I used to be a loyal viewer of CTV National News.  However since CTV has laid off practically all of their international correspondents, I have switched to CBC The National.  CTV has cut costs and is trying to cover the Middle East with
a reporter stationed in Toronto, while CBC has a correspondent in Jerusalem.  The same story applies to news coverage in Washington and London UK.  Having a correspondent right in the middle of the events gives the newscast a whole different feeling.   I wonder if CTV"s ratings have declined or do viewers even care?  Are you OK with big stories being covered from thousands of miles away? Maybe CTV should return to having U.S. network feeds for these stories.