When CBC host Mary Ito got a call saying her mother might have COVID-19, she made a quick decision — to move into their residential home to care for both her parents, aged 92 and 97. CBC Radio will conduct a search for a new host of The Current, which will continue in its 8:30 a.m. timeslot.


Matt Galloway has been announced as the new host of CBC Radio's weekday morning current affairs show The Current.

Posted: Jan 03, 2020 9:59 AM ET | Last Updated: January 3 Matt Galloway is the host of CBC …
Founding host of CBC One's The Current, Anna Maria Tremonti.

Anna Maria Tremonti leaves CBC’s The Current after 17 seasons. Matt Galloway, host of CBC Toronto morning radio show Metro Morning, will become the new host of national CBC Radio program The Current, starting Jan. 6, 2020.

Galloway will officially join the show on Jan. 6, 2020.