CBC has named veteran journalist Chris Glover as the host of the public broadcaster’s Toronto morning radio show, Metro Morning.

Glover’s 17-year career with CBC started in the Halifax newsroom, before joining CBC Winnipeg as a legislative correspondent. He’s also spent time deployed to CBC’s Washington, D.C. bureau, most recently hosting and reporting from Toronto, including a stint on Marketplace. Born and raised in Whitney, ON, Glover was recognized with an RTDNA Award for his 2023 election coverage, and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in 2021 in the Best Reporter, Local category.

“Since I was a little kid growing up in the suburbs, I’ve relied on CBC to help me connect with my favourite city, Toronto,” said Glover, in a CBC announcement. “Joining the Metro Morning team as the next host is a dream come true. I admire the show’s ability to empower, entertain and bring people together, so this opportunity is an honour.”

“At a time when the world can feel increasingly complex and unpredictable, Metro Morning is with you every morning helping to make sense of it all,” added Glover. “I hope the show will remain a calm, smart and fun way for people to start their day. I’m ready for the early mornings so listeners can wake up informed, and hopefully with a smile!”

Glover succeeds David Common, who had hosted the program since 2023, before being named to the helm of CBC Morning Live on CBC News Network, a role he took up in February.

“Chris’ enthusiasm for Toronto news is boundless,” said Laura Green, Managing Editor, CBC Toronto. “There aren’t enough hours in Metro Morning for all the stories I know he’ll want to tell. His years unpacking the day’s top stories have given him a profound understanding of how critical it is for journalists to give audiences the context they need, when they need it. I’m looking forward to hearing where Chris takes the show.”