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Video taking off 39x its usual first day
Russell Brand expected to serve two-thirds of sentence in custody
CityNews cites the Sentencing Council's expectation in its report on the comedian's sentence for rape and sexual assault.
In short
On YouTube, CityNews has 604,000 subscribers and 768,589,407 views in all, as of November 11, 2026. In the last 7 days it gained 1,000 subscribers and 4,029,548 views. By YouTube subscribers it is No. 3,065 of the 5,393 channels on Trari, and No. 20 of 52 in category "Local news stations".
YouTube: The numbers today
subscribers
604,000
▲ 1,000 in the last 7 days
▲ 3,000 in the last 30 days
▲ 3,000 in the last 30 days
total views
768,589,407
▲ 4,029,548 in the last 7 days
▲ 15,613,944 in the last 30 days
▲ 15,613,944 in the last 30 days
views a day (current pace)
77,559
on a typical day: 489,657
Videos on the channel
96,628
15+ uploaded in the last 7 days
Last upload
today
November 11, 2026
Views per subscriber
1,272
Next milestone
750,000 subscribers
146,000 subscribers to go
YouTube: What happened lately
November 10, 2026 39x its usual first day Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in prison The video opened at a pace of 99,191 views a day, 39 times a normal first day on this channel (2,558). Read the story
News 27K views since yesterday
Aidan Goulding remembered as a brother, friend and soldier in Vancouver
CityNews' memorial report brings together his mother's account of why he enlisted and his commander's tribute to his resilience.
Video taking off 25x its usual first day
B.C. storms cut power as drought-weakened trees fall
CityNews reports ferry cancellations and crews moving between outages, with BC Hydro warning that more intense gusts could follow.
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YouTube: Position on Trari and in the category
| Among all channels on Trari | In the category Local news stations | |
|---|---|---|
| By subscribers | 3,065 of 5,393 | 20 of 52 |
| By views gained this week | 1,278 of 5,274 | 17 of 52 |
| By views gained in the last 30 days | 1,357 of 5,043 | 13 of 52 |
The ranking by views counts only channels whose weekly number is available.
- The channel's share of the category
- 2.5% of all views the category's channels gained this week
- Subscriber growth this week
- 0.2% on this channel, 0.0% on the category's middle channel
Subscribers in the category Local news stations
Views gained this week in the category Local news stations
YouTube: Subscribers, last 30 days
October 13, 2026: 601,000 subscribers → November 11, 2026: 604,000 subscribers
YouTube: Total views, last 30 days
October 13, 2026: 753,200,610 views → November 11, 2026: 768,589,407 views · average: 530,648 views a day
YouTube: The channel's latest videos
The last 15 videos uploaded to the channel, with today's numbers. Click a video to play it here.
Audience engagement
- likes per 1,000 views
- 17.5 in the category: 18.0
- comments per 1,000 views
- 7.3 in the category: 5.1
- a video's usual first day on this channel
- 2,794 views
- short vs long
- 15 short (up to 3 minutes), 0 long
average views per short video: 209
YouTube: Most watched videos (not Shorts)
| Video | Uploaded | Length | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
 How to pronounce longest name in Canada | September 11, 2015 | 2:04 | 14,655,765 |
 Police sniper kills armed bus hijacker in Brazil | August 20, 2019 | 1:20 | 13,256,511 |
 Adorable endangered Amur tiger cub plays with mom at Toront… | July 12, 2021 | 1:20 | 12,472,313 |
 Trudeau, Scheer take part in tradition of dragging newly-el… | December 5, 2019 | 1:28 | 5,516,734 |
 Part 4: A transgender woman undergoes her gender confirmati… | December 2, 2016 | 5:59 | 3,692,333 |
YouTube: Most watched Shorts
| Video | Uploaded | Length | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ontario passes controversial housing bill, advocates disrup… | November 24, 2025 | 3:00 | 1,945,292 |
 Toronto man has his credit card frozen after paying off bal… | February 23, 2026 | 2:31 | 1,620,221 |
 Premiers react to reports of Alberta separatists seeking su… | January 29, 2026 | 2:01 | 954,838 |
 Toronto man billed for impossible road trip | October 19, 2026 | 2:40 | 953,686 |
 Skier survives after being caught in avalanche at Banff Nat… | January 21, 2026 | 0:49 | 328,454 |
YouTube: What happened on the channel in the last 30 days
The days when the channel's numbers left the ordinary.
- Video taking offRussell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in prison The video opened at a pace of 99,191 views a day, 39 times a normal first day on this channel (2,558).Read the story
- Video taking offFallen Canadian soldier Pte. Aidan Goulding remem… The video opened at a pace of 37,315 views a day, 15 times a normal first day on this channel (2,558).
- Video taking offMontrealers react to Carey Price’s Hockey Hall of… The video opened at a pace of 37,279 views a day, 15 times a normal first day on this channel (2,558).
- Video taking offSaturday saw more power outages as the B.C. storm… The video opened at a pace of 63,533 views a day, 25 times a normal first day on this channel (2,558).Read the story
- Video taking offHamilton Cadet leader left immobile after 'sensel… The video opened at a pace of 131,992 views a day, 48 times a normal first day on this channel (2,774).Read the story
- Video taking offOne suspect wanted, two others arrested over Miss… The video opened at a pace of 35,427 views a day, 12 times a normal first day on this channel (2,864).
- Video taking offMother and daughter found dead in B.C. after susp… The video opened at a pace of 51,461 views a day, 18 times a normal first day on this channel (2,864).
- Video taking offHamilton cadet leader attacked while selling popp… The video opened at a pace of 49,939 views a day, 17 times a normal first day on this channel (2,864).
- Video taking offOne person dead, another injured after multi-vehi… The video opened at a pace of 47,550 views a day, 17 times a normal first day on this channel (2,864).
- Video taking offWorld leaders react to U.S. midterm results The video opened at a pace of 320,008 views a day, 112 times a normal first day on this channel (2,864).Read the story
- Video taking offU.S. midterm elections: Dems sweep Republicans, w… The video opened at a pace of 54,093 views a day, 13 times a normal first day on this channel (4,070).
- Video taking offHow democrats were able to take control of the U.… The video opened at a pace of 516,951 views a day, 176 times a normal first day on this channel (2,945).Read the story
Data source: Trari Social News, Trari Traffic Trends and Ranking Platform, Google YouTube
Subscriber, view, like and comment counts are YouTube's. Rates, usual days, rankings, comparisons and categories are Trari's own calculations.
Stories
Video taking off 39x its usual first day
Russell Brand expected to serve two-thirds of sentence in custody
CityNews cites the Sentencing Council's expectation in its report on the comedian's sentence for rape and sexual assault.
News 27K views since yesterday
Aidan Goulding remembered as a brother, friend and soldier in Vancouver
CityNews' memorial report brings together his mother's account of why he enlisted and his commander's tribute to his resilience.
Video taking off 25x its usual first day
B.C. storms cut power as drought-weakened trees fall
CityNews reports ferry cancellations and crews moving between outages, with BC Hydro warning that more intense gusts could follow.
This week on the channel +4.6M views this week
CityNews covers North York loss and Brampton plant uncertainty
Homelessness pledges in Toronto and Calgary also feature among the channel's new reports.
Video taking off 48x its usual first day
Hamilton cadet captain left immobile after poppy-drive assault, family says
CityNews speaks with Kenneth Dietrich's daughter about his injuries, recovery and her appeal to keep supporting veterans.
Video taking off 112x its usual first day
Burnham calls for global cost-of-living focus after U.S. vote
CityNews's international reaction report moves from protesters checking election updates in Tehran to European appeals over household costs…
News 37K views since yesterday
Fatal QEW crash leaves another person critically injured in Niagara Falls
CityNews reports that lanes have reopened after Wednesday's collision involving a tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles.
Video taking off 176x its usual first day
CityNews puts living costs behind Democrats' red-state gains
Karin Caifa's report connects the congressional shift with voter concerns, while CityNews also follows Americans watching from Toronto.
News 116K views since yesterday
Wadephul voices Ukraine optimism as Kremlin looks to Trump
CityNews' international roundup adds German and Russian responses to the congressional shift, alongside reactions from Britain, France and …
Video taking off 62x its usual first day
Ontario alleges student-aid applications came from shared IP addresses
CityNews examines the government's court filings and the unanswered question of when funding for private career colleges will resume.
Video taking off 46x its usual first day
Canada-U.S. rift draws criticism on Washington streets before midterms
CityNews asks American pedestrians about strained relations with Canada, finding objections to tariffs alongside a call for fairer trade.
Video taking off 52x its usual first day
Police urge Bridle Path home invasion suspect to surrender
CityNews's report carries a direct appeal from Toronto police, who say the attack appears linked to the neighborhood's wealth rather than p…
Video taking off 53x its usual first day
Bridle Path home invasion report explains suspect's initial release
CityNews reports that police obtained enough evidence for an arrest warrant after questioning a man who arrived at a hospital with a gunsho…
Video taking off 12x its usual first day
B.C. Conservatives propose bridge in place of Massey Tunnel
CityNews weighs the promise of a faster replacement against a construction union's warning about jobs already tied to the tunnel project.
Video taking off 47x its usual first day
Patrick Stewart dies at 86, leaving Picard and a stage legacy
CityNews' tribute traces the actor's path from Shakespeare on the radio to Star Trek, X-Men and a lasting commitment to theater.
News 51K views since yesterday
Three shot, fourth injured in Bridle Path home invasion
CityNews reports that police are seeking three masked suspects who fled in an SUV after the early-morning attack in Toronto.
Video taking off 20x its usual first day
Chow follows re-election with Ford texts and council calls
CityNews' Alan Carter says Toronto's incoming council is aligned with the mayor's priorities, but provincial relations could prove more com…
Video taking off 11x its usual first day
First Nations warn of legal challenges over Doerkson's repeal pledge
CityNews examines the incoming B.C. government's priorities as David Eby accepts responsibility for the NDP's defeat and steps down as lead…
Video taking off 21x its usual first day
Police explain why Scarborough search has no Amber Alert
CityNews' report identifies a person of interest while setting out what Toronto police say about the children's safety.
Video taking off 60x its usual first day
Carney orders flags at half-mast after Wainwright fire kills four
In a five-minute address, the prime minister confirms dozens seriously wounded and names reservists and Princess Patricia's soldiers among …
Video taking off 20x its usual first day
Ford government faces Liberal questions over career-college aid ban
CityNews reports that three college branches have been barred from Ontario's student assistance program, while the opposition asks why acti…
Video taking off 17x its usual first day
"Because they're our kids": Montreal parents on paying adult children's bills
Adriana Gentile's CityNews report on an RBC survey finds parental help stretching well into children's late thirties, and the comments are …
Video taking off 14x its usual first day
Trump blames Zelenskyy for rising diesel prices
CityNews' brief report connects the fuel-price accusation with Trump's criticism of Ukraine's efforts to end the war.
This week on the channel +3.5M views this week
Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford, two hours of Toronto's mayoral race, in full
The United Way and Toronto Star debate went up as a full livestream and passed 17,000 views in its first three hours.
Video taking off 21x its usual first day
A Montreal teacher's two priorities, and the question of what decides Quebec's election
Erin Seize's short report from Montreal on the eve of the vote drew several times more viewers in a few hours than a CityNews upload usuall…
Video taking off 31x its usual first day
An Ontario air ambulance with six aboard, four of them Canadian, missing off the U.S. coast
CityNews' short national report drew far more viewers in its first hours than the channel's local stories usually see in a day, and its com…