We at 680News have launched a revamped content management system today. This is the program we use to create and edit content.
Commenting has changed slightly.
You can still comment on any story as you always have – or you can use Twitter or Facebook to log in.
All our comments are moderated by editors before we publish them. However, you can also contribute by rating other people’s comments – use the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” buttons. You can also mark a comment as offensive using the “Mark as offensive” button.
If you’re looking for previously-published comments, unfortunately they are no longer on the current system.
Otherwise, we are still highlighting our best content for you.
KEY FEATURES
As always, the key sections in the navigation bar at the top of the site are LISTEN, NEWS, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER.
When you click on any of these sections, you can use the menus to choose the information you want.
Under TRAFFIC, you’ll find the traffic cameras you’re used to – choose your highways, pick your favourites and plan your route.
Under WEATHER, you’ll see current temperatures and forecasts are constantly updated, including our meteorologists’ five-day forecast, so you know how to plan your day around the weather.
Under LISTEN, you can listen to 680News LIVE, including live traffic and business reports.
Remember ALL of our reports are available in the LISTEN section as well, including pages such as Globiz with showbiz editor Gloria Martin and Music with music reporter Rudy Blair.
The 680News Insider Club and Mike Flash promotion remain the same.
We hope you like the site!
Diana Pereira
Managing Editor, 680News.com
P.S. If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to contact us.
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The new comment system is very dull and difficult to read. It is like in the mist.
Please change the font brightness and do the proper setting.
Not impressed with the insider club area of the web site. Now there are additional steps to participate in the contest. Slows down the process … please rethink this piece.
It definitely functions better, especially the feature rotation on the home page.
Like the fact that the daily poll actually shows the voting numbers too! Well done!
Would definitely agree with Clayton though on the font. The light gray contrast is a little much.
I like the new format! Looks “cleaner”, more professional and incorporates social media. Nice.
My only suggestion – darken the comments font. The light gray on white is a tough contrast for these eyes.
You mean I won’t have to wait half a day+ to get constructive comments posted? YAY!
Diana you just moved the furniture around and will take some time getting used to it!! Have seen various sites like BBC and Times of India they have their variations, but what I like to see 680 news do is also show editors picks of comments or reviews so we also get a sense of what way media people also think and feel!
I remember visiting your site a month ago…and it was nice. But now its even better. Great work 680News!
I like your new launched system.
About time! Comments awaiting moderator approval before posting needs to be removed. Let people speak their mind in real time.