Fans elated to see Lisa LaFlamme back on air, doing what she does best

Lisa LaFlamme, the beloved Canadian journalist who was dismissed from her job at CTV News last month, is back on the air.

On Friday morning, CityNews announced that the veteran journalist will be leading their coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as a special correspondent.

Later in the afternoon, LaFlamme posted a clip of herself reporting from Buckingham Palace.

Mourning Her Majesty ⁦@CityNewsTO⁩ pic.twitter.com/5BVis2Q7x1

— Lisa LaFlamme (@LisaLaFlamme_) September 9, 2022

This was her first tweet since the announcement of her and CTV News parting ways on August 15. Even though the event was a sombre one, LaFlamme’s fan base and peers were elated to see their favourite silver-maned journalist back on the air, doing her thing.

“And here’s the queen of Canadian broadcast journalism, back in action covering the Queen’s passing,” wrote Toronto journalist Rachel Pulfer. “Great to see. Brava, Lisa LaFlamme!”

And here’s the queen of Canadian broadcast journalism, back in action covering the Queen’s passing. Great to see.
Brava @LisaLaFlamme_! https://t.co/44Cbh5SvGM

— Rachel Pulfer (@Rachel_Pulfer) September 9, 2022

“You represent Canada so very well. It’s good to see you where you belong,” wrote Anne Michaels, another follower of the anchor.

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When the news of the Queen’s death broke, most Canadians missed LaFlamme’s sensitive coverage and peaceful presence on their TV screens.

“I cannot think of anyone more qualified to report on the passing of our Queen,” said her follower Ivor Davies.

Great to have you back Lisa. I wish it was under different circumstances, but at a time like this I cannot think of anyone more qualified to report on the passing of our Queen. Thank you 🙏 ❤️

— 🚀Ivor Davies🚀 (@IvorDavies59) September 9, 2022

Hundreds, if not thousands, echo that sentiment.

Great to see you back Lisa! I’m watching your coverage now, and only yours. I said to my daughter yesterday that you need to be in London covering this story. I was very happily surprised when I heard the news that you would be there!! City News should hire you!

— North6925 (@North6925) September 9, 2022

So nice to see you in front of the camera again. They couldn’t have chosen a better person to be there for such a sad occasion. Your compassion and empathy is second to none and is what the viewers are missing.

— LoveMy3Dogs (@dogdadof31) September 9, 2022

So happy to see you covering this story. My partner and I both said yesterday, “ Lisa LaFlamme should be covering this” and there you are! PS…your hair looks great!

— KathyProctor (@etfoproud) September 9, 2022

As Canadians process the loss of the Queen, seeing Lisa LaFlamme back onscreen has definitely been a silver lining.