List of CTV News Journalists and Reporters

1. Michael Franklin

Designation Senior Digital Producer Author Bio Joining CTV Calgary in 2011, Michael has over a decade of experience in online media. Since that time, he has provided online coverage for a wide variety of stories such as the fatal highway shooting near Claresholm, the 2013 Calgary floods, the Brentwood murders and the trial of triple murderer Douglas Garland. He has also covered numerous federal, provincial and municipal elections, Olympics and Calgary Stampede events. His specialities in stories include crime, social issues, politics, parenting, social media, lifestyle and leisure. His journalism career first started back in 2005 where..., after graduating from the Journalism New Media program at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, he secured a position working the graphics department at CBC Toronto. Following that position, he took the plunge into the online media world at Canada.com. He moved west in 2008, first settling in Edmonton and working with the Edmonton Journal's online team. From there, he worked with Global Edmonton as a web producer, as well as a promotions producer. Alongside the rest of his team at CTV Calgary, he has won the RTDNA's Edward R. Murrow award in 2014 for Digital Media, the Canadian Online Publishing Award for Best News Website in 2017, the RTDNA's Gord Sinclair award in 2017 for coverage of Calgary's municipal election and the Canadian Online Publishing Award for Best News Coverage in 2018. He's also been part of the team that brought Broken System: EMS Crisis in Alberta a Regional Edward R. Murrow award and an RTDNA award for Enterprise Journalism in 2023. Michael possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University, obtained in 2003, and a Journalism New Media certificate from Sheridan College. When not at work, he enjoys spending time at home with his family. He speaks English.more
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2. Todd Coyne

Designation Senior Digital News Producer Author Bio Todd Coyne is a reporter and senior digital news producer for CTV News Vancouver. His journalism career has spanned the country in a variety of roles, including reporting for the Toronto Star, the Vancouver Sun, the National Post, CBC News and several magazines. Todd holds a philosophy degree from the University of Victoria and a master’s degree in journalism from Carleton University, where he published research on renewable energy and the United States military.
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3. Rachel Aiello

Designation Senior Digital Parliamentary Reporter Author Bio Rachel Aiello covers the latest political news from CTV's parliamentary bureau in Ottawa. She has a keen eye for all things legislative and procedural. The day new bills get tabled, or there is wrangling in the House of Commons, Rachel is on it. While the daily news beat sees Rachel cover everything from high-profile political scandals, to the "Freedom Convoy" protests, she has a special interest in stories about justice and social policy reforms and also loves covering elections. She's also the author of CTV News' Capital Dispatch newsletter, a weekly update on the latest news fr...om the minority Parliament when it's in session, directly to your inbox. Avid politics reader, or curious to learn more? Subscribe here. Part of CTV News' national digital team since 2017, and a member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery since 2014, you can also catch her offering up her latest insights on CTV News Channel's Power Play. From Peterborough, Rachel moved to Ottawa where she graduated from the University of Ottawa's joint journalism program with Algonquin College.more
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4. Nicole Weisberg

Designation Senior News Reporter Author Bio Nicole Weisberg joined the CTV Edmonton team in 2012 as a Reporter/Writer. In 2015, she took on a full-time role as Morning Live Reporter and then about two years later, moved to the weekend anchor desk. She now anchors CTV News at Noon. Nicole grew up in Beaumont, Alberta—just outside Edmonton—and graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Radio and Television Program. Prior to CTV, she spent time in several newsrooms including CHCA News in Red Deer and Global Maritimes in Halifax. "I love my job because I get to meet all kinds of people and do some...thing new and different every day," says Nicole. "It is truly a privilege to tell people's stories and work with so many others who are passionate about news."more
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5. Katherine DeClerq

Designation Journalist Author Bio Katherine DeClerq is a Multi-Platform Writer covering breaking local and provincial politics from the newsroom and Queen's Park. DeClerq has played a critical role in the newsroom's COVID-19 coverage and has reported on a variety of other topics including federal and provincial elections, the Raptors' 2019 NBA championship run, and immunization rates within Toronto schools. Prior to joining CTV News Toronto in 2018, DeClerq worked in multiple local and national newsrooms, including the Toronto Star and Maclean's Magazine, covering day-to-day news and writing feature profiles. DeClerq holds ...a master’s degree in Journalism from Ryerson University, and a combined bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from the University of Ottawa. She lives in Toronto and speaks both English and French.more
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6. Ryan MacDonald

Designation Journalist Author Bio Ryan MacDonald is a videographer out of CTV Atlantic’s Sydney bureau. Born and raised in Sydney, Ryan is a Cape Breton boy through and through. He is proud to be covering stories in his hometown, featuring the people and places he has grown up with. Ryan graduated from Riverview High School in Coxheath, N.S. and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Cape Breton University. He graduated from the Media Arts Program at the Atlantic Media Institute in Halifax in 2008. Ryan then made the move home to Sydney and was hired at 101.9 The GIANT and 103.5 The Eagle, where he honed his repor...ting skills for three years before joining the CTV news team in October 2011. Ryan loves the immediacy of radio news, but says telling stories with pictures and working behind the camera made him see news in an entirely new way. Ryan is married to Newfoundland native Jennifer Nolan. The two have a daughter, Alexa, and a dog named Daisy. An avid runner, Ryan has completed three marathons and nine half-marathons and has his sights set on one day completing the renowned Boston Marathon.more
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7. Regan Hasegawa

Designation Multi-media Journalist Author Bio Regan Hasegawa joined the CTV News Vancouver newsroom in 2019. She previously worked as a video journalist at CTV News Edmonton. Before that, she worked as an associate producer at Global BC, a backfill producer on Global National and a reporter for CKNW AM 980. Regan studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She graduated, with distinction, from the Broadcast and Online Journalism Program in 2016. Regan grew up in Cloverdale, B.C, where she still lives. In her spare time, she loves travelling, reading, and going on adventures with her dog Walter. She’s also an a...vid volunteer with Job’s Daughters International.more
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8. Alex Antoneshyn

Designation Journalist Author Bio Alex Antoneshyn digital journalist based in Edmonton. Alex earned her journalism degree at the University of Regina and in 2017, joined CTV Two’s Alberta Primetime team as a reporter and producer in Calgary. A year later, she moved north to work in the CTV News Edmonton newsroom. In 2019, her role expanded to CTV News Calgary, as well. Alex speaks English and has a wide variety of experience writing everything from breaking news to feature stories. She loves being able to take day trips to the mountains. But don’t ask her to weigh in on the Battle of Alberta: having lived in bo...th cities, she knows Edmonton and Calgary are equally great, and as a Saskatchewanian, the stakes just aren’t the same.more
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9. Jordan Kanygin

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Jordan Kanygin is a reporter and occasional anchor for CTV Calgary, joining the team in January of 2016. He often covers municipal and provincial politics and stories about the economy, recreation and health. Before making his way back to Calgary, where he was born and raised, Jordan covered news and sports High River, Okotoks and Medicine Hat. Jordan reported on the devastating 2013 Southern Alberta floods, which helped earn Golden West Broadcasting a Western Association of Broadcasters Gold Medal Award for team coverage. Jordan was fortunate to be part of the CHAT TV News team in Me...dicine Hat, which earned an RTDNA National award for Best TV Newscast (small market) in 2014 and 2015. He’s also covered several municipal, provincial and federal elections, along with Calgary’s 2026 Winter Olympic bid plebiscite. Calgary-based Jordan graduated from SAIT's Radio, Television and Broadcast News program. In his spare time, Jordan can be found in a hockey rink, hitting the slopes or spoiling his dog, Baxter Jordan speaks English.more
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10. Sean Amato

Designation Journalist Author Bio Sean is a journalist at CTV News Edmonton. He joined the news team in 2010. A NAIT graduate, he‘s also worked as a reporter in Medicine Hat and Dawson Creek and travelled Canada reporting Indigenous-focused stories for APTN. Since joining CTV News Edmonton, Sean has made breaking news his specialty, scooping details of the Slave Lake wildfire in 2011, the Fort McMurray wildfire in 2016 and the Edmonton terror attack in 2017.  Sean speaks English.
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11. Dave Charbonneau

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Dave Charbonneau is a Multi-Skilled Journalist with CTV News Ottawa contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms. Born and raised in Ottawa, he is proud to bring you your local news in unique and creative ways as a Multi-Skilled Journalist. He started with CTV in 2005 as a video editor and went on to become a cameraman/editor in 2015. Dave, a.k.a “Charbs,” graduated from the Algonquin College Television Broadcasting Program in 2003. Following graduation, he worked for production companies shooting and editing commercials and corporate videos.  As an avid ...gym enthusiast, he spends most of his free time trying to achieve a personal record. He also has a passion for punk music and likes playing the guitar. When he is not at the gym he enjoys playing basketball, video games, watching TV and movies, exploring new technology and spending quality time with his family.more
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12. Hannah Alberga

Designation Journalist Author Bio Hannah Alberga is a Multi-Platform Writer at CTV News Toronto. Hannah has reported for The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and CBC.  Hannah graduated from Ryerson University with a Master of Journalism. She speaks English.
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13. Luca Caruso-Moro

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Luca Caruso-Moro is an award-winning print, radio, and television journalist in Montreal, primarily covering crime, extreme weather, and municipal affairs.    He was brought into the CTV newsroom during the height of the city’s first coronavirus wave. As the disease spread rapidly, he reported extensively on how the most vulnerable Montrealers were affected. He has continued to report on Quebec healthcare during the pandemic through subsequent waves.    During his time at CTV Montreal, he has worked as both a digital and television reporter, he has also collabora...ted on special documentary projects covering Indigenous clean energy initiatives in Quebec and Ontario, both of which of which have been recognized with RTDNA awards. His work on other documentaries has also been recognized by major entertainment festivals in North America, including TIFF and the Nashville Film Festival.    Luca obtained his journalism degree from Concordia University, with a minor in law and society.    He speaks English and French.more
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14. Kim Phillips

Designation Journalist Author Bio Kim Phillips joined CTVNewsBarrie.ca as a digital producer in 2018 and specializes in local news. Before becoming the digital lead in Barrie, Kim spent over a decade in the Barrie news control room as a director and technical director. She has worked on various programming, including newscasts, election coverage, On the Road shows, and a wide range of broadcast specials. Kim spent five years as a Director at the Business News Network in Toronto. She directed business shows and other specialty programming, including 'APP Central,' 'Money Talk,' and 'Dr. Marla and Friends.' As Digital Produce...r for CTVNewsBarrie.ca, Kim covers local news across Simcoe County, Muskoka and surrounding areas. Kim grew up in southern Ontario and graduated from Broadcast Television at Mohawk College in Hamilton. She speaks English.more
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15. Jack Morse

Designation Journalist Author Bio Jack Morse is a reporter for CTV Atlantic, based out of Charlottetown, P.E.I. Jack was born and raised in Nova Scotia, but has lived throughout the Maritimes. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. After a brief stint in that field, Jack retrained as a reporter through NSCC’s Radio Television Journalism program at Ivany Campus in Dartmouth. While in college, Jack freelanced in Halifax with NEWS 95.7, now CityNews 95.7, and startup news website Entrevestor. After graduation, he worked as a reporter with Acadia Broadcasting, first ...at 101.5 The Hawk in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., and then Hot Country 103.5 and Surge 105 in Halifax, N.S. His work has also appeared in the online business news magazine Huddle. Jack has covered the Desmond Fatality Inquiry, Halifax Freedom Convoy protests, and the Antigonish Black Lives Matter march. Jack joined CTV Atlantic in 2022. He speaks English.more
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16. Hafsa Arif

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Hafsa Arif is a video journalist for CTV Atlantic based out of Halifax. Growing up in Toronto, Hafsa always wanted to be a news reporter. In pursuit of her passion, Hafsa earned a degree in Political Science and Communications and Media Studies from Carleton University. She also has a diploma in Journalism from Seneca College. After interning for Global News as a student, Hafsa started her career with CTV News Yorkton, before returning home to Toronto to briefly work in communications. In 2022, Hafsa returned to her journalism roots when she joined the CTV Atlantic team. When not reportin...g, spends her time exploring Nova Scotia and its culinary creations, with Halifax’s famous donair topping her list of favourites. She also has a passion for travelling and hiking. Hafsa speaks English.more
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17. Kevin Charach

Designation Multi-media Journalist Author Bio Kevin Charach joined CTV News Vancouver as a multi-skilled journalist in April 2022. Born and raised in Richmond, Kevin graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Radio and Television Arts with the goal of one day working in television broadcasting back in his hometown. After graduation, Kevin interned at several stations including CTV News Vancouver, before landing his first broadcasting job in Fort St. John. Kevin spent two years in the Peace Country before heading south to the Okanagan, then worked for five years at CHEK News in Victoria. Kevin has worked as a spor...ts anchor, community reporter and news video journalist covering everything from NHL playoffs to provincial elections. Some career highlights include interviewing Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash and covering the contentious "war in the woods" in Fairy Creek. Eleven years after interning at CTV News Vancouver, Kevin’s journey has come full circle and he’s grateful for the opportunity to tell stories and make an impact in the community he grew up in.more
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18. Ben Miljure

Designation Multi-media Journalist Author Bio Ben joined the CTV News Vancouver team in February 2016 as a reporter, and has since added videographer, editor and web writer to his responsibilities. Born and raised in East Vancouver, Ben is excited to share the stories impacting our community and province. After graduating from the Broadcast Journalism program at BCIT, Ben embarked on a western Canadian tour, making stops at CHON Radio in Whitehorse, CTV Prince Albert and CTV News Winnipeg before returning to CTV News Vancouver, where he interned as a student. Look for Ben on the crime beat, reporting on North Shore wilderness rescues, ...and other important, and sometimes quirky, news and current events happening around the Lower Mainland.more
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19. Tahmina Aziz

Designation Multi-media Journalist Author Bio Tahmina Aziz is a multi-skilled journalist who joined the CTV News Vancouver team in April 2022. She got her start in the industry working as an associate producer for CBC News Network in Toronto, then moved to Windsor to work as a video journalist where her coverage aired nationally. She made the big move to the West Coast in May 2021 to work as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor at CHEK News in Victoria. A Torontonian at heart, Tahmina embraces Vancouver as her new home. When she isn't chasing stories, you can find Tahmina exploring the city, snapping pictures and indulging in th...e incredible food the city has to offer.more
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20. Abby O'Brien

Designation Journalist Author Bio Abby O'Brien is a Multi-Platform Writer for CTV News Toronto, covering local news in the GTA. Before joining CTV News Toronto, she worked in newsrooms at Narcity Canada, Victoria Buzz and The Martlet. Her freelance work has been published in The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, This Magazine and more. In 2018, O'Brien graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Professional Communications.
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21. Melissa Gilligan

Designation Digital Journalist Author Bio Calgary-based Melissa joined the CTV News team in September of 2021 as a digital journalist. Her career started as a radio anchor and producer at 660News in Calgary before working at Global News Calgary as an online reporter.  Melissa has had the privilege of covering a wide range of topics during her career as a journalist, including politics and elections, crime, education, environment, health and lifestyle.  Melissa graduated from the Broadcast News program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. As a born and raised Calgarian, Melissa is thrilled to continue growing ...her career in the city she loves the most. When not at work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and dog. She is fluent in English.more
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22. Melissa Lopez-Martinez

Designation Web Journalist Author Bio Melissa Lopez-Martinez joined the CTVNews.ca team in 2020. The Toronto-based writer has reported on a variety of general news topics including women’s rights, climate change and the occasional viral pet video. Melissa has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Guelph-Humber’s joint media studies program with Humber College. During her university career, Melissa was the campus editor for the independent online publication, The Avro Post. Melissa’s work has also appeared in the University of Guelph-Humber’s news website, GH360. She also worked as a writ...er and managing web editor for the online Emerge 2020 Magazine. Melissa speaks English and Spanish.more
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23. Karyn Mulcahy

Designation Journalist Author Bio Karyn is a digital journalist based in Edmonton. She graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. She started her news career with CTV News Edmonton in 2005 as a video editor. In 2008, Karyn was hired as a digital journalist with Global Edmonton. She moved to Regina in 2015 to work as the provincial web producer for CTV News Saskatchewan, before returning home to join the CTV News Edmonton digital team in 2018.  Karyn is a generalist, who often covers crime, breaking news, and local interest stories. Outside of work, Karyn enjoys embroidery, reading, and sp...ending time with her dog. She speaks English.more
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24. Alex Arsenych

Designation Journalist Author Bio Alex Arsenych joined CTV News Toronto in 2022 as a Multi-Platform Writer. Before joining CTV News Toronto, she worked as an associate editor at Narcity Canada. Her work has also been published in NOW Magazine, Much, and MTV Canada. In 2020, Arsenych graduated from Humber College with a Bachelor of Journalism degree with honours. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in History and Spanish. She speaks English and conversational Spanish
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25. Bill Macfarlane

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Bill Macfarlane is a reporter and occasional anchor for CTV Calgary with a special interest in wildlife, military and the economy. Bill joined CTV Calgary in 2011 after 6 years on Vancouver Island where he cut his teeth in print media before making the jump to television and commercial production. He holds degrees in English (St. Francis Xavier University) and Journalism (Thompson Rivers University). Bill grew up in the greater Toronto-area but, after his first visit to the Rockies, knew that Alberta would be his eventual home. An RTDNA award winner, he has a special love for well-crafted s...tories blending pictures and sound that allow strong characters to shine. Bill lives in Calgary with his wife and two kids. Although he doesn’t log quite as many days and nights in tents or on the sides of mountains as he used to, he’d still take a week in Kananaskis over a month just about anywhere else. Bill speaks English and (very) halting Spanish.more
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26. Paul Hollingsworth

Designation Journalist Author Bio Paul Hollingsworth is a reporter for CTV Atlantic in . Born and raised in Halifax, Paul’s roots with the station date back to 1995.  He began as a reporter and quickly developed a talent for covering live events.  Paul then broadened his skills by stepping behind the anchor desk and leading a team as the weekend producer/anchor. Paul always stood out as the go-to guy for sports.  With a keen passion and a head for stats, TSN began to take notice of Paul’s abilities and extended invitations for him to not only host shows from their Toronto studios but also report fr...om a variety of events in North America and around the world. Highlights of his career include reporting from the World Series, World Baseball Classic, Super Bowl, 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tim Hortons Brier and IIHF World Junior Championships. A published author, Paul has written a book about Sidney Crosby and lends his time and talents to events that support Mental Health initiatives.more
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27. Stephanie Thomas

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Stephanie Thomas is a video journalist whose career has taken her up and down and all over; and back again. She completed her Bachelor of Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto; a stark contrast to her childhood in a waterfront community on the Vancouver harbour. Sights set high, Stephanie landed an internship with NBC’s “Access Hollywood.” Yes, THAT show, and spent a semester in Los Angeles for red carpet events, film premieres and studio exclusives. Months later, she joined CTV as a field assistant during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics – a hometown dream come t...rue. Her first on-air role took her literally up in the air as the helicopter reporter for Global BC, but she was anxious to get back on the ground and closer to the action. After a stint writing for CTV Vancouver, she headed to Red Deer, covering central Alberta and the capital region for CTV. Stephanie made her way to CBC Calgary as a multimedia journalist reporting for the web, radio and television. As broadcast news remained her favourite form of storytelling, she jumped at the chance to join CTV Calgary in 2017. Stephanie covers breaking news in Alberta; everything from politics to food, and anything in between. Calgary-based Stephanie loves singing (classical choir to rock band) and getting to the mountains. Her dog is named Jura, after the wine region and the type of scotch. Stephanie speaks English.more
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28. Hannah Schmidt

Designation Multimedia Journalist And Videographer. Author Bio Hannah Schmidt joined the CTV Kitchener news team in August of 2022 as a Multimedia Journalist and Videographer.  She graduated from Fanshawe College’s broadcast journalism program and completed the television broadcast post-graduate program. During her studies, Hannah completed an internship at Cogeco TV in 2019 where she covered stories pertaining to the Halton region. Hannah also completed a digital media internship in 2020 at ET Canada, writing articles and producing entertainment content for web. Before joining CTV Kitchener she worked as a News Director at CFTK-TV News in T...errace, B.C.   Hannah speaks English.more
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29. Mark Villani

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Mark Villani joined the CTV Calgary team in January 2018 as a morning reporter for CTV Morning Live and CTV News at Noon.  Since moving back to his hometown, Mark has specialized in reporting breaking news to Calgarians as they wake up each day. He’s the first on scene and the first to give you the facts you need to know.  Calgary-based Mark has reported on Alberta politics providing in-depth coverage of the 2019 provincial election and continues to extensively report on the Trans Mountain Pipeline as a western correspondent for CTV News Channel and Business News Network.&nbs...p; Mark has experience covering high profile court cases including the Edward Downey Trial and the death of former Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks. He’s a regular at city hall, having provided thorough coverage of Calgary’s 2018 Olympic plebiscite, the debate on fluoride in drinking water and Calgary’s property tax crisis for local businesses.  In addition to his passion for news, Mark loves sports and can regularly be found on many of Calgary’s running paths training for his next big marathon. In 2018, he put his body to the test and uncovered how far the human body could be pushed in his feature CTV documentary, “Beyond The Wall.” Born in Edmonton and raised in Calgary, he started his career at the age of 17 as a freelance journalist with the Calgary Sun. He then moved on to working as an overnight anchor/ reporter with CFFR 660 News while attending journalism school.  Mark holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies degree with honours from the University of Calgary and earned a diploma in the Broadcast News Program at SAIT. During his time at SAIT, Mark received the Governor General Academic Bronze medal for the highest average among students in the school.  Upon graduation in April 2016, Mark began working full time as a video journalist at CKPG News in Prince George, BC. He then joined CTV Saskatoon in February 2017 working as a reporter/anchor before making the move back to his home town.  In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering, and loves spending time with family and friends. Mark is an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Jets in what can only be described as a love/hate relationship. Mark speaks English and recently started learning French.more
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30. Cindy Sherwin

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Former CTV News journalist
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31. Joanna Lavoie

Designation Journalist Author Bio Bilingual Multimedia Journalist @CP24 + bylines @ctvtoronto @ctvnews | Prev: @torontodotcom @torontostar | @JournalismTMU alum | #socialjustice #breakingnews
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32. Amanda Anderson

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Amanda made her first appearance on air at the age of 17 at CTV North Bay. After that she quickly moved into weather anchor and late news anchor roles and was even one of the youngest news anchors in Northern Ontario. In 2001, Amanda moved to Huntsville, ON as CTV's Cottage Country videojournalist, covering Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton and Algonquin Park. In 2009, Amanda began to pursue freelance work - including work for CTV Toronto & Global National. But the pace wasn't quick enough for her, so in 2010, Amanda packed up a U-Haul and drove across the country in pursuit of the daily ...deadline pressures. After spending a year at CityTV Edmonton Amanda returned to the CTV family as a videojournalist with CTV Edmonton. When not working she spends time exploring city trails and playing frisbee with her black labs. And if you're wondering why Amanda is still a VJ after all these years... she says it's simple: She loves shooting her own video. Amanda believes being a VJ is a chance to be even more creative in telling someone's story.more
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33. Diego Romero

Designation Journalist Author Bio Diego Romero is a digital lead and senior digital producer based in Edmonton. Diego joined CTV News Edmonton in 2016 after he earned his journalism degree at MacEwan University. He speaks English and Spanish.
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34. Marek Sutherland

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Marek's been a television addict from the time he was “knee high to a grasshopper.” He remembers watching the 1984 Olympics, and Wayne Gretzky scoring 215 points during the 85-86 NHL season; but it wasn’t sports that always kept me glued to the tube. He says he read newspapers from the age of five years old, and watched the evening news with his parents every night. "I needed to know the news everyday from the Persian Gulf Crisis in 1985, the Challenger Explosion, and the Berlin Wall coming down." Marek managed his high school radio station, ran a DJ company, was ...a referee (after he quit playing hockey), was an announcer for every kind of sport, and then moved to London and hosted a couple of shows on Rogers while at Fanshawe’s School of Journalism. After graduating he spent a summer in radio, reading the morning news on the weekend in North Bay (early-early mornings). Then he decided to come back to London, because "TV is what I wanted to do. I spent another year in school and started with CFPL the next spring. I couldn’t be happier here and look forward to many years to come in the sunny southwest.more
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35. Jessica Robb

Designation Multimedia Journalist Author Bio Jessica Robb is a born and raised Edmontonian, and she is thrilled to be back telling the stories that live in the heart of the city she calls home. Graduating from MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Communications and major in journalism in June 2019, Jessica started her broadcast career later that summer. Outside of work, Jessica is an avid runner, long-time soccer player, and rookie guitar player. She will stop to pet every dog and never says no to an oat milk latte.
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36. Tyson Fedor

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Born in England, Tyson moved to Canada with his family in 2000. He first settled in North Vancouver before a move to Alberta. Tyson began his broadcasting career in 2011 with local radio stations in Okotoks and High River. He was also a colour commentator for the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Okotoks Oilers. He moved on to attend BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism Program, graduating in May of 2015. Tyson interned with the news team at CTV News Vancouver. Since graduating from BCIT Tyson has worked as a journalist in Terrace, Prince George and Whitehorse. He join...ed CTV News Edmonton in November 2017 as a Video Journalist covering Red Deer. He made the move to Calgary in June 2019.  Calgary-based Tyson is an avid soccer player, golfer and for some reason a Canucks fan. Tyson speaks English.more
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37. Mitchell Consky

Designation Journalist Author Bio Mitchell Consky is a Toronto-based writer with CTVNews.ca who joined the team in June 2022. His words have been published in the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, the Walrus, and BNN Bloomberg. He specializes in long-form feature writing and essays about loss, travel, and adventure. He holds a Masters in Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a bachelor’s degree in English and Film from Wilfrid Laurier University. Mitchell speaks English.
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38. Brittany Ekelund

Designation Journalist Author Bio Brittany Ekelund is a writer and digital journalist at CTV News Edmonton. She is a generalist and speaks English. Since joining CTV News Edmonton, she has worked to write stories from across the board - though she has a fondness for feature writing.  Outside of work, she loves to cook and is guaranteed to have fun doing anything outdoorsy.
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39. Ted Raymond

Designation Digital Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Ted Raymond is a Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist with CTV News contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms. Ted has worked for Bell Media since 2010, starting as an operator at Newstalk 580 CFRA before moving on-air covering traffic, business and news. He joined the CTV News Ottawa digital team in 2020. He is a generalist with a focus on municipal politics, transit, crime, and weather. Ted is a graduate of the Radio Broadcasting program at Algonquin College. He speaks English and has a conversational understanding of French.
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40. Megan DeLaire

Designation Journalist Author Bio Megan DeLaire joined CTVNews.ca as a writer in June 2022. Prior to working with CTVNews.ca, Megan worked in newsrooms for Torstar and Yahoo. She has also contributed to newspapers and magazines across the country, including the Ottawa Citizen, the Toronto Star, the Northern Journal, Canadian Interiors and Beside Magazine. Megan's writing interests include medicine, climate science and social issues.
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41. Daniel Halmarson

Designation Videojournalist/producer Author Bio Daniel joined CTV News Winnipeg in May 2021. Daniel Halmarson was born in Saskatoon, but grew up in Winnipeg. He’s also lived in Calgary and Toronto. He graduated from Red River College’s Creative Communications program in 2021, where he majored in journalism. He was the recipient of the 2021 Eric and Jack Wells Excellence in Journalism Award prior to graduating. Daniel completed an internship at CTV News Winnipeg in April 2021 and joined the team shortly after. He currently works as a videojournalist and producer. The Winnipeg-based generalist writer speaks English and enjoys c...overing a wide array of topics including social issues, arts and entertainment, and sports.more
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42. Kristylee Varley

Designation Journalist Author Bio Kristylee is a graduate of the Broadcast Journalism program at Fanshawe College. While she attended Fanshawe, Kristylee started her career in Stratford, Ont. as the weekend anchor and morning show fill in at 1240 CJCS. Her first job post-graduation was at 630 CHED in Edmonton, AB where she was the overnight and weekend news anchor/morning show producer. She then moved to Port Elgin/Goderich where she was the morning show co-host and news anchor. In 2009, Kristylee moved back to her hometown of Exeter where she helped launch a radio station, was the news director, morning show co-host and new...s anchor. After a couple of years at home, Kristylee made the move to Windsor-Essex where she worked for nearly 11 years as an anchor, reporter and web editor at AM800 CKLW. She has now moved back home to Exeter with her husband and two daughters and is the Digital Lea/Producer with CTV News London. Kristylee speaks Englishmore
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43. Jenn Basa

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Jenn is a multi-skilled journalist at CTV News London. Growing up in Mississauga, Ont., the news was always on in Jenn’s family home. Watching journalists report on breaking news and significant moments in history drove Jenn  to pursue a career in news. Jenn holds a journalism diploma from Seneca College and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with honours, from York University. In 2019, Jenn began her career in journalism as a videographer with Global News in Kingston, Ont. She joined the CTV Atlantic team as a video journalist in 2021. Jenn has a passion for storytelling, wi...th a special interest in criminal justice and investigative journalism. As a reporter, Jenn has covered a variety of topics, including the Wet'suwet'en solidarity blockade in Tyendinaga, a vigil for a victim of the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crash, and a federal and provincial deal with a 3M plant to produce N95 masks. Jenn speaks English.more
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44. Nick Moore

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Nick Moore is a Saint John-based video journalist with CTV Atlantic. Nick joined the CTV Atlantic news team in October 2010, with reporting stints in Halifax, Moncton, and Fredericton. Prior to CTV News, Nick worked as a reporter at the New Brunswick legislature for the Moncton Times & Transcript newspaper. Nick studied journalism at St. Thomas University, where he served as editor-in-chief of STU’s campus newspaper, The Aquinian. Born and raised in New Brunswick's Charlotte County, Nick is proud to be working with the news team he grew up watching.
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45. Angela Mackenzie

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Angela MacKenzie has been reporting for CTV Montreal since 2015, where she started out as a freelancer. As a videojournalist, she is a jack of all trades, reporting, shooting and editing her own reports, all while trying to tell stories that are both creative and informative.  She’s most interested in covering breaking news, human interest and social justice stories, but she also likes to dive into new challenges, such as covering politics from National Assembly in Quebec City. During her time at CTV she has covered some of Quebec’s biggest stories, from elections and sever...al spring floods, to the Lac Megantic rail disaster trial, and the manhunt for Martin Carpentier.  She was also part of the team that won an RTDNA awarded for continuing coverage of the 30th anniversary of the Polytechnique Massacre.  Angela holds a Graduate Dipoloma in Journalism from Concordia University, and a BFA from York University in Film & Video. She is a longtime resident of Montreal, hailing from Cape Breton Nova Scotia and Kingston Ontario.  When she’s not working she loves to travel, garden and search for the perfect cup of coffee.more
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46. Robert Buffam

Designation Journalist Author Bio Rob joined CTV News Vancouver Island in 2014, after stints working as a reporter and anchor in Alberta and in the Okanagan.  He considers himself to be something of a late-bloomer, having taken the proverbial long road to journalism. He previously worked as a forest firefighter based in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region, and then as a trial lawyer in Vancouver. Rob is our B.C. legislative reporter. He enjoys covering politics and the courts.  In his spare time, Rob plays golf poorly, runs marathons slowly and enjoys spending time with his family.
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47. David Fraser

Designation Author Author Bio David Fraser is an Ottawa-based journalist for CBC News who previously reported in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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48. Hayatullah Amanat

Designation Web Journalist Author Bio Hayatullah Amanat is a web journalist for CTV News Saskatoon. Previously, he worked as a digital writer for CTVNews.ca, bringing nearly a decade of experience in digital news. Before joining CTV, Hayatullah worked for TOLOnews in Afghanistan and contributed to Maiwand Radio and Television in Kabul. In recent years, he covered COVID-19, as well as the security situation and political upheaval in Afghanistan. He speaks English, Farsi/Dari, and conversational Pashto. Outside of work, he enjoys reading books and playing soccer.
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49. Joshua Freeman

Designation Journalist Author Bio Joshua Freeman joined CP24.com as a multi-media journalist in 2012. Josh has covered major local stories, like the 2013 ice storm, the administration of Rob Ford, the Danforth shooting and countless elections. From the CP24 newsroom, he has also covered major breaking news events in Canada and around the world. He has a special interest in neighbourhood stories, technology and the arts. Before coming to CP24, Josh worked at a number of community newspapers in Toronto, Vaughan and London. His work has also appeared in the Globe and Mail, CTVNews.ca and the Jerusalem Post. He is a proud gra...duate of McGill University, where he studied English Literature and political science, and of Western University, where he completed a Master’s Degree in journalism. He speaks English.more
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50. David Prisciak

Designation Digital Journalist Author Bio After interning and working as a video journalist at CTV News Regina, David joined the digital team in 2022. Originally from east-central Saskatchewan, David enjoys telling stories about all things related to the land of living skies. Particular topics David enjoys reporting on include politics, business, arts and culture, as well as longer form human-interest stories. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Regina. He speaks English.
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51. Jon Woodward

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Jon Woodward is an accomplished investigative videojournalist at CTV News Toronto. Before joining the team in Toronto in January 2021, Jon was a important part of CTV News Vancouver.  His reporting has won numerous awards for excellence, including a 2020 international RTDNA award for an investigation into years of bogus expense claims at the B.C. Legislature. In 2016, Jon broke stories about a scheme to profit off a book by convicted serial killer Robert Pickton -- stories that led to a new law, the Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act, that would seize revenues from criminals attempting to... make money by recounting their crimes. During a secondment to CTV News' newsmagazine show W5, Jon investigated the wrongful conviction of Ivan Henry and won a Jack Webster Award for coverage of the opioid poisoning crisis in Vancouver. His hidden camera investigations have included stories on a "natural health doctor" claiming to cure cancer, an employer demanding payment from employees, and casinos that fail to protect problem gamblers. His reporting on money laundering in B.C.’s casinos was cited by the province in a sweeping crackdown. An investigation into people dying in a network of drug recovery homes won a Jack Webster Award in 2013, and prompted the B.C. government to spend millions trying to fix the system. The Canadian Bar Association honoured Jon with a Certificate of Merit for his reporting on how a botched federal government strategy encouraged payments to human smugglers. Jon won a Jack Webster Award in 2015 for his work in a series of stories showing how failures to monitor a convicted rapist led to a murder. Before joining CTV News, Jon was the associate producer on The Pig Farm, a documentary about the case of Vancouver’s missing women. Jon was one of a team who received a Gemini Award, the Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research. Jon reported on the civil war in Uganda for the CBC, The Ottawa Citizen, The Globe and Mail, and TIME Magazine. Jon has a degree in mathematics from the University of British Columbia. He trained at the country’s best J-School: The Ubyssey student newspaper.more
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52. Alana Pickrell

Designation Journalist Author Bio Alana Pickrell is a video journalist with CTV News Atlantic in Moncton. She graduated with a BA in English and a diploma in journalism from Trent University and Loyalist College. Alana originally planned to stay behind the camera, but was encouraged by a college professor to work on camera. She won John Pettigrew Prizes, the Loyalist College Broadcast Advisory Award and the Belleville Intelligencer Award. Prior to joining the CTV Atlantic team, Alana worked for CTV News Northern Ontario as the weekend anchor and a video journalist in North Bay and Sudbury. She also worked as a reporter in ...Thunder Bay for TBT News. Alana is an animal lover and has a horse named Cedar and two cats. She is fluent in English.more
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53. Karis Mapp

Designation Multimedia Journalist Author Bio Karis Mapp joined CTV Kitchener in October 2022 as a Multimedia Journalist. Karis graduated from the College of Sports Media, where she was the recipient of the CSM Radio Achievement Award. Before joining CTV Kitchener, Karis worked for CityNews 570 while also interning with the Guelph Storm and hosting a highlights show for the National Basketball League of Canada. Karis was born and raised within Waterloo Region and is thrilled to deliver news to the community in which she grew up in. When she’s not working, Karis can be found watching sports or attending concerts with friends and ...family. Karis speaks English fluently and understands conversational French.more
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54. Michele Brunoro

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Michele Brunoro is an anchor, reporter and the Fraser Valley Bureau Chief for CTV News Vancouver. Having grown-up listening to her parent’s talk-radio shows, Michele knew from a young age that she wanted a career as a reporter.  She grew up in the Valley and completed a Communications degree at Trinity Western University before taking the Journalism program at Langara College. She got her start in the business writing for community newspapers in the Lower Mainland and still believes some of the best stories are found at the community level.  She worked as a radio reporter at ...CKNW and CKWX before moving into television in 1998. Michele has received regional, national and international recognition for her work, including winning an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2006 for a six-part series on crystal meth and three Jack Webster awards, most recently for being a part of a team covering B.C.’s opioid crisis. She’s also proudly worked on issues on homelessness in Metro Vancouver on a CTV News series called Dead End Streets and a drug series called Life or Meth. On her days off, Michele can usually be found in the mountains exploring new trails or at an ice rink watching one of her kids play hockey or ball hockey. Michele has recieved more than a dozen journalism awards including four Jack Webster.more
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55. Kimberley Johnson

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Kimberley Johnson is a Multi-Skilled Journalist with CTV News Ottawa based in Kingston contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms. She has worked with Bell Media in various roles including covering traffic at Newstalk 580 CFRA, as well as a reporter at AM 800 CKLW in Windsor, Ont., since 2016. Having been born in Ottawa, and spending two years as a radio reporter and on-air morning show co-host in Brockville, she has covered general interest stories and breaking news across eastern Ontario, and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. She has a Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas Uni...versity, in Fredericton, N.B. As well as a Broadcast Journalism MA from City, University of London, in London, England. She has worked for the Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC), and has written for Where Magazine Ottawa.more
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56. Penny Daflos

Designation Journalist Author Bio Penny is a multi-skilled journalist with CTV News Vancouver. She has been a familiar face to the station's viewers since 2010. She also hosts and produces the CTV News network’s first original podcast, BTS with CTV News Vancouver. Penny began her career in radio as a weekend news anchor for Rogers in the Fraser Valley before moving to CKNW radio for four years, where she covered everything from the 2010 Olympics to high-profile court and politics stories. She was also one of the key figures reporting from the thick of the chaos during the 2011 Stanley Cup Riot. When she made the switc...h to CTV, Penny quickly stood out with her compelling storytelling, scoops, and compassionate portrayal of complex stories. She has been a key figure in the station’s coverage of major events ever since — from municipal elections to the legislature spending scandal — but has also been known to suit up for unconventional assignments like flying a Boeing F-18 Super Hornet. Inspired by the many challenges faced by herself and the field crews covering the historic 2017 wildfire season, Penny took the leap into podcasting in the spring of 2018, launching BTS with CTV News Vancouver, a podcast taking listeners behind the scenes and behind the stories from the station's busy newsroom. With her fellow reporters, anchors, producers, technical colleagues and occasional guests from outside the station, Penny dives into the complex ethical issues, technical challenges and even the emotional minefields CTV journalists tackle to bring their vibrant stories to air. Penny graduated with Honours from BCIT’s Broadcast Journalism program in 2008, where she was awarded the Canadian Millennium Excellence Entrance Award. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (First Class) from UBC in 2002, majoring in anthropology and minored in sociology. Known as one of the station’s resident nerds, Penny is often overheard discussing the latest sci-fi novel or film and is known to produce dazzling results in the kitchen from local farms and suppliers. Having grown up in Maple Ridge, Penny now lives in Vancouver, but is always planning her next adventure overseas; between travels, she is delighted with the discovery of new cafes and craft breweries.more
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57. Chelsea Papineau

Designation Journalist Author Bio Chelsea Papineau is the lead digital content specialist for CTV News Northern Ontario and is based in Sudbury. She creates, curates and publishes content for both the CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca website and social media. Chelsea was instrumental in creating the Northern Ontario Fire Updates page during the Ontario wildfires in 2018 and the Northeastern Ontario Riding Profiles page during the last two federal elections in 2019 and 2021 and provincial elections in 2018 and 2022, with in-depth information on candidates running in the region. She has covered stories from the social media response... to the Humboldt Broncos crash to the tragic New Year's Day crash that killed three children from the Greater Sudbury area in 2020, as well as continuing coverage through the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on northeastern ontario. Chelsea is also is a big fan of stories about wildlife. Having performed a couple of years on the CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon and spending time behind the camera, she hosted the social media segment on sceen in the annual broadcast for five years. In 2023, she stepped back behind the camera as a floor director at the All Nations Church phone panel. Chelsea grew up in Portland, Oregon and studied scriptwriting at Portland Community College as well as acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts West in Los Angeles, California.  She has called Sudbury, Ont., home since 2003. In addition to her love for storytelling, she has extensive experience in business administration and project management. Chelsea has been teaching the Youth Drama program with Sudbury Theatre Centre on Saturday mornings since 2005. Being involved in the community and giving back is extremely important to her, so she does a lot of volunteer and charity work. She is currently the co-chair of Ridgecrest Accessible Playground and the applications manager and former podcast producer for the Book Love Foundation. She enjoys reading and is always looking for book recommendations. Chelsea is fluent in English and understands some French.more
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58. Christine Long

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Christine obtained a BA in English and Communications as well as a Certificate in public relations management. While she studied full-time she decided to challenge herself by joining the Canadian Forces. Between school and the Forces she also worked as a DJ at CHOM-FM. At 18 years of age, she was the youngest and the only female DJ in the city. Christine's DJ career at CHOM lasted eight years. To take a break from late night rock 'n' roll, Christine followed her wanderlust again and moved to Tokyo, Japan for two years where she worked in English news radio at NHK, and as a DJ at WAVE FM. Befo...re heading home, Chris travelled extensively throughout Asia for six months. Christine worked at a CTV Montreal arts and entertainment reporter/producer for many years and, for the past 5 years, has been working as a video journalist covering general assignment news meeting interesting people while filming and editing all her own material for television and radio on a daily basis. Chris is married and the proud parent of two teenagers. She proudly supports Rosie Animal Adoption, The West Island Women's Centre, and the Missing Children's Network.more
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59. Darren Macdonald

Designation Journalist Author Bio Darren MacDonald joined CTV News Northern Ontario as a digital content producer during the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, continuing his journalism career in Greater Sudbury that spans more than two decades. MacDonald began as a city hall reporter, covering the amalgamation of communities that created the City of Greater Sudbury. Later, he was an editor for The Sudbury Star, first in business and entertainment, and was appointed News Editor in 2010. He returned to writing in 2012, heading back to city hall, covering politics until he joined CTV News Northern Ontario April 2020. He has a d...egree in English, with a minor in political science, from Dalhousie University, and a graduate degree in journalism from the University of King’s College in Halifax.more
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60. Leah Larocque

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Leah Larocque is a Multi-Skilled Journalist with CTV News Ottawa contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms. Leah grew up in the west-end of Ottawa.  She is happy to be back home working at the station she grew up watching. Leah began her journalism career in Edmonton as a radio and television reporter. Some of her most memorable stories included the St. Albert RCMP shooting, and the Edmonton Oilers 1984 Reunion. She has interned at CTV Canada AM, and Ottawa Sun Sports. She also produced a radio documentary exploring the challenges players face after retiring from t...he National Hockey League.  As a competitive athlete, Leah has competed at the national level in track and field and cross-country, and continues to lace up for road races whenever she can. Chances are if you go along the canal, you have seen Leah running intervals with her teammates. To keep fit Leah also enjoys yoga,  spinning and biking. Leah speaks French, English, and Spanish. She is a classical trained pianist and loves watching British period dramas and going home for Sunday night dinners with her family.  Leah has a Master’s of Journalism from Carleton University and an undergraduate degree in Global Development Studies from Queen’s University in Kingston.  Leah Larocque joined CTV Ottawa as a producer and general assignment reporter in April 2015.more
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61. Shannon Paterson

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Shannon Paterson is a reporter for CTV News Vancouver. After attending the BCIT Broadcast Journalism program in 1996, Shannon started her broadcast career at CHNL Radio in Kamloops in 1997, where she was a news radio announcer and reporter. In 1998, she moved back to the coast to work as a producer and reporter for CKNW 980 Radio. There she wrote, produced and broadcast numerous long-form documentaries and investigative reports, including "Mourning Mothers", which won her a Jack Webster Award for ‘Best Radio Feature' in 2001. She joined CTV Vancouver in the fall of 2002. Sh...annon specializes in real estate reporting and in 2007; she was nominated for a Jack Webster Award for ‘Business, Industry and Economics' for her work on the "Riverbend" pre-sale scandal. She won the Webster Award in the same category in 2009 for her reporting on Vancouver's condo market crash. She was part of a team of reporters that won ‘Best News Reporting' in 2008 for CTV's investigation into the death of Robert Dziekanski. Shannon considers the Olympics as the highlight of her career. In the months leading up to and during the games, she was CTV Vancouver's Olympic Business Reporter. She reported on everything from ticket and merchandise sales to how the games impacted local businesses. Her favourite moment was a live reporter on Granville Street where a crowd surrounded her and spontaneously starting singing "O' Canada". Shannon is married and has two children.more
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62. Jonathan Macinnis

Designation Journalist Author Bio CTV Atlantic’s Jonathan MacInnis is a videographer based in Halifax. Jonathan grew up in Yarmouth, N.S. and still has strong ties to the community. He lived in both Toronto and Vancouver before returning to Halifax to attend the Atlantic Media Institute. Jonathan began working with CTV in 2002, known then as ATV. He began his career in news as an autocue operator at the Halifax station. He quickly took on other roles in the newsroom before working his way in front of the camera. Jonathan’s first experience as a videographer came in the summer of 2004 in Saint John. He then wor...ked as a reporter in Halifax, before making the move to Moncton in 2009. In 2020, Jonathan returned to his home province to work out of Halifax. Jonathan’s love of story-telling came from his father (George,) who was a columnist for the Yarmouth Vangaurd. Sports has always been a big part of Jonathan’s life; he grew up playing baseball and basketball and cheers for the Leafs, Jays, and Mooseheads. Jonathan is married, with two sons and a daughter.more
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63. Beth Macdonell

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Beth Macdonell joined CTV News Toronto as a videojournalist in November 2019. After covering news in Eastern and Western Canada, she returned to her hometown to tell stories. Previously, Macdonell was a videojournalist with CTV News Winnipeg, where she reported on a wide range of topics including the rise of asylum seekers crossing the U.S.-Canada border, tornadoes and wildfires, and missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Macdonell has worked as a reporter at CBC News in St. John’s N.L., and as a producer with Discovery Channel Canada and CTV News Channel. She also spent time... at a radio station in Accra, Ghana. Macdonell is a graduate of McGill University with a B.A. in International Development Studies and the postgraduate journalism program at Humber College. Macdonell is drawn to storytelling because she enjoys meeting and talking with people from all walks of life. When she’s not chasing down a story, Macdonell loves exploring the natural world. Depending on the season, you can often find her on the trails, cross-country skiing or hiking. She speaks English and Frenchmore
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64. Dan Bertrand

Designation Journalist Author Bio Dan Bertrand joined CTV News Northern Ontario as a digital content producer in the Summer of 2022, starting his journalism career in Greater Sudbury. Bertrand has be a community volunteer for many years. He formed a relationship with CTV assisting with the annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon for many years.   He studied computer science at both Cambrian College and Laurentian University. Dan speaks English.
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65. Matt Gilmour

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Matt Gilmour joined CTV Montreal as a video journalist in 2019. He has a special passion for stories concerning the environment and climate change but admits he also can’t resist a juicy political scandal or a Habs victory party that goes a little overboard (although it has been a minute). Matt moved to Montreal from Vancouver in 2009 to study Political Science and Business Management at McGill University, where he was also the starting goalkeeper on the Varsity Soccer team. He fell in love with journalism at Concordia University, and in 2016, won the Gordon Fisher Prize for most outs...tanding Graduate Student in the Journalism Diploma Program. While at Concordia, Matt was part of the team behind the award-winning investigative series ‘Price of Oil’, which examined the hidden costs of Canada’s oil industry. Before moving to CTV Montreal, Matt was a reporter/producer at CJAD 800, where he woke up far too early, and covered everything from city hall to spring floods.​more
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66. Sean Irvine

Designation Multi-media Journalist Author Bio Award-winning reporter Sean Irvine is a videographer and occasional anchor for CTV London and CTV Windsor. Sean, a native Londoner, rejoined CTV News in January 2011, after spending three years in a senior communications role with one of London’s largest employers. Until March of 2014, Sean was the weekend anchor for CTV London and CTV Windsor. Sean has extensive media experience, having started his career at a Barrie radio station. From there, Sean would work at three other Ontario radio stations in various roles of increasing responsibility. In 1996, he switched from radio to telev...ision and headed to western Canada where he worked as a news anchor/reporter for Craig Broadcasting in Manitoba and then for CTV Saskatchewan. Sean returned to Ontario in 1998 to join CKNX as a reporter. In 2001, he became the news anchor of CFPL’s top-rated morning show in London and later became a reporter/anchor. After his three-year sojourn in corporate communications, Sean rejoined CTV London and CTV Windsor in 2011 as the new weekend anchor. He returned to reporting and occassional anchoring in 2014. Sean has been honoured twice with Radio & Television News Directors Award (RTNDA). Most recently for his 2013 series, “Families are Forever,” a feature of a family of six children who lost both parents. In 2007, his series Return to Vimy was also recognized. Sean was also the recipient of a unique national award from the Canadian Urban Transit Commission, for his ongoing feature The Peoples Bus, a segment that was copied by numerous newsrooms across North America. In 2012, Sean’s series Life After Ford was selected, over several entries from national news agencies, for the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union (CEP) – Journalism Award. The series focused on the employees and communities affected by the closure of the Ford St. Thomas Plant. Sean is an active volunteer in his community. He has served on the Campaign Cabinet of the United Way of London and Middlesex,  the Board of Directors of the Kidney Foundation, and with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He also hosts numerous charitable and community events and has been a speaker and student mentor at both Fanshawe College and Western University’s School of Continuing Education. He is also an active minor hockey coach. Sean holds a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from Fanshawe College and a Certificate in Public Relations and Communications from Western University.more
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67. Pat Foran

Designation Consumer Alert Videojournalist Author Bio Pat Foran is an award-winning videojournalist with CTV News Toronto and the host of the station’s popular feature segment “Consumer Alert”. In this role, Foran has helped consumers recover millions of dollars, exposed scams, warned about unsafe products, and passed on countless money saving tips to the public. The thousands of phone calls, e-mails, and letters he receives prove there is an intense public interest in solid, trustworthy consumer information. Prior to his role as CTV Toronto’s consumer advocate, Foran worked as a reporter for three different CTV affiliat...es, beginning in 1986. He covered many high profile stories, including the Paul Bernardo trial, and interviewed such notable figures as Sarah Ferguson, Wayne Gretzky, and John Candy. He’s been recognized with an Atlantic Journalism Award and Peel Police Award. Off the air, Foran is an advocate for financial literacy, and was asked to serve on the Federal Government’s Financial Literacy Task Force from 2009-2011. Foran is also the author of four national bestselling books on consumer and financial issues. His latest, The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer, is designed to help young Canadians spend and save wisely. Foran enjoys playing several sports such as hockey, golf, and tennis. He is also a proud father of three daughters. Foran speaks English and graduated from Fanshawe College with a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism.more
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68. Sarah Plowman

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Sarah Plowman is a video journalist based out of Halifax. Sarah studied international relations at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and journalism at University of King’s College in Halifax. Born and raised in Halifax, Sarah began a career in journalism in her hometown with CTV Atlantic in 2009. She then headed west and spent six years working with CTV in the Prairies, before returning to CTV Atlantic in 2020. Sarah is a generalist who has covered a variety of topics, including provincial and federal elections, breaking news, and weather events. Sarah’s career highlights inc...lude covering the NHL playoffs in Winnipeg and training journalists in Amman, Jordan with Journalists for Human Rights. The extraordinary and inspirational people Sarah meets every day fuel her passion for journalism. Sarah is fluent in both English and French.more
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69. Nicole Di Donato

Designation Multimedia Journalist Author Bio Nicole Di Donato joined the CTV Calgary team as a multimedia journalist in June 2022. Prior to moving to Alberta, Nicole worked as the weekend anchor and video journalist at CTV Saskatoon. Nicole did extensive coverage of Saskatchewan's health-care system and the challenges it has faced with capacity and surgical backlogs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also reported on the city's housing issues, delving into how it intersects with addictions and mental health. One example is her months-long coverage of a problem-plagued condo building where residents reported open drug use in the building,... gang violence, as well as other health, safety and fire hazards. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Nicole also has a keen interest in telling consumer and business-related stories. Before landing in Saskatchewan's largest city, Nicole worked as a video journalist at the CTV Northern Ontario bureau in Sault Ste. Marie. Nicole has a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University. She also completed an eight-week intensive filmmaking workshop at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California in the summer of 2018. There, she got experience directing, writing, casting and shooting her own original films.   When she isn't working, Nicole enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and drinking lots of cappuccinos. Nicole speaks English.more
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70. St. John Alexander

Designation Journalist Author Bio St. John Alexander joined CTV Vancouver in August 2001 as a writer. Six months later he filed his first news report, and is now a member of the reporting team. St. John is a graduate of BCIT's Broadcast Journalism Program. He also attended universities in Victoria and London. His broadcast experience in Vancouver includes the CBC, Global, and CKNW. St. John was raised in British Columbia, but spent a lot of time in England and France, where he still has family. He also taught English on Crete. He's often asked about his name. St. John is originally British and is pronounced "Sinjin.&qu...ot; His parents discovered it in Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre.more
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71. Spencer Turcotte

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Spencer Turcotte joined the CTV Kitchener team in July 2019. He graduated from Ryerson University’s journalism program with distinction and minored in sociology. Before joining CTV Kitchener, he interned at CTV Toronto and covered multiple elections for the Canadian Media Elections Consortium. Spencer was also a reporter and video producer for J-Source, where some of his work was republished in Harvard’s Nieman Journalism Lab. He was awarded the 2019 Jeff Junke Memorial Award from Ryerson University. Spencer grew up in Milton, Ont. but is no stranger to Waterloo Region. He play...ed competitive volleyball and attended the Ontario Volleyball Championships for many years at RIM Park in Waterloo. When he's not working, Spencer is usually at the gym or watching the Toronto Raptors. He endured some rough seasons as a fan, but was thrilled to finally see the Raptors become NBA champions on the same day he graduated university. Spencer speaks English and understands conversational French.more
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72. Matt Grillo

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Matt Grillo got his start in journalism as an intern in 2016. He’s been a video journalist at CTV Montreal since 2018. A Montreal native, he’s a journalism graduate from Penn State University where he was a varsity swimmer. His love for journalism started in high school. One of his classes was journalism and he’s been hooked ever since.  When not at work you can find him watching and reading about college football.
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73. Dylan Dyson

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Dylan Dyson is a Multi-Skilled Journalist with CTV News Ottawa based in Pembroke, contributing to television, radio and digital platforms. He was born in London, Ont. and graduated from Fanshawe College’s Broadcast Journalism and Television News programs. He joined the CTV News Ottawa team as an MSJ in February 2020. Previously, he was a news writer for Newstalk 580 CFRA and the Bell Media Weekender. Before moving to Ottawa, he was the morning show host, anchor and reporter for 107.9 Coast FM in Prescott. He loves sports and has a passion for soccer. While living in London, he was a Ma...tch Day Coordinator for League 1 Ontario during FC London home games. Currently he also enjoys co-hosting Corner Kicks on TSN 1200, and he never passes up the chance to get out on the pitch and play. He has (so far) visited six countries in Europe and one in Africa. In his free time at home he enjoys going to the movies, spending time with friends and getting away on a long weekend.more
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74. Tyler Fleming

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Tyler Fleming is a Multi-Skilled Journalist with CTV News Ottawa contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms. Tyler is excited to step in-front of the camera as a Multi-Skilled journalist, and share stories about the community where he was born and raised. Tyler joined CTV in 2001, working behind the scenes in a variety of technical roles. In 2003, he moved to the Creative Services department as a video editor, assembling client commercials and creating promotional content for news. A graduate of Algonquin College's television broadcast program, Tyler later made the swit...ch to news, as a videographer and editor, covering local and national stories across Ottawa and the Valley. He is part of a team that has received multiple Radio and Television Digital News Association awards, most notably, a Hugh Haugland award for Creative use of video. In his spare time, outdoors is where you will find him. Cycling, skiing, hiking and discovering Canada's wilderness, and camping with his family. Tyler speaks English and French.more
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75. Rory Maclean

Designation Web Journalist Author Bio Rory MacLean is a web journalist for CTV News Saskatoon, a position that marks a return to news media after ten wayward years. He spent four years as a general assignment reporter for The StarPhoenix before making a transition to broadcast advertising and later, communications, working with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. Rory has an obsessive mind, which he usually sets to thinking about food. He thought he wanted to be a chef, and spent a year working sauté in a farm-to-table restaurant. Most recently, he worked with the Saskatoon Public Library while studying to get... into the nursing program at the University of Saskatchewan. Perhaps you can tell he has ADHD. Rory has an honour’s degree in political theory from the U of S. He speaks English and some French.more
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76. Ben Nesbit

Designation Multi-media Journalist Author Bio Ben Nesbit is a multi-skilled journalist who joined the CTV News Vancouver team in June 2021. Born and raised in North Vancouver, Ben is thrilled to have the opportunity to cover the most pressing stories across the Lower Mainland. After graduating from the College of Sports Media in Toronto in 2018, Ben headed up to Northern Ontario to begin his career at Thunder Bay Television, where he would serve as the weekend sports anchor but also report on news. Some early career highlights included meeting and interviewing Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean and covering the OIPRD report on sys...temic racism in the Thunder Bay Police Department. In late 2019, Ben headed back west to work at CHEK TV in Victoria, where he would cover a wide variety of political affairs and other stories across Vancouver Island. When he’s not working, you can find Ben on the golf course, yelling at his TV while watching sports or enjoying a couple beverages with friends.more
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77. Dave Mitchell

Designation Journalist Author Bio Dave Mitchell has worked at CTV Edmonton since 2002, first as a Sports Director and then as a journalist in the News department. Dave has covered many events for CTV such as the 2006 Stanley Cup Final, numerous Grey Cups, World Curling events and junior hockey championships. One of his favourite road trips was the national award winning series “Highway to Alaska” with reporter Dan Grummett. The duo drove almost 7,000 km in 10 days from Edmonton to Fairbanks reporting on this famous piece of North America history. Dave has taken part in a number of Canadian Death race events in G...rand Cache Alberta. He loves to hike in the mountains, play hockey in the winter, and play baseball when the ice melts. He’s also a 3 time winner of the Bell Media table tennis challenge. Dave has also worked at CTV Regina and CHAT-TV in Medicine Hat after starting his career in Fort McMurray with CFRN. Dave is a graduate of the NAIT Radio and Television program. He lives with his family in Devon, where he is a volunteer firefighter.more
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78. Katie Griffin

Designation Multi-skilled Journalist Author Bio Katie Griffin is a Multi-Skilled Journalist with CTV News Ottawa contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms. Katie was born and raised in Pickering, ON and has always had a keen interest in current affairs and breaking news. She received an honours degree in journalism from Carleton University, where she also minored in law. It was also during this time she developed an interest in the Deaf Culture and has become fluent in American Sign Language. Katie joined the CTV News team in April 2011. Prior to joining CTV Ottawa, Katie contributed to the Ottawa Citizen and comple...ted internships at Global Toronto and CBC’s foreign bureau in London, England. One of Katie’s greatest passions is travelling. Her favourite stops include Dublin, London, Los Angeles and New York City. When she isn’t reporting, Katie can often be found on the ski slopes, figure skating, relaxing at the cottage or biking along the Rideau Canal. Katie is proud to call Ottawa home and enjoys meeting new people and covering the stories and issues that matter to our community.more
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79. Hallee Mandryk

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Hallee Mandryk is a video journalist with CTV News Regina. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Hallee interned with CTV News in April of 2022 and joined the team full time in March of 2023. She covered a variety of topics but has a particular interest in stories about human interest, politics, sports and anything involving animals. Hallee graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Journalism from the University of Regina in April of 2023. Hallee speaks English.
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80. Timm Bruch

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Timm Bruch joined CTV Calgary in the fall of 2019. Before joining the team in Cowtown, he reported in Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Kelowna – which means he’s seen just about every side of the weather spectrum. Timm was born in Calgary and has also spent time on the West Coast: he attended BCIT’s Broadcast Journalism program in Burnaby – where he graduated with honors -- and spent his early twenties in Vancouver. His first full-time television job was a stint in the Okanagan where he reported on organic vineyards, flooding beaches and an unlucky neighbourhood cat who w...as shot by a stray bullet. From there, he grabbed his winter running gear and shipped off to Winnipeg, where he covered strange stories (a course for beginner pilots where Timm actually got behind the controls of a small plane),  hard news (police standoffs, court reporting), and downright-terrifying segments (live television while rappelling down the side of a downtown building). Eventually, Timm found a niche in politics. He's loved covering elections, budgets and even a scandal or two. Timm signed on to the CTV News team in 2018. He spent his first year with the company in Edmonton, much of it at the Legislature turning his mic towards provincial politicians. While based out of YEG, Timm’s highlights include the lead up to the 2019 election and a busy wildfire season that sent him on an extended trip to Northern Alberta. In 2019, he made his way back to Calgary. He couldn’t be happier telling stories about the city he was born in. In his spare time, you can find Timm on running trails, watching his beloved Blue Jays or listening to a record from his overflowing collection. Timm speaks English.more
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81. Allison Hurst

Designation Videojournalist Author Bio Allison Hurst joined CTV News Toronto in October 2022. She joined the network in February 2013 as an assignment editor for CTV News Vancouver. Instantly captivated by news, she went to BCIT the following September to complete the broadcast journalism program. During those two years Allison continued to freelance at CTV Vancouver, reported for CKNW and took a three-month internship in Belgium reporting and writing for a national TV show. After she graduated in May 2015, Allison moved to Kitchener for a full time job at CTV Kitchener as a video journalist. She took a month leave of absence in... August 2016, to go to Rio and report from the Olympic Games. Allison left Kitchener in May 2017 and came back to CTV Vancouver as a writer and reporter. In 2022, she moved from Vancouver to Toronto. Allison has a degree from the University of British Columbia in political science and international relations. She has lived on both coasts and central Canada and is bilingual. In her spare time, Allison can be found hiking or skiing in the mountains, running along the sea wall and spending time with family and friends.more
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82. Quinn Keenan

Designation Video Journalist Author Bio Quinn attended Mount Royal University in Calgary and graduated with a communications degree majoring in Broadcast Media Studies in spring of 2022. During his time at Mount Royal he worked as a commentator for the sports teams covering hockey, basketball, volleyball and soccer. During his time in university, Quinn secured an internship with CTV News Lethbridge to help develop his writing skills and eye for news. Quinn joined CTV News not long after graduating in July 2022. Quinn is committed to telling stories that are engaging to an audience but also fair, balanced and accurate. He’s ...eager to put in the hours to improve his story telling skills and making sure that the job is done right. When not working Quinn enjoys playing disc golf, spending time outside and watching movies. He is an avid fan of the Calgary Flames and makes sure to never miss a game. Quinn speaks English.more
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83. Joe Lofaro

Designation Digital Reporter Author Bio Joe Lofaro is a digital reporter at CTV Montreal. In 2023, he was a finalist for the RTDNA Award for Excellence in Data Storytelling. Born and raised in the nation's capital, he got his start in journalism at the Metro Ottawa newspaper. There, he covered some of the biggest stories of his career, including the Parliament Hill shootings and an investigation into the Ottawa Police Service’s tendency to dismiss sexual assault complaints as unfounded. The small but mighty paper also sent him across the globe in 2013 to South Korea where he had the honour of interviewing veterans of the Kor...ean War. In 2016, he was hired as a reporter at the Ottawa Citizen, where he worked primarily in the paper’s courts bureau. He reported extensively at the time on the Supreme Court of Canada’s Jordan decision and its effects on cases of murder and child abuse, and published an exposé on historical sexual assault allegations involving an Ottawa priest. He also worked at CBC Ottawa as a digital reporter, where he also broadened his skills by reporting for radio. He briefly switched careers to work as a digital content writer in the Senate of Canada’s communications directorate — a job that allowed him to document the work of senators on a fact-finding mission throughout northern Canada and learn about life in the Arctic. He moved to Montreal in March 2021 to join the CTV newsroom.more
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84. Andrew Weichel

Designation Reporter And Supervising Digital Producer Author Bio Andrew Weichel is a reporter and the supervising digital producer for CTV News Vancouver. Since joining the newsroom in 2009, Andrew has led gripping online coverage of several municipal, provincial and federal elections, as well as a number of landmark Supreme Court decisions. His contributions helped the station earn the coveted Edward R. Murrow Award for Best News Website twice, in 2009 and 2011, and his work reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic was recognized with a Jack Webster Award in 2020. Andrew was born and raised in British Columbia, growing up in the Okanagan before moving to Vanc...ouver, where he studied journalism at Langara College. In 2019, he published his first book, "Everything British Columbia," along with his wife, Bethany Lindsay.more
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85. Gina Martin

Designation Reporter/producer Author Bio Gina Martin joined the CTV News Calgary team in 2021  She previously worked at CTV News Regina as an associate producer for CTV Morning Live, as well as a video journalist and news anchor. Prior to her time in Regina, Gina worked as a radio news anchor/morning host in Cranbrook, B.C., and as a weekend anchor/reporter in Lloydminster, AB. She also has been an in-game host for the WHL’s Kootenay Ice. Gina graduated with an Honours Diploma in Broadcast News from SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary in 2015. She speaks English.
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86. Heather Senoran

Designation Reporter/videographer Author Bio Heather Senoran joined CTV Kitchener in 2017, as a reporter/videographer.. She is proud to call KW home and tell the stories that matter most in the community.  Heather was born and raised in Toronto and graduated from the Print and Broadcast Journalism program at Humber College as well as the TV News program at Fanshawe College in London. She was an intern at CTV London, Global News Toronto and Rogers TV, Before coming to CTV Kitchener, she spent three years in Kingston as a reporter/videographer with Global News (CKWS).  When she is not working, you can find her at the gym, wa...tching movies, or taking photos of her Instagram-famous cats.more
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87. Stephen Wentzell

Designation Digital Coordinator Author Bio Stephen Wentzell is a digital coordinator at CTV Atlantic in Halifax. Raised in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, Stephen has called Halifax home since 2015. Stephen graduated from the University of King’s College in 2021 after completing a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) degree with a minor in Political Science. During his time in university, Stephen worked for publications like The Nova Scotia Advocate and Alberta Views Magazine. After completing his degree, Stephen worked as a reporter/anchor at CityNews Halifax and a backup producer for The Todd Veinotte Show. He has since become a... national politics reporter and book reviewer at rabble.ca. Stephen joined the team at CTV Atlantic in June 2022. He speaks English and French.more
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88. Phil Tsekouras

Designation Digital News Reporter Author Bio Phil Tsekouras is a Multi-Platform Writer for CTV News Toronto, covering breaking local news across the GTA. Tsekouras spent three years working for CTV News Channel as an Associate Producer, covering national news stories including extensive coverage of the cannabis legislation in 2017. Tsekouras graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the RTA School of Media. An interesting fact about Tsekouras is that he did not eat his first egg until the age of 22. He speaks English and is based in Toronto.
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89. Becca Clarkson

Designation Reporter Author Bio Becca Clarkson is a digital writer and reporter for CTV News Vancouver. She joined the newsroom as a multi-skilled associate producer in November 2021, after working as a writer for Global National for nearly four years. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised in North Vancouver, B.C., Becca attended musical theatre college in Toronto before earning a BFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia in 2015. Becca’s work has appeared in Vancouver Magazine, The Globe and Mail and on CBC’s North By Northwest. She’s also the editor of the independent ar...ts publication SAD Magazine, and hosts an associated podcast. Most recently, she’s been paired with Stacy Lee Kong for The Canadian Association of Journalists’ Mentorship Program.more
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90. Adam Sawatsky

Designation Reporter Author Bio Adam Sawatsky has been a producer, reporter, and anchor at CTV News Vancouver Island for more than 20 years. He currently hosts the local Arts and Entertainment segment on CTV News at 5 and produces the "Sawatsky Sign-Off" segment for CTV News at 6 and 11. When he’s not appearing on screen, Adam spends his days randomly driving around Vancouver Island searching for stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. He shoots, writes, and edits the "Sign-Off" stories. His feature stories have won more than a dozen regional, national, and international RTDNA b...roadcasting awards including three Edward R. Murrow awards. Adam has also been a columnist for Monday Magazine, a theatre reviewer for CBC Radio, and the host/producer of the long-running "Eye on the Arts" program on CFAX 1070. Before he embarked on his adventures in broadcasting, Adam worked as a professional actor and graphic designer, after attending St. Michaels University School and the University of Victoria. Away from work, Adam serves a board member for Santas Anonymous and relishes spending time in and around Vancouver Island’s oceans, forests, and mountains with his wife Cheryl and sons, Liam and Owen.more
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91. John Chidley-hill

Designation Author Author Bio I'm a reporter-editor for @CdnPressSports, an instructor for @centennialEDU's sports journalism program, and the mayor of North Toronto.
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92. Jon Hendricks

Designation Reporter Author Bio In 2002, Jon Hendricks moved from Peterborough, Ont. to join Winnipeg's CTV News team. Jon loves reporting on the unique life experiences that Manitobans have to offer. He is also passionate about reporting entertainment news, interviewing celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Nickelback and William Shatner, and covering the 2004 Grammys in Los Angeles and the 2005 Junos in Winnipeg. Jon began his career in broadcasting as a DJ at CSCR Radio in Toronto. In 2000, he joined CHEX-TV in Peterborough, Ont. as a general assignment reporter, which soon led him to the role of weekend anchor and film critic.... Jon holds a political science degree from the University of Toronto and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Centennial College in Toronto, Ont. He speaks English. Jon's enthusiasm for finding Manitoba's most interesting stories is what keeps him ticking.more
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93. Jeremy Thompson

Designation City Hall Reporter Author Bio Jeremy Thompson is a born and raised Edmontonian. His interest in news began after graduating from high school. Jeremy made the Dean’s list in NAIT’s Radio and Television Arts program and quickly followed his passion to Lloydminster AB/SK. Beginning his career as the city council reporter and weekend Weather Specialist for Newcap News, Jeremy worked his way to Head Anchor/Senior reporter. Over the course of two years in Canada’s Border City, Jeremy reported on tragedies, trials, and more than his fair share of fun runs—perhaps most famously tracking down the notorious... Tim Horton’s Goat from Saskatoon to Vermilion. In May 2016 Jeremy made the move home to Edmonton, filling in wherever needed, often telling the stories of evacuees from Fort McMurray. In August Jeremy made the transition to full time, settling into his role as a reporter during the week and as a video journalist on weekends. In his spare time Jeremy feeds a newly-developed golf addiction on local courses and enjoys playing sports with friends.more
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94. Lillian Roy

Designation Digital Reporter Author Bio Lillian Roy is a digital reporter at CTV News Montreal and the recipient of the 2021 “Fonds CDPQ pour la relève journalistique.” Her work frequently centres around science, culture and the environment. Before starting at CTV, Lillian worked as editor-in-chief of The Concordian, a student-run newspaper at Concordia University. She was a radio host at the campus station, CJLO 1690 AM, and also took part in Concordia’s Institute for Investigative Journalism, working in collaboration with Global News as an investigative reporter.
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95. Austin Lee

Designation Reporter Author Bio Austin Lee anchors the weekend edition of CTV News Ottawa at Six. Austin joined the CTV Ottawa team as a weekend news anchor in October 2023 after a two-year stint as the morning live reporter at CTV News Calgary where he was a frequent contributor to CTV News Channel. His first taste of the news industry came in Fort St. John where he worked as a T.V. and radio reporter covering local stories from across the B.C. Peace Region. Austin was born and raised in Campbell River, B.C. and outside of the newsroom, he is an avid sports fan who loves getting out for a round of golf or lacing up his s...kates to slap around a puck. Starting his career during a pandemic made for an interesting introduction to the industry. Covering everything from crime, politics, economics and sports, Austin is always eager to put in the work to tell honest, balanced and informative stories.more
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96. Lisa Steacy

Designation Reporter Author Bio Before coming to CTV News, Lisa spent nearly three years at CityNews Vancouver as a digital reporter and producer. Lisa was born and raised in Toronto and graduated from the University of Toronto in 2006. After moving to Vancouver in 2010, she spent nearly a decade as a frontline worker at a rape crisis centre and battered women's shelter. She graduated from Langara College's journalism certificate program in 2019. When she's not at work, Lisa can be found reading, swimming, or listening to podcasts.
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97. Daniel J. Rowe

Designation Digital Reporter Author Bio Daniel J. Rowe is an award-winning journalist, who entered the industry as a reporter/photographer/editor for the Eastern Door newspaper in the Kanien'keha:ka community of Kahnawake. Rowe is a transplant from BC who lived in Japan before entering journalism in 2012 when he began a seven-year career at the community newspaper covering local topics in Kahnawake and Indigenous issues across the country. Rowe won the Paul Dumont-Frenette Outstanding Journalism Award in 2015 and 2018 along with a number of writing and photography awards in the Quebec Community Newspaper Association.
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98. Vanessa Lee

Designation Reporter Author Bio Vanessa Lee is a reporter for CTV NATIONAL NEWS based in Montreal. Since joining the team in December 2013, she has covered major news stories across the province of Quebec and beyond. She reported on the Quebec City mosque shooting, the seniors’ home fire in L’Isle-Verte, and the trial of Luka Magnotta. She reported live from Fredericton after two police officers were shot, and provided live reports in Moncton as a manhunt was underway for Justin Bourque, who later pleaded guilty to killing three RCMP officers. Other notable assignments include the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fir...e in Paris and historic flooding in Quebec and New Brunswick in 2018. A graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism, Vanessa made her mark in newsrooms in Lloydminster, Calgary, Saskatoon, Ottawa, and Sherbrooke as a reporter, anchor and producer before joining CTV NATIONAL NEWS. In addition to being fluent in English and French, she also speaks conversational Mandarin and Cantonese.more
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99. Annie Bergeron-oliver

Designation Parliamentary Bureau Reporter Author Bio Annie Bergeron-Oliver is a reporter for CTV NATIONAL NEWS’ Parliamentary Bureau, based in Ottawa, a role she assumed in September 2018. She specializes in political stories, and those relating to foreign affairs, health, the military, and the RCMP. Bergeron-Oliver previously worked as a reporter for CTV Ottawa, covering news and city politics. She has also covered federal politics for iPolitics.ca, worked at City News, and blogged for the Huffington Post from the Middle East. Bergeron-Oliver began her journalism career by completing internships at CBC’s THE NATIONAL in New York C...ity, MTV Canada, and Sports Illustrated. Born and raised in Ottawa, her passion for sport and exercise led Bergeron-Oliver to become a successful figure skater, in which she competed at the national level. She previously helped coach two Special Olympics world champions, and still coaches figure skating in her spare time. Bergeron-Oliver holds a Master of Science degree in Journalism from the Columbia Journalism School and an undergraduate degree in Physical Education and Health and Political Science from the University of Toronto. Away from Parliament Hill, Bergeron-Oliver can be found skating on local ice rinks in Ottawa, running along the canal, reading up on the latest news in federal politics, or making bad puns. She speaks English and French.more
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100. Kevin O'keefe

Designation Producer/reporter Author Bio award winning journalist producing current affairs television, documentaries and digital media.
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