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January 28, 2025 6:02 pm  #1


The Things You Never Knew About Some CP24 On Air Hosts

There is a not-so-easy-to-find section on the CP24 website simply labelled "Team." It outlines the background about some of the people you watch on that station everyday. 

For instance, did you know that meteorologist Bill Coulter is an actor and singer? According to his bio page, he appeared on both stage and in film, including major roles in "Downsizing" and "Total Recall." He received his meteorology degree in Mississippi, after graduating from what was then Ryerson. Who knew?

Nick Dixon, the co-host of CP24 Breakfast, had some interesting timing. After getting out of college (where he originally graduated with a poli sci degree) he took a job as an intern at Global. His second day in that new position was certainly memorable - it was Sept. 11, 2001. Talk about being thrown into the deep end. Interestingly, for some reason, his bio doesn't mention anything about his time at CHCH. 

Former CityTV reporter/anchor Melissa Dugan also has a radio background - she did morning news on the old Flow 93.5.

Jamie Gutfreund is a musician who's been playing gigs in Toronto clubs for decades. His latest group is called "In Living Cover," and he's been with them since 2010.

Jennifer Hsiung, the co-anchor of CP24 Breakfast, began her career covering sports - in Beijing. One of her first assignments was the 2008 Summer Olympics. She's also a stand-up comedian. 

Bakari Savage, who fronts the station's 5 PM show, is originally from the U.S., having hosted a slew of programs in Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas and Florida.


Arda Zakarian, is a CP24 reporter now, but originally had internships at some pretty unusual places - including Sesame Street. Wonder if she's still friends with Big Bird?

CP24's "Team" Page

 

January 28, 2025 6:23 pm  #2


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RadioActive wrote:

Former CityTV reporter/anchor Melissa Dugan also has a radio background - she did morning news on the old Flow 93.5.

I looked at Melissa's profile first, and the last line seemed funny out of context. "She speaks English." Like, yeah, obviously. Further bio-reading revealed that they're highlighting the multilingual nature of their staff.

 

January 29, 2025 9:43 am  #3


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I know it's dumb, but one thing that irks me is that CP24 doesn't seem to show the names of the anchors.  For example. I see someone doing a pretty good job at the anchor desk near the end of the hour.  I wait a few minutes until the top of the hour, but their names are not shown on screen and they don't usually identify themselves by name. Maybe I don't watch the channel enough.

 

January 29, 2025 10:07 am  #4


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chrishch wrote:

I know it's dumb, but one thing that irks me is that CP24 doesn't seem to show the names of the anchors.  For example. I see someone doing a pretty good job at the anchor desk near the end of the hour.  I wait a few minutes until the top of the hour, but their names are not shown on screen and they don't usually identify themselves by name. Maybe I don't watch the channel enough.

 
Most newscasts have dropped keying the anchors and only key guests etc. This is fine if you’re a regular viewer, but not everyone is. I did notice though that the BBC news anchors introduce themselves though, which is helpful.

 

January 29, 2025 11:08 am  #5


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Don't they say their names at the top of the hour? Not as good as a key, I agree, but they do I.D. themselves after the hourly intro plays. 

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January 29, 2025 1:37 pm  #6


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RadioActive wrote:

Don't they say their names at the top of the hour? Not as good as a key, I agree, but they do I.D. themselves after the hourly intro plays. 

 
You’re right RA, otherwise I wouldn’t have known who Phil Perkins was! Good point.

 

January 29, 2025 3:09 pm  #7


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I do admit I don't watch CP24 enough. I will try to pay more attention next time. Sorry.