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| File:Carolyn Jarvis, Chief Correspondent for Global News' 16x9.jpg Carolyn Jarvis, Chief Correspondent for Global News' 16x9 | |
| Born | Carolyn Michelle Jarvis (1979-07-20)July 20, 1979 (age 46) |
| Education | Ryerson University Media studies Vancouver Academy of Music |
| Occupation(s) | Chief Correspondent 16x9 |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | 16x9 |
Carolyn Jarvis (b 20 July 1979) is the chief correspondent[1] for theGlobal News'16x9 newsmagazine program.
Jarvis was born inNorth York,Ontario and moved with her family toRichmond,British Columbia shortly thereafter.[2] Her career began as a cast member onU8TV: The Lofters[3] where she produced content and hosted shows on the Independent Film Channel andThe Life Network among others.
From 2002 to 2004 Jarvis worked as a weather presenter withThe Weather Network, where she obtained herCanadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) accreditation.[4] In 2004, Jarvis moved toRDTVRed Deer,Alberta to work as a reporter and anchor.
In 2005 Jarvis joinedGlobal News as a reporter and anchor for Global Edmonton. While there, Jarvis won the RTNDA Dave Rogers award for her feature on Edmonton Symphony Orchestra conductor Bill Eddins.
In 2008, Jarvis became a correspondent and weekend anchor forGlobal National. During her time there Jarvis covered the2010 Vancouver Olympics, the British Columbia forest fires, and the shooting of Arizona congresswomanGabrielle Giffords. Jarvis also hosted Focus: Decision Canada, a national 30-minute program devoted to the 2011 federal election. In addition to being a correspondent for Global National, she also served as western correspondent for16:9 The Bigger Picture (now 16x9).
In 2011 Jarvis became Chief Correspondent for 16x9 and investigated the British Columbia polygamist community of Bountiful, the use of stem cell treatment, and a behind-the-scenes look at casting forCirque du Soleil, a story that won the 2011Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Dave Rogers Award for best long feature. Originally airing as a half-hour program, 16x9 expanded to an hour-long format in 2011. In 2012, 16x9 will return for a fifth season airing Fridays at 10pm.
| Year | Work | Role | Note |
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| 2002 | U8TV: The Lofters | Herself | Season 2 |
| 2002 | The Weather Network | Weather presenter, herself | |
| 2004 | RDTV (CHCA) | Anchor/reporter, herself | |
| 2005 | Global Edmonton | Anchor/reporter, herself | |
| 2008 | Global National | Anchor/correspondent, herself | |
| 2008 | 16x9 TV series | The Bigger Picture western correspondent, herself | |
| 2011 | 16x9 TV series | Chief correspondent, herself | 174 episodes |
Jarvis' mother was a music teacher/choral conductor so classical music was a large part of Jarvis’ life. As an avid music aficionado, she earned a degree in classical music from the Vancouver Academy of Music in Vocal Performance and can play the piano, trumpet, and trombone. Jarvis has been a part of many choral ensembles, including Edmonton’s Pro Coro.
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