Carolyn Jarvis | |
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.jpg) Jarvis in 2011 | |
| Born | (1979-07-20)July 20, 1979 (age 46) North York,Ontario, Canada |
| Education | Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) Media studies Vancouver Academy of Music |
| Occupation | Investigative journalist |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | 16x9 |
Carolyn Michelle Jarvis (born July 20, 1979) is aCanadian television journalist, currently the chiefinvestigative correspondent forGlobal News.[1] Jarvis was born inNorth York,Ontario and grew up inRichmond,British Columbia. She earned a degree in music, but established a career in investigative journalism and as a news anchor.
Jarvis was born inNorth York,Ontario in 1979 and moved with her family toRichmond,British Columbia shortly thereafter. Jarvis earned a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance and moved toToronto to pursue a career in musical theatre.[1]
In 2001 Jarvis was a cast member onU8TV: The Lofters,[2] where she produced content and hosted shows on the Independent Film Channel andThe Life Network among others. The following year she joined theWeather Network as a forecaster and earned a Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society certification, while taking night courses atRyerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University).[3][4]
In 2004, Jarvis moved toRed Deer,Alberta and worked briefly for Global Edmonton's sister stationRDTV before joiningGlobal News as a reporter and anchor for Global Edmonton. Jarvis anchored the 6:00 News Hour weekend edition.[5] 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 congresswomanGabby Giffords. Jarvis also hostedFocus: Decision Canada, a national 30-minute program devoted to the 2011 federal election.[1] In addition to being a correspondent forGlobal National, she also served as western correspondent for16:9 The Bigger Picture (now16x9).
In 2008, Jarvis became chief correspondent for16x9 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.
In 2011, while anchoringGlobal National and reporting on thedeath of Osama bin Laden, Jarvis repeatedly referred to bin Laden as "Obama."[6]
| Year | Work | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | U8TV: The Lofters | Herself | Season 2 |
| 2002 | The Weather Network | Weather presenter | |
| 2004 | RDTV (CHCA) | Anchor/reporter | |
| 2005 | Global Edmonton | Anchor/reporter | |
| 2008 | Global National | Anchor/correspondent | |
| 2008 | 16x9 TV series | The Bigger Picture western correspondent | |
| 2011 | 16x9 TV series | Chief correspondent | 174 episodes |