Carolyn Jarvis

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Carolyn Jarvis
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Jarvis in 2011
Born (1979-07-20) July 20, 1979 (age 44)
Education Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University)
Media studies
Vancouver Academy of Music
Occupation Investigative journalist
Years active2001–present
Website 16x9

Carolyn Michelle Jarvis (born July 20, 1979) is a Canadian television journalist, currently the chief investigative correspondent for Global News. [1] Jarvis was born in North York, Ontario and grew up in Richmond, British Columbia. She earned a degree in music, but established a career in investigative journalism and as a news anchor.

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Early life

Jarvis was born in North York, Ontario in 1979 and moved with her family to Richmond, British Columbia shortly thereafter. Jarvis earned a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance and moved to Toronto to pursue a career in musical theatre. [1]

Career

In 2001 Jarvis was a cast member on U8TV: The Lofters , [2] where she produced content and hosted shows on the Independent Film Channel and The Life Network among others. The following year she joined the Weather Network as a forecaster and earned a Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society certification, while taking night courses at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). [3] [4]

In 2004, Jarvis moved to Red Deer, Alberta and worked briefly for Global Edmonton's sister station RDTV before joining Global 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 for Global National . During her time there Jarvis covered the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, the British Columbia forest fires, and the shooting of Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Jarvis also hosted Focus: Decision Canada, a national 30-minute program devoted to the 2011 federal election. [1] In addition to being a correspondent for Global National, she also served as western correspondent for 16:9 The Bigger Picture (now 16x9).

In 2008, 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 for Cirque du Soleil.

In 2011, while anchoring Global National and reporting on the death of Osama bin Laden, Jarvis repeatedly referred to bin Laden as "Obama." [6]

YearWorkRoleNote
2002 U8TV: The Lofters HerselfSeason 2
2002The Weather NetworkWeather 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
201116x9 TV seriesChief correspondent174 episodes

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