CTV News has announced that longtime Global News journalist Carolyn Jarvis is joining the network as weekday anchor for CTV News Channel, starting Sept. 15.
Jarvis will anchor weekdays, beginning at 3 p.m. ET, in addition to helming an all-new weekday program wrapping up the day’s biggest stories at 6 p.m. ET on CTV News Channel.
“Carolyn Jarvis is an award-winning, veteran journalist who is deeply trusted by viewers across the country,” added Richard Gray, VP News, Bell Media, in a network announcement. “Carolyn’s years of experience telling Canadian stories make her a valuable addition to CTV News Channel, one that will bolster the network’s commitment to deliver up-to-the-minute news updates and context on the biggest stories.”
“News today has to be immediate, accurate and insightful,” added Jarvis. “I’m honoured to be joining CTV News Channel, where we will help inform and enlighten Canadians with stories that reflect their communities, delivered on any platform.”
Jarvis has served as Global News’ Chief Investigative Correspondent for the last nine years and been with Global since 2005, initially joining Global Edmonton as a weekend anchor and reporter. From there, she joined Global National, based in Vancouver, in 2008, going on to serve as Chief Correspondent and host of national current affairs show, 16×9. Earlier in her career, Jarvis spent time as a weather presenter at The Weather Network and a reporter/anchor at RDTV in Red Deer.
She has been recognized with numerous accolades for her work, including the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s CJF Jackman Award for Excellence for The New Reality: The Business of Indigenous Kids in Care, an investigation into the treatment of Indigenous youth in the child-welfare system; the Canadian Screen Award for Best National Reporter in 2018; and multiple RTDNA and New York Festivals Awards, in addition to recognition from the Sidney Hillman Foundation.
