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| '''Beverly Thomson''' (born April 15, 1966) is a ] ] and co-host of '']'', ] national morning show. In 2006, she received the ]. | '''Beverly Thomson''' (born April 15, 1966) is a ] ] and co-host of '']'', ] national morning show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.canadafreepress.com/2005/media051705.htm|title=CTV's Beverly Thomson debates Stephen Harper|last=Weinreb|first=Arthur|date=May 17, 2005|accessdate=8 July 2012}}</ref> In 2006, she received the ]. | ||
| Thomson worked for six years at ] ] as an anchor on the weekend news program. She then moved to ] affiliate ] as the anchor of both the 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. weeknight news broadcasts. She has been in broadcasting for more than 15 years.{{dl|date=July 2012}} | Thomson worked for six years at ] ] as an anchor on the weekend news program. She then moved to ] affiliate ] as the anchor of both the 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. weeknight news broadcasts. She has been in broadcasting for more than 15 years.{{dl|date=July 2012}} | ||
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| Beverly Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1966-04-15) April 15, 1966 (age 58) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Beverly Thomson (born April 15, 1966) is a Canadian journalist and co-host of Canada AM, CTV's national morning show. In 2006, she received the Gemini Humanitarian Award.
Thomson worked for six years at CFTO Toronto as an anchor on the weekend news program. She then moved to Global affiliate CIII as the anchor of both the 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. weeknight news broadcasts. She has been in broadcasting for more than 15 years.
Thomson joined the Canada AM team in November 2003.
Thomson is an active figure with several Canadian charities -- the Hospital for Sick Children, Children's Aid, the Charles H. Best Diabetes Foundation and a number of other organizations. She publicly announced her battle with breast cancer and became an official spokesperson for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
A 1987 graduate of Seneca College in Toronto, she received the school's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000. and the Ontario Premier's Award for Creative Arts & Design in 2003. She serves on the board of advisors for the Broadcast and Communications curriculum at Seneca.
Thomson currently lives with her husband Rob, and her children Robbie and Taylor.
References
- Weinreb, Arthur (May 17, 2005). "CTV's Beverly Thomson debates Stephen Harper". Retrieved 8 July 2012.