The Weather Network
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| The Weather Network | |
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| Type | Cable television specialty channel |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Availability | National |
| Owner | Pelmorex Media Inc. (70%) Landmark Communications (30%) |
| Key people | Pierre L. Morrissette, President/CEO Paul J. Temple, Sr. VP Regulatory & Strategic Affairs Bryan Bodnar, Director, Programming Mitch Charron, VP & GM - The Weather Network |
| Launch date | 1 September 1988 (as WeatherNow) 1 May 1989 (as current) |
| Website | theweathernetwork.com |
The Weather Network is a Canadian cable television specialty channel and web site which provides weather information 24 hours a day. The channel is similar to the American Weather Channel, but is owned and operated by a Canadian company, Pelmorex. In turn, Pelmorex is also partly owned by the same company, Landmark Communications, who owns and operates The Weather Channel.
Based in Oakville, Ontario, The Weather Network also operates a French language channel called MétéoMédia. The station also has a separate feed for the Greater Toronto Area, much like MétéoMédia's separate feed for Metropolitan Montreal, Quebec. An audio-only simulcast of the channel is also broadcast on Sirius Canada.
Pelmorex employs its own in-house meteorologists to make forecasts and graphical weather products. Pelmorex meteorologists use an in-house technology called Pelmorex Forecast Engine or PFE. Pelmorex also uses a system that can localize weather forecasts for up to 1,200 centres across Canada.
[edit] History
[edit] Early Years (Montreal, Quebec)
The Weather Network began on September 1, 1988 as WeatherNow. In the early years, the station had been noted for the number of technical difficulties since TWN and MétéoMédia shared a single television signal -- The two originally shared an analogue transponder on one of the Anik satellites, with computer-generated local forecasts airing on one while the video feed of a live forecaster or TV commercials aired on the other. The channel gained its present name on May 1, 1989. The two stations ran as separate stations soon after in Montreal.
Local forecasts were generated using the same systems owned by The Weather Channel in the U.S. called WeatherStar.[1] TWN began using its own systems called PMX in 1997 which is still in use today.
The Weather Network launched its web site in 1996.
[edit] May 1998 – November 2005 (Mississauga, Ontario)
On Saturday, May 2, 1998, The Weather Network started broadcasting nationally from its Mississauga studio (1 Robert Speck Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario) after relocating from Montreal. Many new presenters had arrived at this time including Anwar Knight, Kim MacDonald, and Rory O'Shea.
The Weather Network launched its redesigned web site in September 1999, promising users a more dynamic and integrated web experience. New content such as regularly updated severe weather warnings, a national weather map illustrating current conditions, course-specific golf forecasts, ski resort conditions, as well as UV, air quality, and pollen forecasts were incorporated in the new web site.[2]
Late 2001 would mark the point when the network would make a number of significant changes. The 7-Day Outlook would debut on the Local Forecast at the start of the winter season programming.
On March 25, 2002, The Weather Network debuted "Metacast Ultra", a new state-of-the-art weather presentation system which consisted of weather maps featuring more than 1200 local communities, commuter routes and regional highways, animated weather icons, as well as higher resolution weather graphics.[3]
The Weather Network unveiled a newly redesigned website in 2003 that was faster, more localized, and easier to use. The re-designed site would now offer clients the opportunity to produce 'weather-triggered ads.' In addition, clients would now be able to localize their ads by tagging location-specific information onto a particular city or area.[4]
On March 29, 2004, The Weather Network debuted a new 14-day trend outlook as part of the local cable weather package that could be seen every 10 minutes on the 10’s. It provided a two-week look at how the weather would trend compared to normal temperature values and weather conditions for that particular time of year.[5]
In June 2004, TWN took legal action against Star Choice after moving TWN on a new bundle without giving any notice to its subscribers. TWN would try to prevent Star Choice from moving the channel as subscribers would need to pay an additional $7 to watch the channel. In late 2004, TWN made improved Local Forecast coverage, enabling more localized forecasts that would be seen in more centres across Canada.
[edit] November 2005 – Present (Oakville, Ontario)
The Weather Network relocated its headquarters to Oakville, Ontario in November 2005. The local (Toronto) morning show made its debut at the brand new broadcast facility on Tuesday, November 29, while the network's national programming started broadcasting from the new facility on Friday, December 2.
On March 27, 2006, The Weather Network launched an Hourly Forecast, available during the Local Forecast every ten minutes on the tens and online at theweathernetwork.com. The report gave Canadians the expected temperature and sky conditions for the upcoming twelve hours on air and an extended 24 hours online.[6]
On February 28, 2007, Video On Demand was launched on theweathernetwork.com, providing Weather News and Long Range Forecast on demand.
[edit] Hourly Programming Schedule
The Weather Network follows a schedule which repeats itself each hour, based on the current season. The spring/summer programming schedule often starts on the last Monday of March. It switches to the fall schedule the day after Thanksgiving, with the winter schedule going into effect on the first Monday of December.
| Mornings (5-11 am ET) | Afternoons (11 am - 6 pm ET) | Evenings (6 pm - 5 am ET) | Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| :00 Local Forecast | :00 Local Forecast | :00 Local Forecast | :00 Local Forecast |
| :02 National/Regional Forecast | :02 National/Regional Forecast | :02 Regional Forecast/Active Weather | :02 National/Regional Forecast |
| :06 Long Range Forecast | :06 Long Range Forecast | :06 Long Range Forecast | :06 Long Range Forecast |
| :10 Local Forecast | :10 Local Forecast | :10 Local Forecast | :10 Local Forecast |
| :12 Weather News | :12 Weather News | :12 Weather News | :12 Weather News |
| :20 Local Forecast | :20 Local Forecast | :20 Local Forecast | :20 Local Forecast |
| :22 Travellers Forecast | :22 Active Weather | :22 Lawn & Garden Forecast | :22 Travellers / Active Weather |
| :25 Your Weather (NEW!) | :25 Your Weather (NEW!) | :25 Your Weather (NEW!) | :25 Your Weather (NEW!) |
| :27 School Day Forecast | :26 Weather Feature | :26 Weather Feature | |
| :28 Pollen Report | :28 Pollen Report | :28 Pollen Report | :28 Pollen Repprt |
| :30 Local Forecast | :30 Local Forecast | :30 Local Forecast | :30 Local Forecast |
| :32 National/Regional Forecast | :32 National/Regional Forecast | :32 Regional Forecast/Active Weather | :32 National/Regional Forecast |
| :36 Long Range Forecast | :36 Long Range Forecast | :36 Long Range Forecast | :36 Long Range Forecast |
| :40 Local Forecast | :40 Local Forecast | :40 Local Forecast | :40 Local Forecast |
| :42 Weather News | :42 Weather News | :42 Weather News | :42 Weather News |
| :50 Local Forecast | :50 Local Forecast | :50 Local Forecast | :50 Local Forecast |
| :52 Active Weather | :52 Lawn & Garden Forecast | :52 Travellers / Active Weather | :52 Lawn & Garden Forecast |
| :55 Lawn & Garden Forecast | :54 International Forecast | :55 International Forecast | |
| :56 Weather Feature | :56 Weather Feature | :56 Weather Feature | |
| :58 UV Report | :58 UV Report | :58 UV Report | :58 UV Report |
[edit] Weather Segments
[edit] Local Forecast
A notable feature of The Weather Network is its useful Local Forecast. On satellite providers, it is simply a two minute runthrough of local weather conditions in various major centres across Canada. It gives viewers the current temperature, wind speed and weather conditions, as well as that same information for the rest of the day and the two days subsequent to that. On cable providers, a comprehensive report for the nearest weather station to the cable head-end is given, from current conditions all the way to two-week forecasts. The Local Forecast occurs "every 10 minutes on the tens".
[edit] National and Long Range Forecasts
A detailed analysis of the current weather across Canada including the weather expected nationwide over the next 5 days. National Forecast airs following the Local Forecasts at the top and bottom of every hour.
[edit] Weather News
Airs at :12 and :42 Minutes after the hour. The segment is a brief coverage of significant weather stories and environmental issues.
[edit] Other Segments – Year-round
- Travellers Forecast
- School Day Forecast (Weekday Mornings)
- International Forecast (Weekday Afternoons and Weekends)
- Weather In-Depth (Weeknights)
[edit] Weather Segments – Spring/Summer
- Lawn & Garden Forecast
- Pollen Forecast
- UV Report
[edit] Weather Segments – Fall/Winter
- Cold & Flu Report
- Highway Conditions
- Ski & Snowboard Conditions
[edit] Weather Features
- Climate Change
- Facts of Fishing (Spring/Summer)
- Golf Tips (Spring/Summer)
- Lawn & Garden Report (Spring/Summer)
- Pets & Weather
- Ski Safety Tips (Winter)
- Under the Weather
- Vacation Bound (Winter)
- Weather & Your Home
- Weather Wise
[edit] Other weather services
In addition to its web site, The Weather Network has an e-mail service called WeatherDirect, which sends weather forecasts via e-mail. There is also an e-mail service for Pollen Conditions and Road Conditions. TWN has a text message service which sends forecasts on wireless phones. TWN has a small desktop application that can be downloaded free called WeatherEye, which displays current weather conditions, short term and long term forecasts on the desktop. In 2006 Bell ExpressVu and The Weather Network started an iTV interactive version of The Weather Network, enabling viewers to set their city and view specific forecasts every time.
[edit] All Channel Alert
Pelmorex has undertaken a project that would create a national warning system called All Channel Alert, similar to the Emergency Alert System in the United States. This system was partially approved by the CRTC on February 28, 2007, "with conditions".
[edit] Criticism
The network has gained some criticism for its excessive use of advertising through commercials and forecasts that are brought to you by various companies. There is less time for detailed forecasts and more time spent on advertising. The same problem also occurs in the U.S. based Weather Channel. In the past, there was little to no advertising. The station has also been criticized for putting more focus over the weather in Southern Ontario than the rest of Canada during its national segments. The network had also been noted for the number of technical difficulties in the early years when the network and its sister station MétéoMédia shared the same station.
[edit] Current On-Air Personalities (as of March 28, 2007)
[edit] Weekdays
| Timeslot (All Times Eastern) |
Hosts | CMOS Certified? |
On TWN Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 - 9:00 am | Kim MacDonald | Yes | 1998 - Present |
| Chris Murphy | Yes | 1999 - Present | |
| 5:30 - 9:00 am (GTA) | Karen Johnson (On Maternity Leave as of 03/23) |
Yes | 2002 - Present |
| Tom Reynolds, Traffic Specialist | No | 1995 - Present | |
| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Ross Hull | No | 2004 - Present |
| Carrie Olver (Also secondary Voice-over Artist) |
No | 2005 - Present | |
| 2:00 - 6:00 pm | Suzanne Leonard Feliz | Yes | 1998 - Present |
| 6:00 - 11:00 pm | Sheryl Plouffe | Yes | 1998 - Present |
| Candice Batista | No | 2004 - Present | |
| 11:00 pm - 5:00 am | Anne Marie Sweeney | No | 1998 - Present |
[edit] Weekends
| Timeslot (All Times Eastern) |
Hosts | CMOS Certified? |
On TWN Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am - 3:00 pm | Chris St. Clair | No | 1996 - Present |
| 3:00 - 11:00 pm | Michelle Leslie | Yes | 2003 - Present |
| 11:00 pm - 6:00 am | |||
| Weekend Days: Sirius Canada Satellite Radio | Tim Bolen | No | 2007-Present |
[edit] On-Call Hosts
| Weather Anchor | CMOS Certified? |
On TWN Since |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Bolen | No | February 2007 — present |
| Nneka Elliott | No | February 2007 — present |
| Anne Gaviola | No | March 2006 — present |
| Michelle Jobin | No | February 2006 — present |
| Chris Mei | No | March 2006 — present |
| Ola Sturik | No | February 2007 — present |
| Emily Vukovic | No | January 2007 — present |
| Kevin Yarde | No | October 2001 - Present |
[edit] Reporters
| Bureau Correspondents | Area | On TWN Since |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Dawson | Northern Ontario/Prairies | October 2005 — present |
| Kelly Noseworthy | Southern Ontario / Quebec | March 2006 — present |
| Oga Nwobosi | British Columbia | April 1999 — present |
| Shelley Steves | Maritimes / Newfoundland | April 1998 — present |
[edit] Meteorologists (CMOS) presenters
Chris Scott is The Weather Network's on-camera Meteorologist. He and six other TWN presenters are members of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS). TWN has more CMOS based presenters than any other Canadian weather media sources.
[edit] Former On-air Personalities (In Alphabetical Order)
| Personality | Former Role(s) On TWN |
Current Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Zuraidah Alman (1999-2003) |
Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster Main Collaborators: Rory O'Shea, Gary Ryan, Suzanne Leonard Feliz |
Morning News Anchor on CIII (Global) in Ontario |
| Allison Annesley | Daytime Co-Host on Rogers Television Mississauga | |
| Debra Arbec | Montreal, QC: Morning Report Anchor | News anchor at CFCF (CTV) Montreal |
| Gary Archibald (2003-2004) |
Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster (Weekend Afternoons) | Weathercaster on NBC Weather Plus and MSNBC |
| Halina Balka | Fill-in traffic reporter on Good Morning Toronto | Traffic reporter for CFTR 680 News in Toronto |
| Tarah Black (Now Tarah Schwartz) |
Montreal, QC: EarthWatch (West) Anchor Main Collaborators: Scott Simms |
News anchor at CFCF (CTV) Montreal |
| Nadine Blayney ( 2003-2005) |
Mississauga, ON: News Writer, Weather Broadcaster Main Collaborators: Anton Granic, Helena DeVries Last Day On-Air: December 2, 2005 |
Resides in Australia [7] [8]) |
| Eramelinda Boquer | Radio personality with CJAD 800 in Montreal; voice-over artist | |
| Jane Brown (1998-2000) |
Mississauga, ON: EarthWatch Weekend Keywall Presenter Main Collaborators: Rory O'Shea |
News Anchor on Bill Carroll Morning Show on CFRB 1010 |
| Rene Brunet (1995?-1998) |
On-Camera Meterorologist Weather Watch (1995-1996) Sea to Sea (1997-1998) Main Collaborators: Lila Feng, Debra Arbec |
Environment Canada meteorologist |
| Lianne Castilino | Montreal, QC: Anchor Earthwatch Weekend | Sports anchor and reporter at CFCF (CTV) Montreal |
| Frank Cavallaro (1988-1995) |
Montreal, QC: Weather Broadcaster Main Collaborators: Lila Feng | Weather presenter at CFCF (CTV) Montreal |
| Rina Chandarana (2004-2005) |
Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster (On-Call) | Weather presenter for CFPL-TV in London |
| Tanya Churchmuch (1995-1998) |
Montreal, QC: Weather Broadcaster Weekend Report(1996-1997) & Morning Report (1998) | Senior Media Relations Advisor for Concordia University Montreal |
| Sherrie Claridge (1995-1998) |
Keywall Presenter Weekend Report (1995-1997) Anchor Sea to Sea (1997-1998) Main Collaborators: Al Dubois | Last heard of working for STA Communications in Montreal |
| Carla Collins | Stand up comic and Canadian television personality | |
| Caroline Corey | ||
| William Coulter (2001-2003) |
Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster (Weekend Afternoons) | Weather anchor at Global |
| Helena DeVries ( 2001-2002, 2004-2006) |
Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster Oakville, ON: Weather Broadcaster Main Collaborators: Rory O'Shea, Nadine Blayney Last Day On-Air: June 29, 2006 |
With Shaw Community TV in Calgary |
| Camilla Di Giuseppe | Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster (On-Call) | News reporter for CKY-TV in Manitoba |
| Al Dubois (1995?-1998) |
Montreal, QC: Earthwatch Weekend / Morning Report / Sea To Sea Keywall Presenter; Voice Over Artist Main Collaborators: Sandra Jansen, Debra Arbec, Sherrie Claridge | CKMI This Morning Live Weather/Sports Anchor in Quebec |
| Lila Feng (1992-1999) |
Montreal, QC: Earthwatch (East) Anchor Mississauga, ON: Earthwatch (East) Anchor Main Collaborators: Shane Arnos, Frank Cavallaro, Colette Kennedy, Rene Brunet |
CNN International |
| Jill Fitzgerald (1997-1998) |
Montreal, QC: Weekend Report Keywall Presenter | |
| Rosalie Ferguson (Summer 2006) |
Mississauga, ON: Programming Coordinator Oakville, ON: Programming Coordinator(1999-2006) Weather Broadcaster (On-Call) in 2006 |
|
| Linda Freeman | Good Morning Toronto Host Main Collaborators: Tom Reynolds, Robin Ward |
With CING-FM 95.3 in Hamilton |
| Liza Fromer | Good Morning Toronto Host Main Collaborators: Michael Kuss, Tom Reynolds |
former Breakfast Television host at CITY-TV,Left there due to pregnancy |
| Martine Gaillard | Good Morning Toronto Host Main Collaborators: Tom Reynolds |
Rogers Sportsnet Anchor |
| Marlene Gerson (Murray) | Keywall Presenter Earthwatch Weekend (1997-1998) Main Collaborators: Murry Sherriffs | Working for Jewish Community Foundation in Montreal, QC |
| Anton Granic (2003-2006) |
Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster (Weekend Evenings) Main Collaborators: Nadine Blayney, Carrie Olver |
Last day on air: June 25 2006 |
| Kim Handysides | Unknown, believed to be out of industry and still living in Montreal | |
| Rob Haswell (1998-2002) |
Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster Main Collaborators: Sheryl Plouffe, Suzanne Leonard Feliz |
WITI TV FOX Milwaukee On-Air Meteorologist |
| Krista Herman (1996-1997) |
Montreal, QC: Weather Broadcaster Weekend Report |
|
| Steve Jacobs | Chief Meteorologist at KIII-TV in Corpus Christi, Texas. | |
| Sandra Jansen | Anchor Earthwatch Weekend (1994-1995) Main Collaborators: Al Dubois | CTV Newsnet Anchor |
| Carolyn Jarvis (2002-2004) |
Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster Main Collaborators: Carrie Olver, Scott Simms |
News anchor/reporter at CITV in Edmonton |
| Colette Kennedy(1996-1998) | Montreal, QC: On-Air Meteorologist on EarthWatch (East) Mississauga, ON: On-Air Meteorologist on EarthWatch (East) Main Collaborators: Lila Feng |
Last heard of working for WMAR (ABC) in Baltimore, MD |
| Patty Kim | Montreal, QC: Afternoon Keywall Presenter | The Discovery Channel Washington Correspondent |
| Anwar Knight (1998-2001) |
Mississauga, ON: Weekend Report and EarthWatch (East) Keywall Presenter Main Collaborators: Suzanne Leonard Feliz, Marcia MacMillan |
CFTO Weather Reporter, Actor, Radio Personality |
| Les Krifaton (1988-2002) |
Montreal, QC: Weather Broadcaster; Western Bureau Correspondent (Vancouver) Mississauga, ON: Sea to Sea Anchor Main Collaborators: Kim MacDonald, Suzanne Leonard Feliz |
KVVU-TV Las Vegas News Reporter |
| Mark Kriski | KTLA Los Angeles on-air personality | |
| Michael Kuss | On-Air Meteorologist on Good Morning Toronto Main Collaborators: Liza Former |
CITY Toronto On-Air Meteorologist |
| Jordanna Lake | Producer for CBC Weather Centre | |
| Elissa Lansdell | Works for Country Music Television Canada | |
| Joe Leone | Last heard as radio personality in Montreal | |
| Dana Levenson(1998-2000) | Keywall Presenter (Weekends / On-call) | News reporter for CFTO in Toronto |
| Neil Mathur | Keywall Presenter (Weekends) | Humber College Instructor in Toronto |
| Marcia MacMillan(1999-2002) | Mississauga, ON: EarthWatch and Good Morning Toronto Anchor Main Collaborators: Randy Renaud, Anwar Knight |
CTV Newsnet Anchor |
| Lise McAuley(?-1998) | Keywall Presenter Weekend Report | With CJAD 800 in Montreal |
| Jackie Meretsky(2002-2005) | Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster (On-Call and Weekend Evenings) Main Collaborators: Chris Murphy, Anton Granic Last Day On-Air: September 18, 2005 |
NBC Weather Plus Meteorologist |
| Mae Moore | On-Call Broadcaster | |
| Bruce Myers | Keywall Presenter Weekend Report (1995) | Anglican priest |
| Sharon O'Flaherty (1998-2000) |
Mississauga, ON: EarthWatch Weekend (West) and Weekend Report Keywall Presenter Main Collaborators: Bob Pronyk |
|
| Kerry O'Reilly | ||
| Rory O'Shea(Presenter: 1998-2002) (Voice-over: 2003-) | Mississauga, ON: EarthWatch Weekend (East) Anchor Main Collaborators: Jane Brown, Zuraidah Alman |
Still with TWN but as Voice-Over artist. |
| Andy Peplowski | Anchor/Presentor Morning Report | This Morning Live Host/News Anchor on CKMI in Quebec |
| Leianne Pereira (1999-2004) | Mississauga, ON: Toronto Bureau Correspondent | |
| Irene Preklet(2001-2002) | Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster (On-Call) | 680 News Weekend news anchor |
| Bob Pronyk | Mississauga, ON: EarthWatch Weekend (West) Anchor Main Collaborators: Sharon O'Flaherty |
CKCO-TV Weekend Weather and Sports |
| Natasha Ramsahai (1999?-2001) | Mississauga, ON: On-Air Meteorologist (On-Call) | CBC Newsworld On-Air Meteorologist |
| Sujatha Raisanghani (1998-1999) | Mississauga, ON: Weekend Report Keywall Presenter | |
| Randy Renaud(1995-2001) | Montreal, QC: EarthWatch Weekend Keywall Presenter Mississauga, ON: EarthWatch (West) and EarthWatch (East) Keywall Presenter Main Collaborators: Cindy Sherwin, Murry Sherriffs, Scott Simms, Michelle Schurman |
CHOM-FM Montreal Saturday Evening Announcer and That CHOM 80's Show Host and occasionally seen at CFCF |
| Waub Rice(2005-2006) | Mississauga, ON: Toronto Bureau Correspondent | Freelance writer |
| Susan Rogers | ||
| Gary Ryan (1990-2003) |
Montreal, QC: Weather Broadcaster (Weekday Afternoons) Mississauga, ON: Across Canada Keywall Presenter Main Collaborators: Kim MacDonald, Zuraidah Alman, Karen Johnson |
Voice-Over Artist at: www.garyryanonline.com, and Commercial, Television & Film Actor |
| Lora Saccomani | ||
| Christine Schmidt (Now Christine Crosbie) |
Health Specialist for Global Ontario | |
| Michelle Schurman(?-2000) | Montreal, QC: Maritimes Bureau Correspondent Mississauga, ON: EarthWatch (West) and Across Canada Anchor Main Collaborators: Randy Renaud, Gary Ryan |
News reporter with CICT in Calgary |
| Chris Scott (1998-2006) |
Mississauga, ON: On-Air Meteorologist Oakville, ON: On-Air Meteorologist Main Collaborators: Sheryl Plouffe |
Plans to return to air sometime just before the summer. |
| Murray Sherriffs(?-1998) | Montreal, QC: EarthWatch Weekend Anchor Main Collaborators: Gwen Tolbart, Randy Renaud | News anchor and morning personality on CJFM "Mix 96" in Montreal |
| Cindy Sherwin | Anchor Earthwatch Weekend Main Collaborators: Randy Renaud, Scott Simms | CFCF news reporter |
| Scott Simms(1994?-2003) | Montreal, QC: EarthWatch (West) Keywall Presenter Mississauga, ON: Sea To Sea, Morning Report, EarthWatch (East) Keywall Presenter Main Collaborators: Tarah Black, Sherrie Claridge, Sheryl Plouffe |
Member of Canadian Parliament. |
| Sonya Singh(2002-2003) | Global Weather Anchor | |
| Michelle Skinner | Montreal, QC: Voice-Over Artist; Weekend Report Keywall Presenter | |
| Jerri Southcott (1995-1997) |
Montreal, QC: Weather Broadcaster (On-call) | CBC Television host Living in Ottawa |
| Jill Taylor(1998-2000) | CFTR AM 680 Toronto On-Air Meteorologist | |
| Kim Taylor | Mississauga, ON: Weather Broadcaster (On-Call) | Evening news anchor at CFRN (CTV) Edmonton ? |
| Barbra Tylbor (1998-2000) | Mississauga, ON: Morning Report Weather Broadcaster | |
| Gwen Tolbart | Montreal, QC: EarthWatch Weekend Keywall Presenter Main Collaborators: Murray Sherriffs, Scott Simms | News anchor for WTTG TV in Washington, DC. |
| Robin Ward | Mississauga, ON: Good Morning Toronto On-Location Reporter | Retired |
| Jillian Warry (Now Jillian Barberie) |
(?-2005) | At-large TV personality and weather presenter for Fox NFL Sunday.Appeared on Skating with Celebrities in early 2006 |
| Elaine Yim(1998-2000) | Mississauga, ON: Weekend Report Keywall Presenter |
[edit] Former programs (before 2002)
- Across Canada
- EarthWatch (East)
- EarthWatch (West)
- Good Morning Toronto
- May 26, 2000 - Show expanded its coverage area to include Georgetown, Acton, Ancaster, Dundas, Milton and Erin
- January 2, 2001 - Debuted with a fresh, new look that included a state-of-the-art cyberset
- 2001:
- Sheryl Plouffe (Anchor),
- Tom Reynolds (Commuter Reporter),
- Rob Haswell (Weather Presenter),
- Robin Ward (On-Location Reporter)
- Morning Report
- Sea to Sea
- This Weekend
- First show debuted on Saturday, March 24, 2001
- Weekend Report
[edit] Former programs (before 1992)
- Across Canada
- Good Morning Weather
- Weather of the day
[edit] Additional Details Regarding May 1998 Launch
On Saturday, May 2, 1998, The Weather Network started broadcasting nationally from its Mississauga studio (1 Robert Speck Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario) after relocating from Montreal. Many new presenters had arrived at this time including Anwar Knight, Kim MacDonald, and Rory O'Shea. Here is the list of on-air personalities who had helped to launch TWN's Mississauga era.
Weekday Programming:
| Timeslot (All Times Eastern) |
Show | Hosts |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 - 9:00 am | Morning Report | Barbara Tylbor |
| 5:30 - 9:00 am (GTA) | Good Morning Toronto | Tom Reynolds |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Sea To Sea | Sherrie Claridge, Scott Simms |
| 3:00 - 7:00 pm | None | Gary Ryan |
| 7:00 - 11:00 pm | EarthWatch (East) | Lila Feng, Colette Kennedy |
| 11:00 pm - 5:00 am | EarthWatch (West) | Michelle Schurman, Randy Renaud |
Weekend Programming:
| Timeslot (All Times Eastern) |
Show | Hosts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 - 10:00 am | Weekend Report | Anwar Knight |
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Weekend Report | Kim MacDonald |
| 3:00 - 7:00 pm | Weekend Report | Elaine Yim |
| 7:00 - 11:00 pm | EarthWatch Weekend (East) | Rory O'Shea, Jane Brown |
| 11:00 pm - 6:00 am | EarthWatch Weekend (West) | Bob Pronyk, Sharon O'Flaherty |
[edit] See also
- The Weather Channel, the American equivalent of The Weather Network.
[edit] References
- ^ "WeatherStar4000 In Canada" [1]
- ^ Press Release - The Weather Network Launches a new web site at www.theweathernetwork.com - "[2]", September 27, 1999
- ^ Press Release - The Weather Network like you’ve never seen it before - "[3]", March 27, 2002
- ^ Press Release - The Weather Network.com takes on a bold new look - "[4]", May 21, 2003
- ^ Press Release - The Weather Network launches its spring programming - "[5]", March 29, 2004
- ^ Press Release - Spring has Sprung at The Weather Network - "[6]", March 29, 2006
