Beverly Thomson

One of Canada’s most-respected personalities, Beverly Thomson is the co-host of Canada’s most-watched national morning show.

Thomson began her career in radio and moved into television as a reporter and anchor for CFTO-TV, now CTV Toronto, the flagship station of the CTV Television Network. She then moved to Global Television as their supper-hour news anchor at 5:30pm and 6pm. Her warmth and charm has attracted immense audiences to the various newscasts that she has anchored, including news specials and election coverage.

With more than 20 years of news experience as a broadcast journalist in radio and television, Thomson is passionate about the media’s role in society. She believes that her role as a broadcaster carries with it a responsibility to give back to the community. She publicly announced her battle with breast cancer and became a spokesperson for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in Ontario.

An alumni member of Seneca College, Thomson is married with two children, and is an active community volunteer. In addition to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, she works with the Mukibaum Association, the Rouge Valley Hospital Foundation and the Charles H. Best Diabetes Foundation, as well as serving on the Seneca College Board of Advisors for Broadcast and Communications Curriculum. In recognition of her efforts, Thomson recently received the 2006 Gemini Humanitarian Award for her public service and work in the community.