Jennifer started her career in 1987 at Citytv as a weekend intern while attending school and performing as a cheerleader for the Toronto Argonauts. She was hired full-time as a graphics operator for MuchMusic, and created on-air promos for both MuchMusic and Citytv. You may remember her as the Citytv Prize Queen. She was ‘discovered’ when singing at a staff party and was hired as the "Singing Weathergirl" on "BT-BreakfastTelevision."
Jennifer travels each morning to locations around and beyond the Greater Toronto Area with LiveEye, giving viewers a first hand account of events in and around our city. On any given day Jennifer can be found doing anything from the flying trapeze at Circus School, milking a goat at the Winter Fair, building a house with Habitat for Humanity, Repelling down a building in support of Easter Seals or jumping in Lake Ontario on for the Polar Bear Dip in support of World Vision. Jennifer has also broadcast live from Disney World Florida, Newfoundland and Barbados.
Jennifer presents celebrations every morning on "BT," announcing peoples' birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and graduations.
EDUCATION:
Radio & Television Broadcasting Diploma, Centennial College.
Community Involvment:
Jennifer runs each year in the Terry Fox Run and participates in many charity events for Big Brothers. She is the Co-Chair for The Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Toronto Bowl for Kids Sake. Jennifer was a Camp Councilor at Camp Oochigeas for three years and is still active in helping raise funds. Jennifer is also an Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity's Woman's Build. Jennifer also helps to raise awareness for the Children’s Breakfast Club and Reach for the Rainbow.
Jenn's Faves:
Her Hubby Greg Valentyne (Camera Operator at Citytv) and her two children Jackson & Georgia.
Did You Know...
Jennifer has released a CD of love songs and a live CD of Jazz standards.
Email:
bt@citytv.com
Offical Link:
BT - BreakfastTelevision
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