Kathryn Humphreys
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Kathryn Humphreys (born 19 February 1970 in Oshawa, Ontario[1]) is a Canadian sports anchor for CityNews Tonight, starting in April 1998. She was previously with CityNews Weekend which she joined in March 1997.
She previously worked as an intern at 680 News in the sports department in Toronto and WBZ-TV in Boston. She returned to the Muskoka area to work at The Moose 100.9 FM in Bracebridge reporting news, sports and weather.
As the daughter of the Oshawa Generals owner, she has plenty of exposure to sports. She has played basketball, volleyball and football while sitting on Victoria College's Athletic Executive Board during university. She was also the one-time girlfriend of former NHL goalie, Craig Billington. She is currently married to Johnny Fay of The Tragically Hip. [2]
She earned an English degree, honours degree, a minor in history from the University of Toronto.
The broadcaster confirmed her departure from CityTV in November 2007 after failing to resolve a new contract with station management.[2] However the contract dispute was resolved and, on 10 December 2007, she re-assumed her position as a CityNews sportscaster. She will also be appearing on Rogers Sportsnet and The FAN 590.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Kathryn Humphreys profile. Exposure Magazine/Full Spectrum Network. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
- ^ a b Harris, Bill. "City TV sportcaster leaving", Jam!/Sun Media, 8 November 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
- ^ Zelkovich, Chris. "`Home-girl' Humphreys back with a bang", Toronto Star, 14 December 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
