Ann Rohmer
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Ann Margaret Rohmer is a television personality on CP24 in Toronto
, Canada
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's Canada AM.
In 1986, joined City TV as the CityPulse Weekend sports anchor. She was the first Canadian female sports reporter allowed to interview athletes in their changing rooms. Three years later, she began waking up at 5:00 a.m. to host BT-Breakfast Television - a routine she maintained for a 12-year run. Deciding it was time for a change, in October 2001, Rohmer became Anchor for CP24 and host of City Online, a week daily interactive talk show after CityNews
@ Noon that gives viewers the chance to comment on the specific news as it is covered, viewers either participate in a phone poll or call into the show (there is also Toll Free number that the viewers can call in ) or fax or e-mail to speak on the show. Rohmer is also Joined by guests for the specific news covered. In February 2002, she also took on hosting duties for CP24's new real estate show, Hot Property. She also hosts Animal House Calls. Rohmer will sometimes fill in as host of HomePage for Jee-Yun Lee and Perfect Fit for Tonya Rouse
. Rohmer is also well-known for her support of the World Wildlife Fund and other animal-related charities. Ann currently hosts CP24 weekdays starting at 9am and lasting through the afternoon. She also anchored the new CP24 program More On CP24 (added news coverage during commercial breaks of CityTv's Breakfast Television), the 'Live at Noon' newscast that gets the most up to date Weather/Traffic and chats along with Co-Host Stephen LeDrew as well as various CP24 weekday talk shows. As of March 2009, Rohmer is host of CP24 Breakfast
.
In June 2010, Rohmer resigned her primary duties at CP24. She received an on-air sendoff and a massive party to celebrate her career at the station. Her new position was supposed to be outside broadcasting. But in the fall of 2010, she returned to her regular weekday morning anchoring duties at CP24. CP24 did not address the reason for her return, or even the fact that she had returned to the anchor desk. She continues to host Animal House Calls and Hot Property.
and Olivia Rohmer and she has a younger sister, Catherine, who is a lawyer. Trained by top skating
coach Sheldon Galbraith, Rohmer competed at the provincial level until she was involved in a car accident at the age of 14. Although this ended her skating career, it has not stopped her from playing tennis
, being an aerobics
instructor and avidly participating in both water and downhill skiing
. She graduated from Branksome Hall in 1976 and worked as a flight attendant
for Nordair, during which time she was named Miss Interline and received a trophy from company vice-president Paul Pelletier.
She is divorced; her ex-husband is Canadian skier Steve Podborski
.
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
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Television career
In 1979, she hosted the syndicated program Show Biz. Hired by Global TV, she was a host on the award-winning magazine show That’s Life. Following that she was a features reporter on CTVCTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
's Canada AM.
In 1986, joined City TV as the CityPulse Weekend sports anchor. She was the first Canadian female sports reporter allowed to interview athletes in their changing rooms. Three years later, she began waking up at 5:00 a.m. to host BT-Breakfast Television - a routine she maintained for a 12-year run. Deciding it was time for a change, in October 2001, Rohmer became Anchor for CP24 and host of City Online, a week daily interactive talk show after CityNews
CityNews
CityNews is the title of local television newscasts currently seen on CITY-TV Toronto, Canada. It premiered on September 12, 1977 under the name CityPulse, then spread to Citytv stations in other cities across Canada. Due to severe financial issues, as of January 19, 2010, the only station that...
@ Noon that gives viewers the chance to comment on the specific news as it is covered, viewers either participate in a phone poll or call into the show (there is also Toll Free number that the viewers can call in ) or fax or e-mail to speak on the show. Rohmer is also Joined by guests for the specific news covered. In February 2002, she also took on hosting duties for CP24's new real estate show, Hot Property. She also hosts Animal House Calls. Rohmer will sometimes fill in as host of HomePage for Jee-Yun Lee and Perfect Fit for Tonya Rouse
Tonya Rouse
Tonya Rouse is a former TV personality and a Fitness Specialist on Citytv in Toronto. She was also the host for the show Perfect Fit Thursdays @ 5:00 PM EST on CP24...
. Rohmer is also well-known for her support of the World Wildlife Fund and other animal-related charities. Ann currently hosts CP24 weekdays starting at 9am and lasting through the afternoon. She also anchored the new CP24 program More On CP24 (added news coverage during commercial breaks of CityTv's Breakfast Television), the 'Live at Noon' newscast that gets the most up to date Weather/Traffic and chats along with Co-Host Stephen LeDrew as well as various CP24 weekday talk shows. As of March 2009, Rohmer is host of CP24 Breakfast
CP24 Breakfast
CP24 Breakfast is a Canadian morning television news show that airs on CP24, the show airs weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 7:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. on Saturdays and 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m...
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In June 2010, Rohmer resigned her primary duties at CP24. She received an on-air sendoff and a massive party to celebrate her career at the station. Her new position was supposed to be outside broadcasting. But in the fall of 2010, she returned to her regular weekday morning anchoring duties at CP24. CP24 did not address the reason for her return, or even the fact that she had returned to the anchor desk. She continues to host Animal House Calls and Hot Property.
Personal life
Her parents are Richard RohmerRichard Rohmer
Major-General Richard Heath Rohmer, OC, CMM, DFC, O.Ont, KStJ, CD, OL, QC, JD, LLD . Canada's most decorated citizen, an aviator, a senior lawyer , adviser to business leaders and the Government of Ontario. He is a prolific writer as the bibliography below shows...
and Olivia Rohmer and she has a younger sister, Catherine, who is a lawyer. Trained by top skating
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
coach Sheldon Galbraith, Rohmer competed at the provincial level until she was involved in a car accident at the age of 14. Although this ended her skating career, it has not stopped her from playing tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
, being an aerobics
Aerobics
Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness...
instructor and avidly participating in both water and downhill skiing
Skiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
. She graduated from Branksome Hall in 1976 and worked as a flight attendant
Flight attendant
Flight attendants or cabin crew are members of an aircrew employed by airlines primarily to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers aboard commercial flights, on select business jet aircraft, and on some military aircraft.-History:The role of a flight attendant derives from that of similar...
for Nordair, during which time she was named Miss Interline and received a trophy from company vice-president Paul Pelletier.
She is divorced; her ex-husband is Canadian skier Steve Podborski
Steve Podborski
Stephen Gregory Podborski, is a Canadian former World Cup and Olympic downhill ski racer with Ukrainian ancestry.-Racing career:...
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Awards
Rohmer has been given the following awards:- 1999, voted by the Toronto Sun as one of the "10 Sexiest Women" in Toronto.
- 1994 and 1999 voted by the Toronto Sun as one of Toronto's favourite television personalities.
- 1998 Variety Children's Charity Outstanding Community Volunteer.
- Nominated for ACTRA's Best Newcomer of the Year.
- Gordon Sinclair Award for Excellence in Broadcasting.
- 2001 Escoffier Society Media Award.