Tasha Chiu
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Tasha Chiu is a Canadian
television journalist.
Chiu, a Vancouver native, holds a bachelor of arts from the University of British Columbia
, with a major in family studies and a minor in psychology
. She got her first break in television in 2002, when she won a search to become the station's Fastracks Snow Reporter. She spent the winter doing regular reports from Whistler-Blackcomb
. She ended up moving to Whistler to co-host and produce a show called The Vibe Outside for their local cable channel.
In 2003, Tasha then moved back to Vancouver and hosted The Express on Shaw Cable. In July 2005, she returned to Breakfast Television on CKVU. On August 21, 2008, Tasha announced that she will leave her post as LiveEye reporter and co-host on Breakfast Television
effective August 22, 2008, following her heart to Alberta. This move follows the firing of Tasha's co-hosts, Simi Sara and Dave Gerry on August 13, 2008. It is unknown who will fill her void. Tasha was also part of the Canucks PPV Broadcast team. Tasha recently co-hosted the morning show for Kraze 101.3 fm in Red Deer Alberta, along side Mike Diesel, but left in December 2009 to go back to television. Tasha is currently hosting and producing myCalgary and myEdmonton, both community lifestyle magazine shows for Telus TV.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
television journalist.
Chiu, a Vancouver native, holds a bachelor of arts from the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
, with a major in family studies and a minor in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
. She got her first break in television in 2002, when she won a search to become the station's Fastracks Snow Reporter. She spent the winter doing regular reports from Whistler-Blackcomb
Whistler-Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb is a major ski resort located 125 km north of Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada. By many measures it is the largest ski resort in North America; it is 50% larger than its nearest competitor in terms of size, has the greatest uphill lift capacity, and until 2009, had...
. She ended up moving to Whistler to co-host and produce a show called The Vibe Outside for their local cable channel.
In 2003, Tasha then moved back to Vancouver and hosted The Express on Shaw Cable. In July 2005, she returned to Breakfast Television on CKVU. On August 21, 2008, Tasha announced that she will leave her post as LiveEye reporter and co-host on Breakfast Television
Breakfast Television
Breakfast Television is a Canadian morning news and entertainment program which airs on the Citytv stations . Each station produces its own local edition of Breakfast Television....
effective August 22, 2008, following her heart to Alberta. This move follows the firing of Tasha's co-hosts, Simi Sara and Dave Gerry on August 13, 2008. It is unknown who will fill her void. Tasha was also part of the Canucks PPV Broadcast team. Tasha recently co-hosted the morning show for Kraze 101.3 fm in Red Deer Alberta, along side Mike Diesel, but left in December 2009 to go back to television. Tasha is currently hosting and producing myCalgary and myEdmonton, both community lifestyle magazine shows for Telus TV.