Turn to Rogers TV on Tuesday, October 14th starting at 9pm for live federal election coverage
At some point during the election night coverage, I will be making an appearance on the program. I recommend the people of York Region watch the Rogers coverage on October 14 to get a local perspective on the federal election as well as analysis from a community perspective. Rogers has done a great job covering the election thus far. During the provincial election night coverage, the Conversation Cafe format was an excellent format and the coverage was very professional. I was glad to participate and look forward to taking part again in this election.
-Darryl
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Information about the Broadcast:
Turn to Rogers TV on Tuesday, October 14th starting at 9pm for live federal election coverage with results, reports and insight on how the outcome of the election will affect York Region. Turn to Rogers TV on Tuesday, October 14th starting at 9pm for live federal election coverage with results, reports and insight on how the outcome of the election will affect York Region.
Hosts:
Fil Martino
Fil Martino is the Anchor and Producer for First Local and is a committed member of the Rogers TV team.
As a reporter for First Local Fil travelled to Africa and India with Christian Blind Mission International officials to document their work. She also produced many special news serials including: The Last Days of the Dump - Chronicling the life of the Keele Valley Landfill Site; CBMI Changing Lives and Into India: Vimala's Story; Life After SARS - A look at what life is like for EMS workers in York Region after SARS; and Answering the Call - Featuring the region's fire departments and how they are working to keep York Region safe.
Fil has received media awards for her coverage of crime stories and police programs in the region from both The OPP and York Regional Police. Fil enjoys volunteering her time to help out local charities including CBM in Whitchurch-Stouffville and The Canadian Cancer Society. Fil also enjoys reading and writing and has travelled throughout Canada, the U.S., Europe, Africa, India and Australia.
Fil graduated from The University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and from Seneca College with a Radio and Television Arts Diploma. She completed co-op placements at The Dini Petty Show and CKVR before beginning a placement at The Regional News on Classicom Cable in 1992.
John Taylor
John Taylor is currently host of Focal Point, Rogers TV’s issues based program. You may recognize John as he has appeared as a guest on several Rogers TV shows in the past.
John was elected to Municipal Office in 2006 when he became Regional Councillor for the Town of Newmarket, representing the Town on both Town of Newmarket Council and York Region Council. He is a member of numerous Regional and Municipal committees and is York Region’s appointee to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Canadian National Exhibition Boards of Directors. He is the Town’s appointee to the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce.
John was born and raised in Newmarket. He has always had a passion for his community. He is President of the Heart and Stroke Foundation York Region North; is a member of Habitat for Humanity’s Site Selection Committee; and the Fundraising Committee for Voices of Joy.
John has bachelor degrees in English and Education, a Masters degree in Canadian Studies and a Ph.D. in Education. He has been a high school teacher and has taught Educational Policy at U.B.C. and his work on First Nations education in Canada has been published. He has worked as an independent investment consultant and is a partner in a logistics and transportation company that employs more than 25 people. He has more than 20 years of political experience – he has worked as special assistant to the Minister of Community and Social Services and has worked on numerous election campaigns at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. He was a provincial candidate for the riding of York North in 2003.
John is an avid reader and collects Canadian literature. Although he has traveled extensively, he enjoys the simplicity of walking and spending time at the cottage. John is married to Michelle and together they have a baby daughter, Addison.
