Maria LeRose
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Learning the Ropes

In 1980 I burst onto the Vancouver television scene as host of Vancouver Morning, daily, hour-long talk show produced at CKVU Televison.  Within two years I was promoted to prime time – as co-host of the station’s flagship show Vancouver where I remained until 1987. This experience provided an important training ground for learning the essential skills of interviewing, and becoming comfortable in front of the camera. For the first year I watched every program after it went to air.  With a critical eye I noted what worked and what did not work and set out to learn my craft.  

I loved the challenge of live television.  But once I became confident on-air I realized that something was missing.  I was ready to refocus my attention on social issues - the "people" side of life.  I wanted to go back to my roots. 

That's when I became the Family Columnist for CBC British Columbia Television's evening news. As Family Columnist I did in-depth stories about issues that affected children and families.  Soon I was doing the same kinds of stories for the CBC Television network flagship program MIDDAY.