On TV: Index

Show Hosts Monday - Friday

Gary Archibald

Telling stories has been Gary’s trade in media for two decades and counting – it’s his passion. It all began professionally when he was just 18 years old - his first published photographic work was featured in national books about Canadian cities. However in 1999, a career transition took place that brought Gary from behind the lens to the art of conveying stories in front of the camera. Since then, Gary has worked in the television broadcast forum (as an anchor/journalist), in film & television (as an actor), and as a professional model.

In his hometown of Toronto, Gary got his start on-camera with Rogers Television covering junior hockey with Ontario Hockey League, then on The Weather Network, Global Television, and the A-Channel. From the #1 media market in Canada to the #1 media market in America and the world - when NBC scouted him in 2006 – Gary went off to work in the Big Apple. For three years Gary was a mainstay for the NBC Universal family of top-rated programs and networks including NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, MSNBC, Morning Joe with Joe Scarborough on MSNBC, NBC Weather-Plus, NBC Sports, The Today Show, The Early Today Show, and CNBC.

As a professional model since 1989, Gary has been represented by world-renown agencies - Elite Model Management and Ford Models over his career. He has modeled for Roots Canada, Sony, Harry Rosen, Danier Leather Inc., JC Penny, Holt Renfrew, Sears, The Hudson Bay Co., Tip Top Tailors and many other high profile clients. Moreover, Gary has appeared in numerous television commercials and made his motion picture feature debut in 2004's comedy hit "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle".

Gary is a graduate of the University of Toronto holding an Honours Bachelor Science degree in Psychology. He is also a graduate with Honours distinction (4.00 GPA) of the Centennial College Broadcasting, Radio & Television program.

Nicole Karkic

Nicole believes that all Canadians share a deep interest in the weather because of the profound effect it has on our daily lives. The weather can play a positive role by enabling us to enjoy Canada’s vast landscape and varied seasons to their fullest. However, the weather can also be so severe as to be the root of many disastrous situations. This powerful relationship that we have with the weather compels us to study its phenomenon on a daily basis.

Nicole is a graduate of the Theatre program at Queen’s University. Upon completing her degree Nicole returned to her native Toronto and pursued roles in both theatre and film. Subsequently, Nicole quickly began working in television where she hosted for various networks such as Global, Rogers and the Score.

In order to hone her skills as an on air presenter Nicole enrolled in the Broadcast Journalism program at Seneca College. Upon completing her studies Nicole was offered a position at the Weather Network. She is very enthusiastic to be a part of such an esteemed weather information team. In her role as a weather broadcaster Nicole is committed to provide accurate, informative and enjoyable forecasts for years to come.

Karen Johnson

Karen Johnson returns to The Weather Network with a new show and time slot. For the past 9 yrs she has co hosted GMT (Toronto Local Show) with Tom Reynolds. Karen had her first experience with winter weather out in the Prairies where she was the Weather Anchor and Writer at A-Channel Edmonton's Breakfast Television. Karen joined The Weather Network in 2002.

A Toronto native, Karen has extensive experience in the television world as a producer, Host, Writer, Reporter and Weather Anchor. After completing her studies in Broadcasting and Journalism and interning at CFTO TV, in Toronto, she landed her first reporter job with CFMT TV (now OMNI). She covered a broad range of issues both domestic and international. Quickly moving through the ranks she became the Entertainment Anchor and Host of "BOLLYWOOD BLVD", a Toronto based entertainment show covering the Indian film industry. Interviewing celebrities and presenting entertainment news. Karen also covered the Toronto International Film Festival, Grammy Awards (Los Angeles) and Daytime Emmy Awards (New York City).

Cooking didn't come naturally for Karen so when the station she was working for chose her to co-host a cooking show she jumped at the opportunity to learn another skill! 13years later THE VEGGIE TABLE is still on the air nationally and internationally. She still has a passion for cooking and had developed a website of South Asian veggie and non vegetarian dishes that can be found at www.thesouthasiantastingtable.com

Karen was first put into the spotlight as Miss Toronto 1990 (she was the first South Asian to capture the title) she competed in Miss Canada that same year. Her hard-working and professional attitude has resulted in numerous speaking engagements and events. In 2010, she was asked to MC a luncheon for the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper.

Now returning from maternity leave she is moving over to the National side to cover your weather stories across Canada. You can join Karen late evenings at 11pm EST. She has her CMOS accreditation.