Tamara Taggert is a Canadian broadcaster, born on May 2, 1968, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, where she studied Broadcast Communications. She graduated in 1991 alongside fellow broadcaster John Shorthouse.
Her television broadcasting career began at CIVT-TV, known at the time as “Vancouver Television.” CIVT-TV is the only full-fledged CTV station in British Columbia and the only CTV station based in the Pacific Time Zone. Taggert initially presented the community calendar and was soon promoted to co-host the morning show. She later moved into the evening entertainment segment.
In 2001, Taggert took on the role of weather presenter, a position she held for nine years. During this time, she was voted “Best TV Weather Person” in The Georgia Straight’s Annual Readers’ Choice Poll. In January 2011, she transitioned to the news desk as co-anchor.
Taggert extended her media career beyond news broadcasting. She hosted the home renovation series Love It or Lose It on HGTV for two seasons and received a 2005 Leo Award nomination for "Best Host, Lifestyle Series." She has made appearances in several television dramas including Cold Squad, Touching Evil, and Robson Arms. Her film credits include Antitrust, Josie and the Pussycats, Halloween: Resurrection, and Along Came a Spider.
She was honored as "Woman of the Year" at the 2003 Consumer’s Choice Awards and has appeared on the cover of TV Week magazine seven times.
On December 8, 2010, it was announced that Taggert would co-anchor CTV News at Six alongside Mike Killeen, following the departure of longtime anchors Pamela Martin and Bill Good. Taggert and Killeen debuted as co-anchors on January 3, 2011. Their professionalism and on-screen chemistry earned them a dedicated viewer base across British Columbia.
However, in April 2018, the duo was unexpectedly let go as part of what the network termed a “refresh.” CTV News Director Les Staff commented, “Mike and Tamara are consummate professionals, and we wish them the very best on what’s to come.” The move led to significant public pushback, with hundreds taking to social media to express disappointment.
Taggert has openly shared her personal experiences to support and uplift others. She married musician and award-winning guitarist Dave Genn on February 4, 2006. Genn, known for his work with Matthew Good Band and later with 54-40, and Taggert have three children: Beckett (born August 2, 2007), Zoe (born September 24, 2008), and Poppy (born August 16, 2010).
The couple’s son Beckett was born with Down Syndrome. Taggert is a vocal advocate for individuals with Down Syndrome, frequently using her public platform to promote awareness and support for related causes. Her advocacy is visible through various charity involvements and personal posts on social media.
| Birth Date: | 2 May, 1968 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Vancouver |
| Education: | British Columbia Institute of Technology |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Canadian meteorologist |
