When anyone leaves their job, the question has always been where they are headed next and it’s no different for the now-former Global News anchor, as many keep asking where he is headed next after announcing his exit from Global News where he had been for some time. So, where is Paul Haysom going after announcing his exit from Global News?
In this article, we find out who he is, what he did at Global News, and where he is headed after his exit.
Paul Haysom Leaves Global News
Morning TV news enthusiasts will have to bid farewell to the recognizable face as the news anchor for the well-liked morning television show in Vancouver announced he will be leaving this month.
Paul Haysom of Global News made the announcement on the morning show on Thursday that June 16 will be his last day working for the organization.
Haysom said on Twitter: “This job has been the thrill of a lifetime and that has everything to do with the incredible team, and the amazing BC viewers.”
Haysom, who has worked at Global for more than six years, remarked on how hospitable everyone in the province has been over time.
“I wanted to say thank you to everyone at Global, all the people here who work on-air and off. But most of all to all the incredible viewers here,” he said.
So where is Paul Haysom going after leaving Global News? We shall find out as this article wears on.
The distinguished journalist covered the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and provided live coverage of the Stanley Cup riots in 2011. Prior to switching to the anchor position, he was also prominently featured during the disastrous floods that hit southern Alberta in 2013.
Haysom was also mentioned on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Show earlier this year for jokingly tweeting about 4/20 being “cannabis Christmas.”
Haysom’s parents were both journalists, thus news runs in the family.
Brief Bio Of Paul?
For Global News Morning BC, Paul Haysom is the news anchor.
He will be leaving the station this month after announcing his exit.
Paul relocated to British Columbia from Calgary, where he hosted the Global News at 11 newscast.
Haysom worked in British Columbia as a reporter and award-winning anchor for CHEK-TV on Vancouver Island before transferring to Global BC, where he is a producer and anchor, before joining Global News Calgary.
Paul’s broadcasting live from the heart of the 2011 Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver and his coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics are just a couple of his career highlights.
Paul also arrived by plane to assist the Global Calgary team in reporting on the historic floods that struck southern Alberta in June 2013.
Where Is Paul Haysom Going?
Where is Paul Haysom going? The award-winning journalist is moving to Vancouver Island, for a return to a place he previously worked.
On Vancouver Island, Haysom has accepted a new position with Chek News.
Haysom has previously interacted with Chek.
In reality, before joining Global in Calgary and Vancouver, he worked as a correspondent for the Island TV station.
He wrote in a Tweet; “I am VERY excited to announce that I will be returning to
@CHEK_News to anchor the 6PM newscast. CHEK is where I started my career & I can’t wait to rejoin the talented team on Vancouver Island. Nikki, Fuller and I couldn’t be happier to be coming home… #SeeYouSoon #CHEK.”
