Chantal Desjardins
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Chantal Desjardins is a Canadian radio host. Chantal co-hosts CHOM-FM
97.7's morning show, Chantal and Bad Pete, with Pete Marier.
and a Creative Communications diploma from Red River College
.
Desjardins began her career as a copywriter along with Eric Menzies, then later a sports anchor and reporter for Citytv
Winnipeg (CHMI-TV
).
After moving to Montreal in 2006, Desjardins worked as a sports reporter and weekend sports anchor for CJAD radio in Montreal, then as a traffic reporter for Astral Media
. From January to December 2009, Chantal co-hosted The Rush with Mark and Chantal, on Virgin Radio 96 (CJFM-FM
) from 4:00 to 7:00 weekday afternoons, with Mark Bergman
. This was Virgin Radio's inaugural drive home show after its format change from MIX 96.
On January 4, 2010, Chantal joined Pete Marier on the CHOM-FM
morning show from 5:30 am to 9:00 am; PJ Stock has since been added as a third host.
.
CHOM-FM
CHOM-FM is an English language radio station located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned and operated by Astral Media, it broadcasts on 97.7 MHz from the Mount Royal candelabra tower, with an effective radiated power of 41,200 watts using an omnidirectional antenna.The station has a mainstream rock...
97.7's morning show, Chantal and Bad Pete, with Pete Marier.
Biography
Desjardins graduated with a Communications degree from the University of WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg is a public university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that offers undergraduate faculties of art, business and economics, education, science and theology as well as graduate programs. The U of W's founding colleges were Manitoba College and Wesley College, which merged...
and a Creative Communications diploma from Red River College
Red River College
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology is located in Winnipeg. The College offers degree, diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship programs in the applied arts, applied sciences, and various trades. The university press, The Projector, is a member of CUP.-Campus:It has a number...
.
Desjardins began her career as a copywriter along with Eric Menzies, then later a sports anchor and reporter for Citytv
Citytv
Citytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division...
Winnipeg (CHMI-TV
CHMI-TV
CHMI-DT is a television station licensed to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, with most of its operations in Winnipeg. It is part of the Citytv system, and the only Rogers TV station not part of any duopoly ever since CIIT-TV was sold to S-VOX in 2008.-History:The station was licensed by the...
).
After moving to Montreal in 2006, Desjardins worked as a sports reporter and weekend sports anchor for CJAD radio in Montreal, then as a traffic reporter for Astral Media
Astral Media
Astral Media Inc. is a Canadian media corporation. It is Canada's largest radio broadcaster with 83 radio stations in eight provinces, and is a major player in premium and specialty television in Canada, including The Movie Network, Super Écran, Family, Teletoon, Canal D, Canal Vie, VRAK.TV,...
. From January to December 2009, Chantal co-hosted The Rush with Mark and Chantal, on Virgin Radio 96 (CJFM-FM
CJFM-FM
CJFM-FM is an English language Canadian radio station located in Montreal, Quebec. Owned and operated by Astral Media, it broadcasts on 95.9 MHz with an effective radiated power of 41,200 watts using an omnidirectional antenna....
) from 4:00 to 7:00 weekday afternoons, with Mark Bergman
Mark Bergman
Mark Bergman is a Canadian radio and television personality. He is the Program Director and Brand Director of Montreal's Virgin Radio 96...
. This was Virgin Radio's inaugural drive home show after its format change from MIX 96.
On January 4, 2010, Chantal joined Pete Marier on the CHOM-FM
CHOM-FM
CHOM-FM is an English language radio station located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned and operated by Astral Media, it broadcasts on 97.7 MHz from the Mount Royal candelabra tower, with an effective radiated power of 41,200 watts using an omnidirectional antenna.The station has a mainstream rock...
morning show from 5:30 am to 9:00 am; PJ Stock has since been added as a third host.
Personal life
Desjardins is currently married to retired Canadian football player Dave MudgeDave Mudge
Dave Mudge is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman who has played in the Canadian Football League since 1999 for the Toronto Argonauts, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Montreal Alouettes. He won the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 2001 while playing for the Blue...
.