George Lagogianes
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George Lagogianes is a Canadian
television personality, currently a reporter/anchor for CP24.
Lagogianes was previously the host of Live at 5 before they changed the format of the show and changed the time from 5pm-5:30pm. He anchored the weeknight news. He was also previously the host of AutoShop.
Lagogianes graduated from Ryerson University
with a bachelor's degree in radio and television arts. After graduation, he began work in 1988 as a camera operator for local Toronto television station Citytv
and national music network MuchMusic
, which at the time were both owned by CHUM Limited
. He became a "videographer" for the CityPulse
news programme in 1990, subsequently becoming a host and reporter for the national Bravo! arts network. He has also served as co-host of the national dance music series Electric Circus
, and as an interviewer for Citytv's MovieTelevision, a programme which has been syndicated internationally in more than 90 countries.
Canada
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television personality, currently a reporter/anchor for CP24.
Lagogianes was previously the host of Live at 5 before they changed the format of the show and changed the time from 5pm-5:30pm. He anchored the weeknight news. He was also previously the host of AutoShop.
Lagogianes graduated from Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ryerson University is a public research university located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its urban campus is adjacent to Yonge-Dundas Square located at the busiest intersection in Downtown Toronto. The majority of its buildings are in the blocks northeast of the square in Toronto's Garden...
with a bachelor's degree in radio and television arts. After graduation, he began work in 1988 as a camera operator for local Toronto television station Citytv
Citytv
Citytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division...
and national music network MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
, which at the time were both owned by CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited was a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1945 to 2007. Immediately prior to its acquisition, it held full or joint control of two Canadian television systems — Citytv and A-Channel — comprising 11 local stations, and one CBC Television affiliate, one...
. He became a "videographer" for the CityPulse
CityNews
CityNews is the title of local television newscasts currently seen on CITY-TV Toronto, Canada. It premiered on September 12, 1977 under the name CityPulse, then spread to Citytv stations in other cities across Canada. Due to severe financial issues, as of January 19, 2010, the only station that...
news programme in 1990, subsequently becoming a host and reporter for the national Bravo! arts network. He has also served as co-host of the national dance music series Electric Circus
Electric Circus
Electric Circus, aka EC, was a Canadian live dance music television program aired on MuchMusic and Citytv. It aired from September 16, 1988 until December 12, 2003....
, and as an interviewer for Citytv's MovieTelevision, a programme which has been syndicated internationally in more than 90 countries.