Arts & Lifestyle Anchor / Reporter
Adam Sawatsky has been covering Vancouver Island’s arts and culture community for more than a decade. Prior to joining CTV News, he worked as a professional film and theatre actor who performed on every major stage in the city. He was also a graphic designer for Victoria’s alternative theatre companies.
In broadcasting, Adam began at Shaw Television and CFUV Radio before becoming the Theatre Reviewer for CBC Radio.
Adam is also the host of CFAX 1070’s ‘Eye on the Arts’, which airs on Sundays from noon to 2:00pm.
Awards:
- Multiple awards from the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) at the regional, national and international level, including an Edward R. Murrow Award
- Favourite Local Personality by Monday Magazine’s M-Awards
Education:
- Diploma — St. Michael’s University School (Victoria, BC)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre — University of Victoria (Victoria, BC)
Extracurricular:
Adam spends his free time with his wife, Cheryl, and their son Liam.
Follow Adam on Twitter: @CTVNewsAdam