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'''Glen Baxter''' is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] television journalist. He hosted [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]'s [http://www.fashiontelevision.com/infashion/infashion.aspx ''In Fashion''] and reported for [http://www.fashiontelevision.com/channel/channel.aspx FashionTelevisionChannel].<ref>[http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=1985029] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref>
'''Glen Baxter''' is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] television journalist. He hosted [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]'s ''In Fashion'' and reported for FashionTelevisionChannel.<ref>[https://nationalpost.com/story.html?id=1985029] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==


He was raised in [[Montreal]]. Baxter moved to [[Toronto]] to study journalism at [[Ryerson University]], where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in applied arts. {{cn|date=May 2017}}
He was raised in [[Montreal]]. Baxter moved to [[Toronto]] to study journalism at [[Ryerson University]], where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in applied arts. {{citation needed|date=May 2017}}


==Career==
==Career==


Baxter began his career in television with a brief stint as a producer at [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] as a student.{{cn|date=May 2017}} While at YTV, he worked as an arts and entertainment on-camera reporter for [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|French CBC (Société Radio-Canada)]] on the station’s weekly show ''Survolt.''{{cn|date=May 2017}} In 1991, Glen received a call from [[Moses Znaimer]] {{cn|date=May 2017}} and landed a job at [[MuchMusic]] as an on-air reporter for ''FAX'' (now ''MuchNews''). He made the jump to entertainment as a reporter for [[CITY-TV|Citytv]]'s ''CityPulse'' in [[Toronto|Toronto.]]{{cn|date=May 2017}} In 2001, Baxter became host of ''In Fashion'' and a reporter for FashionTelevisionChannel,<ref>[http://www.fashiontelevision.com/show/personality_glenbaxter.aspx] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref> where he reports on fashion, design and photography.{{cn|date=May 2017}}
Baxter began his career in television with a brief stint as a producer at [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] as a student.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} While at YTV, he worked as an arts and entertainment on-camera reporter for [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|French CBC (Société Radio-Canada)]] on the station’s weekly show ''Survolt.''{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} In 1991, Glen received a call from [[Moses Znaimer]] {{citation needed|date=May 2017}} and landed a job at [[MuchMusic]] as an on-air reporter for ''FAX'' (now ''MuchNews''). He made the jump to entertainment as a reporter for [[CITY-TV|Citytv]]'s ''CityPulse'' in [[Toronto]].{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} In 2001, Baxter became host of ''In Fashion'' and a reporter for FashionTelevisionChannel,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fashiontelevision.com/show/personality_glenbaxter.aspx |title=Fashion Television: Glen Baxter |accessdate=2010-02-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329044414/http://www.fashiontelevision.com/show/personality_glenbaxter.aspx |archivedate=2010-03-29 }}</ref> where he reports on fashion, design and photography.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}


He reports on-site at [[Fashion week|Toronto Fashion Week]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://finalfashion.ca/the-lg-fashion-week-media-guide/|title=the LG Fashion Week media guide - Final Fashion|website=finalfashion.ca}}</ref> and [[Fashion week|Montréal Fashion Week]] each year.<ref>[http://www.mcgilldaily.com/articles/5353] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref>
He reports on-site at [[Fashion week|Toronto Fashion Week]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://finalfashion.ca/the-lg-fashion-week-media-guide/|title=the LG Fashion Week media guide - Final Fashion|website=finalfashion.ca}}</ref> and [[Fashion week|Montréal Fashion Week]] each year.<ref>[http://www.mcgilldaily.com/articles/5353] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref>
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==Projects==
==Projects==


Baxter's photographs from [[Asia]], [[Africa]] and the [[Middle East]] were displayed in four solo exhibitions.{{cn|date=May 2017}} He raised more than $50,000 for [[Right To Play]] from his annual exhibits and auctions.{{cn|date=May 2017}} He spent time visiting the charity’s programs in [[Benin]] and [[Ethiopia]]{{cn|date=May 2017}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionincubator.com/happenings/newsletter/tfi-news-june-2008.shtml|title=Toronto Fashion Incubator :: TFI News June 2008|website=www.fashionincubator.com}}</ref> where he met with volunteers and children who benefit from the organization's work.{{cn|date=May 2017}}
Baxter's photographs from [[Asia]], [[Africa]] and the [[Middle East]] were displayed in four solo exhibitions.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} He raised more than $50,000 for [[Right To Play]] from his annual exhibits and auctions.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} He spent time visiting the charity’s programs in [[Benin]] and [[Ethiopia]]{{citation needed|date=May 2017}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionincubator.com/happenings/newsletter/tfi-news-june-2008.shtml|title=Toronto Fashion Incubator :: TFI News June 2008|website=www.fashionincubator.com|access-date=2010-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121222512/http://www.fashionincubator.com/happenings/newsletter/tfi-news-june-2008.shtml|archive-date=2008-11-21|url-status=dead}}</ref> where he met with volunteers and children who benefit from the organization's work.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}


Baxter volunteered for the [[Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research]] (CANFAR) as a junior committee member for five years{{cn|date=May 2017}}, where he helped organize and attended the foundation's 8-Ball and Red Party, which raised close to half a million dollars for [[HIV]]/[[HIV/AIDS research]].{{cn|date=May 2017}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.speakers.ca/baxter_glen.aspx|title=Speakers' Spotlight|website=www.speakers.ca}}</ref>
Baxter volunteered for the [[Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research]] (CANFAR) as a junior committee member for five years{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}, where he helped organize and attended the foundation's 8-Ball and Red Party, which raised close to half a million dollars for [[HIV]]/[[HIV/AIDS research]].{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.speakers.ca/baxter_glen.aspx|title=Speakers' Spotlight|website=www.speakers.ca|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112213434/http://www.speakers.ca/baxter_glen.aspx|archivedate=2009-01-12}}</ref>


Baxter was a guest speaker and regular host for [[John Ralston Saul]]'s Le Francais Pour L'Avenir (French for the Future), where he encouraged high school students to speak and learn French and shared his thoughts on bilingualism.{{cn|date=May 2017}}
Baxter was a guest speaker and regular host for [[John Ralston Saul]]'s Le Francais Pour L'Avenir (French for the Future), where he encouraged high school students to speak and learn French and shared his thoughts on bilingualism.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}


In March 2009, he became Honorary Chair of SNAP!09, an annual photographic fundraiser held in Toronto that benefits the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT).<ref>[http://torontoseeker.com/item-4518794.htm] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref>
In March 2009, he became Honorary Chair of SNAP!09, an annual photographic fundraiser held in Toronto that benefits the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://torontoseeker.com/item-4518794.htm |title=Be Part of the Big Picture at SNAP!, the Annual Photographic ... &#124; Torontoseeker.com |accessdate=2010-02-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717075157/http://torontoseeker.com/item-4518794.htm |archivedate=2011-07-17 }}</ref>


In September 2009, Baxter emceed The Best of Canada Interior Design Awards in [[Toronto]].{{cn|date=May 2017}} In October of the same year, Glen moderated FASHION//NEXT: The Annual Forum for Toronto’s Next Generation of Fashion Industry Professionals.{{cn|date=May 2017}}
In September 2009, Baxter emceed The Best of Canada Interior Design Awards in [[Toronto]].{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} In October of the same year, Glen moderated FASHION//NEXT: The Annual Forum for Toronto’s Next Generation of Fashion Industry Professionals.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}


On June 11, 2009, he hosted the [[Canadian Centre for Architecture]]’s annual event in [[Montreal]], attended by [[Quebec]] Premier [[Jean Charest]] and Montreal Mayor [[Gérald Tremblay]].<ref>[http://www3.cca.qc.ca/pages/communique.asp?com=222&lang=eng] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref>
On June 11, 2009, he hosted the [[Canadian Centre for Architecture]]’s annual event in [[Montreal]], attended by [[Quebec]] Premier [[Jean Charest]] and Montreal Mayor [[Gérald Tremblay]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www3.cca.qc.ca/pages/communique.asp?com=222&lang=eng |title=CCA - Press Release |accessdate=2010-02-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706200354/http://www3.cca.qc.ca/pages/communique.asp?com=222&lang=eng |archivedate=2011-07-06 }}</ref>


He appeared in the ''[[Toronto Star]]''’s Top 10 Best Dressed Men in Canada and earned a style award from ''[[The Globe and Mail]] in 1996.{{cn|date=May 2017}}
He appeared in the ''[[Toronto Star]]''’s Top 10 Best Dressed Men in Canada and earned a style award from ''[[The Globe and Mail]] in 1996.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}

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Latest revision as of 17:54, 2 June 2023


Glen Baxter is a Canadian television journalist. He hosted CTV's In Fashion and reported for FashionTelevisionChannel.[1]

Early life[edit]

He was raised in Montreal. Baxter moved to Toronto to study journalism at Ryerson University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in applied arts. [citation needed]

Career[edit]

Baxter began his career in television with a brief stint as a producer at YTV as a student.[citation needed] While at YTV, he worked as an arts and entertainment on-camera reporter for French CBC (Société Radio-Canada) on the station’s weekly show Survolt.[citation needed] In 1991, Glen received a call from Moses Znaimer [citation needed] and landed a job at MuchMusic as an on-air reporter for FAX (now MuchNews). He made the jump to entertainment as a reporter for Citytv's CityPulse in Toronto.[citation needed] In 2001, Baxter became host of In Fashion and a reporter for FashionTelevisionChannel,[2] where he reports on fashion, design and photography.[citation needed]

He reports on-site at Toronto Fashion Week,[3] and Montréal Fashion Week each year.[4]

Projects[edit]

Baxter's photographs from Asia, Africa and the Middle East were displayed in four solo exhibitions.[citation needed] He raised more than $50,000 for Right To Play from his annual exhibits and auctions.[citation needed] He spent time visiting the charity’s programs in Benin and Ethiopia[citation needed],[5] where he met with volunteers and children who benefit from the organization's work.[citation needed]

Baxter volunteered for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) as a junior committee member for five years[citation needed], where he helped organize and attended the foundation's 8-Ball and Red Party, which raised close to half a million dollars for HIV/HIV/AIDS research.[citation needed][6]

Baxter was a guest speaker and regular host for John Ralston Saul's Le Francais Pour L'Avenir (French for the Future), where he encouraged high school students to speak and learn French and shared his thoughts on bilingualism.[citation needed]

In March 2009, he became Honorary Chair of SNAP!09, an annual photographic fundraiser held in Toronto that benefits the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT).[7]

In September 2009, Baxter emceed The Best of Canada Interior Design Awards in Toronto.[citation needed] In October of the same year, Glen moderated FASHION//NEXT: The Annual Forum for Toronto’s Next Generation of Fashion Industry Professionals.[citation needed]

On June 11, 2009, he hosted the Canadian Centre for Architecture’s annual event in Montreal, attended by Quebec Premier Jean Charest and Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay.[8]

He appeared in the Toronto Star’s Top 10 Best Dressed Men in Canada and earned a style award from The Globe and Mail in 1996.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1] [dead link]
  2. ^ "Fashion Television: Glen Baxter". Archived from the original on 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
  3. ^ "the LG Fashion Week media guide - Final Fashion". finalfashion.ca.
  4. ^ [2] [dead link]
  5. ^ "Toronto Fashion Incubator :: TFI News June 2008". www.fashionincubator.com. Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
  6. ^ "Speakers' Spotlight". www.speakers.ca. Archived from the original on 2009-01-12.
  7. ^ "Be Part of the Big Picture at SNAP!, the Annual Photographic ... | Torontoseeker.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-02-13.
  8. ^ "CCA - Press Release". Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2010-02-13.

External links[edit]

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