
Derek Taylor
Derek joined Global Winnipeg in 2007, where he spent five years anchoring North America’s #1 soccer show, the Fox Soccer Report, airing on Fox Sportsworld Canada and produced at Global Winnipeg. “Highlights from my time on the Fox Soccer Report include covering the MLS Cup in 2007 and 2010 and flying to Los Angeles to play a video game against American soccer superstar Landon Donovan.”
Derek grew up in Okotoks, Alta., (just south of Calgary) and studied journalism at Ryerson University in Toronto. “I loved sports and television as a kid. I learned at age six that I wouldn’t be a pro athlete, so tried to find something else.” He knew in high school that television was where he wanted to be. He loved sports and thought television was a way to show people they should love sports too. Derek’s first on-air job was doing weather, traffic and snow reports on 106.5 Mountain FM in Canmore, Alta. His first TV job was as a news reporter in Kamloops, B.C. “Highlights from there include sitting in a car with a parka on in 36-degree heat to show why you shouldn’t leave your dog in the car.” Derek came to Winnipeg in December 2001 and worked as a news reporter. “My fondest memory of news reporting is a story about a boy being hit in the face and knocked off his skateboard by a goose. We did the story in the vein of America’s Most Wanted, and that the geese were trying to take over the city.”
Derek’s years of broadcasting experience, great sense of humour and love for his chosen career make him a great fit for Morning News. “We can teach you things and learn things from you as well. I hope we give you a new way to look at issues about our city and country. Most of all I want to send you out the door feeling better about yourself and the city you live in.”
Author Archives
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Fewer than 1 in 4 Winnipeggers voted Bowman for mayorContinuing a trend in our elections, mayor-elect Brian Bowman did not get a majority of the vote. Not even close.BlogsOct 23, 2014
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17 Wing cancels event after Parliament shootingsThe shootings in Ottawa have caused Winnipeg's 17 Wing to cancel an event celebrating departing soldiers.Oct 22, 2014
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Pets & Pals: The training of a service dogWINNIPEG - Dogs can be adorable. Be they big, small, fluffy, furry, spotted, or those ones with a single white eye, you just want to pet them. Sometimes they are so cute, they cause people to approach one that clearly says “SERVICE ANIMAL”. That is an absolute no-no.FeaturesSep 17, 2014
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Here’s why the Bombers will miss the playoffsThe CFL schedule helped the Bombers to a tremendous start. But it will be their undoing in the end.BlogsSep 5, 2014
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This things I believeOn his 40th birthday, Derek Taylor shares some thoughts on making life easier and making the world make senseBlogsAug 20, 2014
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Update: CFL Signature uniform power rankingDerek Taylor offers his never-understated opinion on the CFL's new Signature uniforms after the Winnipeg Blue Bombers debuted their helmets.BlogsAug 19, 2014
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Morning News accepts the Ice Bucket ChallengeGlobal Winnipeg's Morning News hosts accept the Ice Bucket Challenge, though it requires a special measure to complete.CanadaAug 15, 2014
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5 things I learned from Gord Steeves’ wifeThere are very important take-aways from Gord & Lorrie Steeves' troubles.BlogsAug 11, 2014
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Stanley Cup champion Marc Savard turns to golfMarc Savard is a Stanley Cup champion, who five times during his NHL career, scored 20 or more goals in a season. But concussions have robbed him of the sport he loves forcing him to find a new passion.SportsJul 11, 2014
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Top 5 list: Remember the O.J. Simpson chase?20 years after "white Bronco" and "Kato Kaelin" became international jokes, we remember the best and worst that has come from the O.J. Simpson trial.BlogsJun 17, 2014
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In The Elevator: Judy ‘Wash Your Knees At Least’New mayoral candidate Judy Wasylycia-Leis addresses the burning question about her campaign: How do you pronounce your name?BlogsJun 4, 2014
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A hero in West BroadwayKen Opaleke is a hero in the city of Winnipeg. And you should take the opportunity to meet him this Sunday.BlogsMay 26, 2014
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Evan Gill sets the record straightEvan Gill's draft standing could have been jeopardized by a news report Monday, so the Winnipegger acted quickly to prevent any damage.SportsMay 13, 2014
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In the Elevator: Evan GillDerek Taylor chats with Manitoba Bison and CFL prospect Evan Gill in the Global Winnipeg elevator.BlogsMay 13, 2014
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In the Elevator: Lloyd Axworthy on dealing with the opposite sexWhen you guess a woman's weight, should you guess for real? We went to a master of (international) relations, Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, for an answer.BlogsApr 23, 2014
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Winnipeg Morning News blog: Sloth Sax with Walle LarssonThe sounds of sloths in sanctuaries in Columbia and Costa Rica inspired a few choice sounds from Winnipeg saxophonist Walle Larsson.BlogsApr 15, 2014
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BLOG: The Jets need to keep Paul MauricePaul Maurice wants to return as Jets head coach. But did the team show enough in his 35 games to earn a long-term deal?BlogsApr 14, 2014
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Amazing hockey pregame showIs this the next improvement to the Winnipeg Jets pre-game experience?SportsApr 10, 2014
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So you’ve hit a pothole. Should you avoid MPI?Derek Taylor examines the cost of using MPI to repair your pothole damage.BlogsApr 4, 2014
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Kiss the playoffs goodbye Jets fansYes there are 15 games left in the season, but the numbers say that the Jets have little to no chance of making the playoffs.BlogsMar 14, 2014
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To the young lady giving out my number …The following should not have been seen by bleary eyes at three in the morning.BlogsMar 11, 2014
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Protecting yourself from fraudLen Terlinski of the Manitoba Securities Commission and Winnipeg police Det. Sgt. Kathy Antymis explain what you can do to protect yourself from investment fraud.Mar 10, 2014
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Why I love volleyballIn the '90s volleyball made a big change that allowed even small athletes to compete on an even level. And my love for the sport grows because of it.BlogsMar 6, 2014
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The city knows it’s going to snow, right?Why is it so hard for the City of Winnipeg to budget for snow removal? Their budgets seem intentionally removed from reality.BlogsFeb 19, 2014
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Maurice’s Jets continue to amazeChanging ships in midstream has certainly worked for the Winnipeg Jets. In fact, this is the best example of how firing a coach can change a team.BlogsFeb 4, 2014