Global Edmonton weather specialist Kevin O’Connell retired from Global Edmonton on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Global Edmonton’s Kevin O’Connell previously delivered the weather forecast on Global News Morning and Global News Hour at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on the weekends.
Kevin began in his broadcast career in Red Deer, Alta., in the 1980s. In the early 90s, he moved to co-host ITV First News (now Edmonton’s Global News Morning).
Kevin is involved with community organizations such as SCARS and his interest in music and theatre keeps him busy with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and local musical theatre and drama groups. He also conducts the Edmonton Police Service Chorus, which performs at city and police events, graduations, memorials, and Christmas concerts around Edmonton.
Kevin enjoys attending dinner and wine pairing groups with his wife and hosting friends and family.
WATCH: Weather specialist Kevin O’Connell answers a few questions for Global Edmonton viewers, including why he loves his job and the city, why local weather is so important, and more.
