Openly Karl

Karl Wells has been a broadcaster in Newfoundland and Labrador media since he first spoke into a live microphone on VOWR at age 16. His professional career began in 1974 at the CBC, where for 32 years he perfected his skills in hosting, performing, newscasting, and interviewing. He appeared on multiple radio and TV programs including the flagship TV news program, Here and Now, during which his dynamic on-location weather and community broadcasts made him a much-loved personality throughout the province. Since leaving the CBC Karl has pursued writing with a 14-year stint as a weekly Telegram restaurant and food columnist, for which he received the Canadian Culinary Federation Sandy Sanderson Award.