Avril Benoît is a Canadian journalist and former radio host and documentary producer for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Best Known For:The television program Here and Now
Breakthrough:Became the widely recognized host of CBC Radio One's flagship afternoon show 'Here and Now' in Toronto in 1999
10 Quick Facts About Avril Benoît
- Full Name: Avril Benoît
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: Radio host,radio personality,producer
- Known For: The television program Here and Now
- Current Role: Former radio host and documentary producer
- Place of Birth: Ottawa
- Birth Year: 1966
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Radio Host / Radio Personality and Producer
- Beats: Politics / Government and International / Foreign Affairs
Avril Benoît Age
Avril Benoît is about 60 years old as of 2026. Avril Benoît was born in 1966.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Toronto and Cape Breton University.
- University of Toronto
- Period: 2004-2005
- Cape Breton University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Community Economic Development
Career & Work
Avril Benoît's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and The Record.
Organization: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Role: Radio Host and Documentary Producer
Period: 1996–2004
Details: Toronto / Montreal · Hosted and produced 'Here and Now' and contributed to 'This Morning' on CBC Radio One.
Organization: The Record
Role: Editor
Period: Past
Details: Sherbrooke
Rise to Fame
Avril Benoît rose to prominence for her role on the radio program Here and Now.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Here and Now and This Morning.
- Radio Program: Here and Now (Host & Producer, 1999-2004) — CBC Radio One's afternoon flagship newsmagazine program in Toronto
- Radio Program: This Morning (Documentary Producer / Contributor, 1997) — Contributed production elements to the national network program
Notable Coverage
- 1990-91 Haitian General Election - The Globe and Mail - 1990 - Provided on-the-ground freelance reporting during the historic general elections in Haiti
Personal Information
- Full Name: Avril Benoît
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Radio host,radio personality,producer
- Nationality: Canadian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1966
- Place of Birth: Ottawa
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
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