Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts is probably best-known as the Okanagan's very own weatherman(not a meteorologist). He came to CHBC Kelowna from CHEK-TV in Victoria in 1973 and since then has filled his days producing hundreds of stories on the people of the Okanagan. These days the stories are seen on "CHBC News at 5:30". He considers the Good News Bears Food Bank Fundraiser to be a fundraiser that became a Christmas tradition. He considers his association with Bill Barlee in "Gold Trails and Ghost Towns" to be a remarkable piece of good fortune and a lasting contribution to understanding B.C.'s history.  

Mike is committed to community involvement and continues to be the Central Okanagan United Way Honorary Chair, a role he's played since 1993. He's also the honorary chair of the Okanagan College Capital Campaign. 

 For his work he has received the Queen's Jubilee Medal, The Governor General's Caring Canadian Award, The Order of the Beaver, The B.C. Association of Broadcasters Performer of the Year Award, and the Anita Tozer Award for outstanding contribution to the community.  

Mike is blessed with a marriage of 40 years, three remarkable sons, daughters-in-law who abide him and five delightful grand-children. He has nurtured an obsession with golf and loves Okanagan apples and wine.