Bindu Suri is a Canadian broadcast journalist and news anchor. She is best known as the co-anchor of Global News Morning Calgary on weekdays.

She was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and now lives in Calgary with her family.

Suri joined Global Calgary in 2007 and has covered some of the province’s biggest stories, from destructive tornadoes and avalanches to the catastrophic flooding in Southern Alberta. She is also the weekday news anchor on the Global TV app and Amazon Prime Video.

She has been part of major live broadcasts, including the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and live press conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Outside the newsroom, Suri is known for hosting community events that promote diversity and inclusion, such as GlobalFest and the Seva Gala for the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

Quick Facts of Bindu Suri

Full NameBindu Suri
ProfessionBroadcast journalist, news anchor
AgeYet to be updated
Date of BirthYet to be updated
NationalityCanadian
Zodiac/Sun SignYet to be updated
BirthplaceEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Current AddressCalgary, Alberta, Canada
GenderFemale

Bindu Suri Early Life and Education 

Bindu Suri was born and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

She now lives in Calgary with her family, where most of her extended family also resides. She has a big family spread out across Calgary who are always available to help in a pinch.

Education

Bindu always dreamed of working in television news. After high school, she first attended the University of Alberta, where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biological science.

She later enrolled at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary. There, she completed a two-year diploma program in Broadcast News, which included a practicum at a news station.

She has described the internship as extremely valuable, calling it her first-hand introduction to the daily operations of a newsroom.

SchoolYet to be updated
Alma MaterSouthern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Highest QualificationBroadcast News Diploma, SAIT

Bindu Suri Personal Life 

Bindu Suri is married and is a mother of two children. She lives with her family in the Northwest part of Calgary, in the first house she and her husband moved into around 16 years ago.

Husband

Bindu Suri is married, and details about her husband are yet to be updated. She has shared that her husband’s work shift ends later than hers, so she usually cooks dinner on weekdays, while he often cooks on Sundays.

Children

Bindu has two children, a daughter and a son. Details about her children are yet to be updated.

Daughter

As of now, her daughter is 11 years old. She is a performer at heart. She enjoys gymnastics and dance classes, loves to read and sing, and has been described by Bindu as a social butterfly since the day she was born.

Son

Her son is 7 years old. He is full of energy and loves playing with toys that make a lot of noise, from tools to vacuums. Bindu has joked that there is not a lot of quiet time in their house.

Family

Details about her parents and siblings are yet to be updated. Bindu has mentioned that she has a big family spread across Calgary.

Relationship StatusMarried
HusbandYet to be updated
Children One daughter and one son
ParentsYet to be updated
SiblingsYet to be updated

Bindu Suri Career

Bindu Suri Career

Bindu Suri has built her career in Canadian television news, starting from small market stations across western Canada and rising to become one of the most familiar faces in Calgary broadcasting.

Early Career: Brandon, Medicine Hat and Red Deer

After completing her Broadcast News diploma at SAIT, Bindu began her television news career at small market stations. She worked in Brandon, Manitoba, followed by Medicine Hat, and then Red Deer.

She has described this period as quite the adventure, where she gained hands-on reporting experience that prepared her for a larger market.

2007: Joins Global Calgary

In 2007, Bindu joined Global Calgary. Early in her time there, she reported on location, covering extreme weather events including destructive tornadoes, avalanches, and the catastrophic flooding in Southern Alberta.

She later helped launch Weekend Morning News at Global Calgary, where she stepped into the role of co-anchor.

August 2018: Anchor of Global News at Noon Calgary

In August 2018, Bindu was named the anchor of Global News at Noon Calgary, replacing veteran consumer reporter Tony Tighe, who retired after more than four decades in journalism.

Over the years, she co-anchored the noon newscast alongside Joel Senick, bringing Calgarians daily news, business, and community stories.

2020 to 2021: Live Coverage of Major National Events

As an anchor, Bindu was part of several major live broadcasts. She delivered live press conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping viewers across Alberta stay informed during a fast-changing crisis.

She also anchored the live broadcast of the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2021.

September 2024: Co-anchor of Global News Morning Calgary

On September 9, 2024, Bindu became the new co-anchor of Global News Morning Calgary, filling the seat left by Dallas Flexhaug, who moved to evening newscasts.

She now joins the morning team alongside Blake Lough (co-anchor), Leslie Horton (traffic reporter), and Tiffany Lizée (meteorologist). She is also the weekday news anchor on the Global TV app and Amazon Prime Video.

Community Work and Event Hosting

Bindu has used her platform to support community events that promote diversity and inclusion. She has represented Global Calgary at events like GlobalFest and the Seva Gala for the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

She also hosted the 24th Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards and the 2022 Economic Outlook, a signature event that brings together business, government, and community leaders from across Alberta.

Bindu Suri Awards and Achievements 

Bindu Suri has built her name in Canadian broadcasting through consistent on-air work, live coverage of major national events, and her role as a trusted morning news anchor in Calgary.

Her Notable Recognitions and Milestones

  • She has built a career of more than 18 years at Global Calgary, making her one of the station’s longest-serving on-air personalities since joining in 2007.
  • She was selected to anchor the first-ever live broadcast of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Global News at Noon Calgary, a culturally important national milestone.
  • She served as the emcee for the TIES (The Immigrant Education Society) 35th Anniversary Gala, recognized for her commitment to events that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
  • She was promoted from weekend co-anchor to lead anchor of Global News at Noon Calgary in 2018, a move that recognized her growing audience and community profile.
  • She has been featured by Let’s Talk Science as a career profile to inspire young Canadians to explore careers in broadcast journalism and STEM-linked communications fields.
  • She was profiled by Modern Mama in their “How Does She Do It?” feature series, which highlights working mothers managing demanding careers.
  • She has been a recurring host and event ambassador for the Seva Gala for the Alberta Children’s Hospital, helping raise funds and awareness for paediatric care.

Bindu Suri Net Worth 

Bindu Suri’s exact net worth and salary are yet to be updated, as no reliable public source has confirmed verified figures. 

As an established Canadian news anchor with nearly two decades at Global Calgary, her income is believed to align with senior broadcast anchor standards in Canada. 

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)Yet to be updated
Salary (Approx.)Yet to be updated

Bindu Suri Height, Weight and Physical Stats

HeightYet to be updated
WeightYet to be updated
Body MeasurementsYet to be updated
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorDark Brown

Bindu Suri Social media 

InstagramInstagram Profile@bindu_global
XX (Twitter) Icon@Bindu_Suri 
LinkedInLinkedIn Profile@bindu suri

Interesting Facts about Bindu Suri

  • She originally completed a Bachelor of Science in biological science at the University of Alberta before switching paths to chase her childhood dream of working in television news.
  • Her morning shift at Global News Morning Calgary starts at 5 am, which means she leaves the house before her husband and two children are awake.
  • She has openly credited her two-year practicum at SAIT as the single most valuable part of her education, saying it taught her most of what she knows about a newsroom.
  • Three things she always keeps in her purse are her earpiece for work, gloves, and a lot of lipstick and lip gloss.
  • In January 2024, she went viral for a charming on-air blooper when a fly interrupted her live newscast in Calgary.

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