Katelin Owsianski is a Canadian broadcast journalist and traffic reporter. She is best known as the traffic reporter for Global BC, and she can be seen Monday to Friday on Global News Morning BC.
Katelin was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. Her exact date of birth and age are yet to be updated, as she has kept that information private.
Before joining Global BC, Katelin spent six years guiding Lower Mainland commuters on AM730 and from the traffic helicopter for 980 CKNW. She also had a viral moment when she was referenced on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Outside the newsroom, she lends her voice to community events as an emcee for the Autism Walk, the Polish Festival, and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
Quick Facts of Katelin Owsianski
| Full Name | Katelin Owsianski |
| Profession | Broadcast journalist, traffic reporter |
| Age | Yet to be updated |
| Date of Birth | Yet to be updated |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Yet to be updated |
| Birthplace | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Current Address | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Gender | Female |
Katelin Owsianski Early Life and Education
Katelin Owsianski was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. She has always had a knack for performing and storytelling, which later shaped her path into broadcasting.
Education
Katelin moved to Edmonton, where she attended Grant MacEwan University and graduated from its Theatre Arts Program.
After graduation, she traveled to New York City and took improv and comedy classes at the well-known The Second City comedy school.
She later returned to British Columbia and graduated from the Radio Arts and Entertainment Program, which led her into broadcast media.
| School | Yet to be updated |
| Alma Mater | British Columbia Institute of Technology |
| Highest Qualification | Graduated from the Radio Arts and Entertainment Program |
Katelin Owsianski Personal Life
Katelin Owsianski prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight. She has not publicly shared details about her relationship, family, or home life.
Relationship
Information about Katelin Owsianski’s husband or relationship status is yet to be updated. She has not publicly confirmed whether she is married, single, or in a relationship.
Family
Details about Katelin Owsianski’s parents and siblings are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Yet to be updated |
| Parents | Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Yet to be updated |
Katelin Owsianski Career
Katelin Owsianski has built her career in Canadian broadcasting, moving from theatre and live entertainment into radio traffic reporting and then television news in British Columbia.
Early Career: Live Hosting on Carnival Cruise Lines
After completing her theatre and improv training, Katelin took her performance skills to the high seas. She hosted events and entertained audiences onboard Carnival Cruise Lines before returning to British Columbia.
Six Years at AM730 and 980 CKNW
Before joining Global BC, Katelin spent six years helping commuters across the Lower Mainland. She delivered traffic updates on AM730 and reported from the traffic helicopter for 980 CKNW.
She also covered traffic for The Lynda Steele Show on CKNW, working alongside host Lynda Steele.
2015: Joins Global News as a Substitute Traffic Reporter
In June 2015, Katelin joined the Global News team, initially filling in as a substitute traffic reporter on Global News Morning BC.
2018 to Present: Regular Traffic Reporter on Global News Morning BC
From 2018, Katelin became a regular face on Global News Morning BC, appearing in hundreds of episodes through to the present.
She works alongside anchors Sonia Sunger and Jason Pires, chief meteorologist Mark Madryga, and fellow Global 1 traffic reporter Amber Belzer.
She has also shared the show with anchors Paul Haysom and Emily Lazatin during their tenures.
March 2020: A Brief Goodbye
In March 2020, Global BC aired a farewell segment marking Katelin’s final day with the morning show. The segment looked back at her viral moment of fame on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
June 2021: Returns as Full-Time Traffic Reporter
In June 2021, Global BC announced that Katelin had returned to the Global News Morning team as its new full-time traffic reporter.
Community Work and Live Hosting
Outside the studio, Katelin uses her hosting background to support local events. She has served as an emcee for the Autism Walk, the Polish Festival, and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
Katelin Owsianski Achievements
Katelin Owsianski has spent more than a decade in Canadian broadcasting and built a strong audience following in British Columbia.
Her Major Achievements
- Earned a viral moment on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where her on air work was featured, later replayed in Global BC’s own farewell tribute to her.
- Named the full time traffic reporter for Global News Morning BC in June 2021, after years of substitute and contributing work with the station.
- Featured in more than 400 episodes of Global News Morning BC, making her one of the show’s most consistent on air personalities.
- Trusted emcee for major community events in Vancouver, including the Autism Walk, the Polish Festival, and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
Katelin Owsianski Net Worth
Katelin Owsianski has not publicly disclosed her income or net worth.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Katelin Owsianski Height, Weight and Physical Stats
| Height | Yet to be updated |
| Weight | Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Katelin Owsianski Social media
| X |  @KOwsianski |
 @katelin owsianski |
Interesting Facts about Katelin Owsianski
- She trained in improv and comedy at the well known The Second City school in New York City, the same institution that produced many famous Saturday Night Live alumni.
- Before her broadcasting career, she worked as a live entertainer and event host onboard Carnival Cruise Lines, performing on the open seas.
- She is a self confessed Madonna fan, a passion her viewers and colleagues often joke about on air.
- She shares her birthday week with Global BC colleagues Yvonne Schalle and Amber Belzer, with all three celebrating within days of each other in March.
- She loves jogging along the Vancouver seawall and attending live music events in her free time.
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FAQs
Who is Katelin Owsianski?
Katelin Owsianski is a Canadian broadcast journalist and the traffic reporter for Global News Morning BC.
Where is Katelin Owsianski from?
Katelin Owsianski was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, and currently lives in Vancouver.
Where did Katelin Owsianski study?
She graduated from the Theatre Arts Program at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton and later completed the Radio Arts and Entertainment Program in British Columbia.
What show does Katelin Owsianski work on?
Katelin Owsianski works on Global News Morning BC as the traffic reporter, seen Monday to Friday.
Did Katelin Owsianski leave Global BC?
She had a farewell segment on Global BC in March 2020 but returned to the morning team as the full time traffic reporter in June 2021.
