Dina Pugliese
BT Host
Dina is a beloved local and national TV host who has been a staple in Canadian television for over 20 years.
She has flourished in morning and primetime television. Hosting entertainment shows, reality shows, NYE bashes and Grammy red carpets.
She’s a mainstay in Canadian morning tv where she has co-hosted Breakfast Television for over 16 years. Her dynamic personality, humour and heart, lighting up screens along the way.
Throughout her career, Dina has received multiple Gemini and CSA nominations for her work on “MuchMusic VJ search,” “Breakfast Television” and “Canada’s Got Talent.”
She has covered everything from a royal wedding to TIFF red carpets and the Toronto Raptors victory parade.
After a two year break from television, she returned to BT in March 2025 to be reunited with the cast, crew and audience she adores.
In addition to her broadcasting career, Dina is the founder of “The Care Principle,” a clean beauty line that is dedicated to offering safe and effective beauty products to those looking to reduce their daily toxic load.
Dina joined Citytv in 2005 and is now back in the morning show saddle, sharing laughter and joy with all who wake up with her on BT.
Tune in to see Dina and her co-host Tim Bolen start the day with a healthy dose of joy and positivity, weekday mornings on Citytv .
Tim Bolen
BT Host
Tim Bolen is a seasoned broadcaster who brings a fresh and relatable perspective to morning television. Tim began his career with Rogers Sports & Media, developing his passion for storytelling and honing his ability to connect authentically with audiences across Canada.
With over two decades of experience, Tim has built a reputation as a versatile host, skillfully navigating between lighthearted moments and meaningful conversations. Before stepping into his role as co-host of Morning Live on CHCH, Tim served as the Sports & Adventure Reporter, delivering dynamic coverage of everything from the NHL playoffs to adventure sports. His talent for engaging viewers with compelling storytelling has solidified his place as a trusted and recognizable voice in Canadian media.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tim is a passionate advocate for community engagement, a devoted family man, and an enthusiastic champion of Canada’s vibrant food and music scenes.
Tim’s arrival signals an exciting new chapter as Breakfast Television continues its mission of delivering an uplifting and dynamic start to mornings across the country.
Melanie Ng
Melanie Ng is an award-winning journalist/producer and award-nominated podcaster, with close to 20 years of experience in media and communications. She is currently the midday host for CityNews24/7 and co-host of the podcast The Big Story, keeping audiences informed of the top news stories of the day. Prior to that, Melanie was the news anchor for Breakfast Television for several years. The production was honoured as “Best Morning Show”, earning a Canadian Screen Award three years in a row (2019-2022), with Melanie as an integral part of the hosting team.
Melanie has been recognized for her journalistic work, honoured by RTDNA Canada in 2021 for her news feature on a former residential school. That same year, she was winner of the “Best Live News Story” award, chosen by the Toronto Professional Firefighter Association.
From moderating political debates to anchoring Toronto International Film Festival red carpets, reporting overseas at a Royal wedding to co-hosting a podcast on parenting, Melanie has done it all, both at Citytv and various Ontario TV/radio stations. Melanie has also spent the last few years expanding her talent to teaching media and journalism at Seneca Polytechnic, acting in various films and television shows and moderating/speaking at various events.
Prior to pursuing a career in broadcast journalism, she worked in public relations with a focus on corporate communications. Melanie graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a double honours degree in Communications Studies and English, and a minor in History. She also holds a certificate in Public Relations from Humber College and a certificate in Broadcast Journalism from Seneca College. She lives in Toronto with her husband and son.
Devo Brown
A broadcasting veteran, Devo Brown got his start on the radio circuit, where he worked for more than a decade, mostly on KiSS 92.5 in Toronto. No stranger to television, Devo previously presented entertainment news on the weekend for CityNews. Now, Devo is waking up Toronto on Breakfast Television. Whether it’s interviewing today’s top A-listers, or repping Canada on the biggest red carpets, Devo can be seen daily delivering the latest in entertainment, sports and lifestyle to viewers across the country.
Tammie Sutherland
News Anchor
Tammie is our news anchor at Breakfast Television Toronto. She joined the Citytv team in 2008 as a writer, and later as an associate producer. In 2011, Tammie moved to the other side of the camera as a reporter.
Sutherland was born in Toronto, raised in Malton, ON and Brampton, ON and has roots in the sunny island of Jamaica. She studied journalism at Seneca College and earned a sociology degree at York University. Her career in journalism started in radio, working for Durham Radio Inc. in Oshawa before anchoring and reporting for AM640 Toronto.
Frank Ferragine
Frank began his television career working for A-Channel Toronto/Barrie (formerly The New VR) in 1995 giving gardening tips to viewers. From there, he went on to produce and host Diggin’ It on CH before moving back to A-Channel as host of GrowTV.
He later became their weekend weather specialist as well as a general assignment reporter before taking a leave from the station in 2002 to oversee his family gardening business. Frank continued to do gardening segments for Breakfast Television during his leave before coming back full time in 2005.
Frank is currently Breakfast Television’s weather specialist, and gardening expert for various Citytv programs including CityNews and Cityline.