Louis has spent the majority of the last ten years covering news and sports in the Hamilton and Niagara regions. 

A graduate of Niagara College’s broadcasting program, he started his career in radio as a newsroom intern and has since done almost everything there is to do in the business such as reporting, anchoring, hosting, producing, and more. He can also be heard as a contributor on the Ticats Audio Network as one of the lead analysts. 

When he is not working, he can be found at a Ticats, Bulldogs or Forge FC game or out for a hike exploring the Bruce Trail with his pup.

Kelly was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. Her passion for journalism began when she was attending St.Thomas More High School.

After high school, Kelly ventured off to London, Ontario where she took the Media Theory and Production – Broadcast Journalism program between Western University and Fanshawe College. While London was great, Hamilton was home… but not for long.

A few months after graduating university, Kelly was offered her first TV reporting job in Thunder Bay. Always looking for a new adventure, and a good challenge, Kelly had two weeks to pack up her belongings and start her career in a faraway city in Northwestern Ontario. After one year, and countless stories under her belt, Kelly was offered a VJ position at CHCH News.

This Portuguese-Canadian can be found spending time with her seven nieces, hiking Hamilton’s beautiful trails, and finding the best restaurants in town. Catch Kelly Botelho on the Evening News at 6 and 11.

Laura hails from Hamilton, Ontario and has always been interested in storytelling. 

Laura earned an Honours BA from Brock University in Media and Communication, and also received an Advanced Diploma from Mohawk College in Journalism. She worked several freelance jobs before landing at CHCH News as the Morning Live line-up editor.

In 2022, Laura and Nicole Martin pitched the idea for a new show called "Trending Now," and saw the creation of the show through together. It launched in October 2022. 

When she's not at work, you can find Laura with her friends, at the movie theatre, at a Blue Jays game, at a concert, or at home in bed watching TV with her two bunny rabbits.

Manesa Dhanabalan was born and raised in Mississauga, after her parents moved to Canada from Sri Lanka. She went to Rick Hansen Secondary School and then Sheridan College for journalism before she started working at CHCH news videojournalist.

Other than spending time with her family and friends, Manesa loves to go for walks outside, dance, listen to Tamil music, and watch movies.

Nicole Martin was invited to join CHCH Morning Live as their breaking news reporter in September of 2014. Since then she’s covered the heart wrenching funeral for Corporal Nathan Cirillo and more recently followed the aftermath of the Paris Attacks. Whether she’s up in a World War Two bomber, talking to Don Cherry or making snow angels after a storm, Nicole brings her energy and youthful spirit to the morning show.

Prior to joining the CHCH News team, Nicole earned an honours degree in Speech Communication from the University of Waterloo. She subsequently received a diploma in Broadcast Journalism Television News from Fanshawe College graduating top of her class. Born and raised in Hamilton, Nicole is passionate about bringing local news that matters into your home.