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Kevin Yarde
MPP
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Brampton North |
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| In office June 7, 2018 – May 3, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Graham McGregor |
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| Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Independent |
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New Democratic (2018–2022) |
| Education | York University Ryerson University |
| Occupation | Weather presenter |
Kevin Yarde is a Canadian politician. He was also a weather presenter before entering politics. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2018. This means he became a MPP for the area called Brampton North.
He was first elected as part of the Ontario New Democratic Party. Later, he decided to leave that party. After that, he served as an independent MPP. This means he was not part of any political party in the legislature.
Kevin Yarde was also part of Ontario's first ever Black Caucus. This group included other MPPs like Laura Mae Lindo, Faisal Hassan, Jill Andrew, and Rima Berns-McGown.
Before becoming an MPP, Kevin Yarde worked for The Weather Network. He did not run for re-election in 2022.
Early Life and Education
Kevin Yarde was born in Toronto, a big city in Ontario. Even though he was born in Toronto, his family has long-time connections to Brampton. His ancestors, who are his family members from long ago, came to Canada from different places. These places include the United States, Barbados, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
He studied journalism at two universities: York University and Ryerson University. Journalism is about gathering and presenting news. After finishing his studies, he started his career in television. He worked for Rogers TV, which is a community television network.
In 2001, he joined The Weather Network. He started as a field correspondent. This meant he reported from different locations. Later, he became a studio host, presenting the weather from the studio.
Kevin Yarde is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. This is a group based in the United States. He also volunteers at Covenant House in Toronto. Covenant House is a place that helps young people who are homeless or at risk.
Family Connections
Kevin Yarde has a daughter named Sierra Cota-Yarde. She is a soccer player. He is also a first cousin to Tyler Stewart. Tyler Stewart is the drummer for the famous band Barenaked Ladies.
