Derick recently began a new role in television as Supervising Producer at CTV Morning Live Ottawa. He brings extensive experience, having spent many years as a host and producer with Rogers TV Ottawa, where he was well known for Daytime Ottawa. Between Rogers and CTV, he also hosted Breakfast Television Montreal.
Throughout his career, Derick has been passionate about sharing local stories and connecting with the community. In 2012, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his community work and charitable contributions.
Following his public discussion of living with chronic fecal incontinence since birth, he became an ambassador for the Canadian Continence Foundation and currently serves as its president.