Former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92
The longtime CTV chief anchor covered major world events over 35 years and received the Order of Canada in 1998.
- On Tuesday, veteran Canadian broadcaster Lloyd Robertson, former chief anchor of CTV National News, died at 92. Robertson anchored the network's flagship newscast for 27 years, defining an era of Canadian television journalism.
- Robertson's broadcasting career began in 1952 at a local radio station in Stratford, Ont., eventually leading him to the CBC in 1956. After 22 years at CBC, he moved to CTV in 1976 seeking greater editorial control over his reporting.
- Covering major global events defined his tenure, including the 1969 moon landing and the 1980 Terry Fox run. Robertson cited the 9/11 terrorist attacks as the "most remarkable" event he covered during his 35 years as anchor.
- Recognized with the Order of Canada in 1998, Robertson maintained journalistic independence by rejecting Senate seat offers from both the Liberals and Conservatives. His integrity became his defining professional characteristic throughout his career.
- Upon his 2011 retirement, then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper called Robertson's departure "the end of an era." His authoritative voice and trusted presence remain cornerstones of Canadian television history and journalism.
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Lloyd Robertson, longtime anchor of Canada’s top TV newscast, dies at 92
Lloyd Robertson, who was chief anchor of CTV National News for 27 years and became one of Canada’s most trusted journalists on the country’s top-rated nightly television newscast, has died.
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Lloyd Robertson, longtime anchor of Canada's top TV newscast, dies at 92
Lloyd Robertson, who was chief anchor of CTV National News for 27 years and became one of Canada’s most trusted journalists on the country’s top-rated nightly television newscast, has died.
CTV News announced the death of Lloyd Robertson, his former featured presenter for more than three decades, at the age of 92.
He was one of the most emblematic figures of Canadian journalism.
Legendary CTV National News anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92 - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source
Longtime CTV News anchor Lloyd Robertson has passed away today at the age of 92. Robertson was a trusted and beloved broadcaster with CTV News for 35 years, becoming Chief Anchor and Senior Editor in 1984 of CTV National News, which airs nightly on NTV. “Lloyd left an indelible mark on both CTV News and Canadian journalism,” said Richard Gray, VP News, Bell Media. “Throughout his illustrious career, he forged a genuine bond with viewers, becomin…
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