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Former Sportsnet broadcaster Christine Simpson shares breast cancer diagnosis

The former Sportsnet broadcaster said doctors caught the cancer early and she will be treated at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

  • On Wednesday, former Sportsnet broadcaster Christine Simpson announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The 61-year-old from London, Ont., shared her diagnosis on social media.
  • Doctors caught the cancer early, allowing Simpson to begin treatment at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in downtown Toronto. Early detection enabled immediate care at the specialized facility.
  • Her professional journey began as marketing manager of the Hockey Hall of Fame before she joined Sportsnet in 1998 for a 10-year run with the cable channel. Simpson later worked in the United States before returning as a hockey features reporter in 2011.
  • Simpson is the sister of former NHLer Craig Simpson, connecting her to Canadian hockey's prominent families. She remained at Sportsnet until 2024, establishing a significant presence in sports broadcasting.
  • The Canadian Press published the report on Wednesday, marking a public disclosure of Simpson's diagnosis. Her early-detected condition and planned treatment represent a significant personal transition for the veteran broadcaster.
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Former Sportsnet broadcaster Christine Simpson shares breast cancer diagnosis

TORONTO - Former Sportsnet broadcaster Christine Simpson says she has breast cancer.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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