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Longtime CTV National News anchor Lloyd Robertson died at 92; Sandie Rinaldo remembers “a genuinely nice man” nearly 50 years after they first met

Lloyd Robertson, the longtime anchor of CTV National News, passed away at 92. His colleague Sandie Rinaldo fondly remembered him as 'a genuinely nice man' who shaped journalism during his 35-year tenure, covering major events like the fall of the Berlin Wall and the 9/11 attacks.

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Lloyd Robertson, a revered figure in Canadian journalism, died at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and storytelling.134

For 35 years, he served as the chief anchor of CTV National News, where he reported on pivotal moments in history, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. His colleague, Sandie Rinaldo, reminisced about their nearly 50-year friendship, describing him as 'a genuinely nice man' who profoundly influenced her career.2

Robertson's career was marked by his ability to connect with viewers, a skill he demonstrated even during a live broadcast after a car accident in 2018. He recounted the incident in detail, showcasing his storytelling prowess: “I was travelling south on the Don Valley Parkway... Bang! I spun out”, he said, illustrating the crash's impact.

His retirement in 2011 did not mark the end of his public presence; he made a brief return to the airwaves, reminding audiences of his enduring connection to journalism.

Robertson's contributions to the field will be remembered as a testament to his dedication and passion for news reporting.

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“Rinaldo, CTV News' National News anchor, reflects on the decades she spent working alongside Robertson and what he taught her as a journalist. A related video also documents him reporting live on CP24 after being involved in a car crash.”
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“Robertson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 92, spent 35 years as chief anchor of CTV National News, covering everything from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.”
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'A reassuring voice': Canadian broadcasting icon Lloyd Robertson, longtime CTV National News anchor, died at 92 as PM Carney and other Canadians remember him

Lloyd Robertson, legendary former CTV News chief anchor, died at 92.

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2026-08-05
TL;DR by CuriousCats.ai
  • Longtime CTV National News anchor Lloyd Robertson has died at 92, prompting tributes from Prime Minister Carney and other Canadians who remember him as a reassuring voice.
  • Robertson co-anchored CTV National News before taking over the role in 1984, holding it until retiring in 2011 and covering major stories including Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
  • Robertson received the Order of Canada in 1998 and, along with his wife Nancy, created the Lloyd and Nancy Robertson Youth Initiative Fund in 2016.
  • Robertson's journalism career began at CJCS when he was 12 in 1946, after catching the broadcasting bug during the return of Perth Regiment soldiers from the Second World War.
  • He became a staff announcer with CBC television in 1954, later anchoring The National from 1970 to 1976.
  • Peter Mansbridge described Robertson as calm, cool, and an all-rounder, stating he changed the way news anchors were looked at in Canada.
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PM Carney remembered Lloyd Robertson as “Familiar face in our living rooms” — longtime CTV National News anchor dies at 92

PM Carney described Lloyd Robertson as a “familiar face in our living rooms”.

Anchor DiesCtv National NewsFamiliar Face
2026-08-05
TL;DR by CuriousCats.ai
  • Longtime CTV National News anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92.
  • PM Carney remembers Robertson as a 'familiar face in our living rooms' and 'a reassuring voice in moments of uncertainty.'
  • Pamela Wallin and Omar Sachedina are also among those remembering Robertson.
  • Robertson is described as a trusted voice who inspired generations of journalists.
  • Omar Sachedina remembered Robertson's encouragement and mentorship.
Lloyd Robertson, longtime CTV National News chief anchor, dies at 92; Harper once called his sign-off 'the end of an era'
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Lloyd Robertson, longtime CTV National News chief anchor, dies at 92; Harper once called his sign-off 'the end of an era'

Lloyd Robertson, former chief anchor of CTV National News, has died at 92 on Tuesday evening.

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2026-08-05
TL;DR by CuriousCats.ai
  • Lloyd Robertson, the longtime chief anchor of CTV National News, has died at 92, according to his family.
  • When Robertson signed off from CTV National News in 2011, then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper called it the end of an era.
  • Robertson's broadcasting career began in 1952 at a local radio station in his hometown, Stratford, Ont.
  • Robertson made his national television debut in 1956 with the CBC, where he rose to prominence before moving to CTV National News in 1976.
  • In 1984, Robertson took the helm of CTV National News as chief anchor and senior news editor after his co-anchor retired.
  • Robertson received the Order of Canada in 1998 and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2007.
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