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Lloyd Robertson, who delivered the news to Canadians in an authoritative and unflappable manner for over 40 years as anchor for the flagship news programs of CTV and the CBC, has died. He was 92.

Veteran broadcaster died Tuesday evening

CBC News · Posted: Aug 04, 2026 10:06 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 minutes ago

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A white-haired man in a suit and tie is shown sitting at a desk holding a sheaf of papers in what appears to be a newsroom.CTV news anchor Lloyd Robertson photographed at his desk in Toronto on Dec. 11, 2001. Robertson died Tuesday, at 92. (Aaron Harris/The Canadian Press)

Lloyd Robertson, who delivered the news to Canadians in an authoritative and unflappable manner for over 40 years as anchor for the flagship news programs of CTV and CBC, has died. He was 92.

His death was first reported by CTV and was confirmed by a family member to CBC News.

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