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Or sign-in if you have an account.Lloyd Robertson at the CTV News studio for his final newscast on Sept. 1, 2011. Photo by George Pimentel/Getty ImagesLongtime CTV News anchor Lloyd Robertson has died at the age of 92, the network is reporting.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorRobertson died Tuesday night, according to his family, the network said. No cause of death was given.“A true giant. Canada has lost a broadcast legend,” said Lisa LaFlamme, his successor as CTV National News anchor, said on Instagram. “This truly is the end of an era.”Robertson retired in 2016, after a long career that began at a radio station in Stratford, Ont,, his hometown, in 1952. He spent about 20 years at CBC before moving to CTV in 1976. He became solo anchor in 1984, and kept the job until 2011.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“In 1984, to me, it was the equivalent of being knighted,” he said later, according to CTV. “I was made senior editor of the newscast.”Then-prime minister Stephen Harper called in “the end of an era” when Robertson signed off as anchor in 2011. He continued as a host of W5 until 2016, CTV reported.Tributes to Robertson flooded social media Tuesday night from fellow journalists, politicians and ordinary Canadians.“His passing truly marks the end of an era for Canadians from all walks of life,” Senator Leo Housakos said in a widely shared sentiment.“There was no one like Lloyd,” Evan Solomon, the federal minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, and a former CTV and CBC broadcaster, said on the X social media site.“He was the consummate journalist and broadcaster, always hardworking, fearless and fair. I once asked him for his advice, and what made his CTV newscast so trusted and popular. He said his motto was always: “be first and be friendly.” He was both. He was also trusted. He was a mentor to many, and a true friend to the country. RIP to the ultimate broadcaster, a leader and a gentleman.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.