Message of congratulations and thanks to Lloyd Robertson:

Sheryl Yu-Dobie, Coquitlam"

When I first heard about Lloyd's retirement, my first thought was, "Why? How could he do this to me? How would I go to bed every night without hearing him read the news first? Why?". I unfortunately didn't grow up with Lloyd Robertson. However, even as an immigrant, it certainly felt like I did. Sounds silly but having his familiar face on every night made me feel like I am home, even when I was feeling a bit displaced. Thank you for the eight wonderful years...happy retirement and I hope you guest anchor on CTV some time!

 Gary From Calgary:

I grew up with my parents watching the news. No matter what day it was a holiday or a regular day, it was always on as they wanted to know the goings on in the world. I too began to view news as both home and around the world as important.

I remember you with Harvey Kirck, I remember you by yourself anchoring. I remember when you came to Calgary in 1988 for the Winter Olympics & I was still living in Northern Alberta. It really is no wonder that management at CTV would want you to stay forever. It really is true that a person on television for a long time becomes an old and familiar face and like a family because we see them so much.

First Oprah, then Larry King now Lloyd Robertson. Television will never be the same as the faces we became so comfortable with over the years fade into memory.

May your retirement give you as much reward as the years you have spent at CTV.

 Bill Kan Shu Cheung

I have been watching CTV for the last 44 years, and especially your show for the last 35 years. You are a fantastic anchor person for the National News. Your sense of humor is infectious, your reporting accurate, unbiased, and truthful. I will miss you – but I wish you a blessed retirement and I look forward to your "special" shows.

PS: It is my sincere hope that CTV will be the watchdog for all levels of government – to be conscience of Canadians.

Chris Stretten, St. Jean Sur Richelieu, QC

I just want to thank Lloyd Robertson for his contribution to Canadian journalism and his ever strong television voice provided to the viewers over the past 35 years. He's going to be one surely missed. My best memory of him, will always be his CTV National News closing line he says every night. "And that's the kind of day it's been." Take care Lloyd and best wishes to you and yours through your retirement.

 Mamun Ansari, Montreal

Best of luck Lloyd! Canada appreciates the work you did. I remember first watching CTV news with Lloyd Robertson with my Dad after his night shift was over when I was three years old growing up in the 1970's in Granby Que.

 Mark Walton

I've watched Lloyd ever since 1972 when he anchored CBC news, then moved to CBC with him. I can just imagine his final sign-off: "That's the kind of career it's been for me…"

 John D. In Saskatchewan

Reading of you retirement is of course bittersweet for many of us. While I send you my sincerest best wishes, I am also so sad to see you go.

As much as Mr. Dressup, Romper Room The Friendly Giant, or Sesame Street, you were a part of my childhood.

As much as MTV, 80's hair and Beverly Hills 90210, you were a part of my adolescence.

To this day, as much as W5 and ctv.com, you continue to be an enormous part of my adulthood.

Thank you so much for enlightening me, educating me, stimulating my desire to know what is happening around me, and bringing my day to a close for so many years with CTV News. You have always been, and shall continue to be my favourite teacher and entertainer.

 Gloria Brizuela, Halifax, NS

You are a honest anchor without bias line, I admire you for this, Thank you very much for give us the honest news every night, I appreciate your hard work. You're the # 1 anchor in Canada News God bless you and your family too. Good luck in your future.

 Ms. Randy McDonald, Ashton, On

I will miss you at the anchor desk. You are the standard to whom all news desk anchors should aspire.

 Cathie Edmond

As a teen, my dad would say to me, "Be home before I see Lloyd". No explanation was necessary and many a time, I rushed to be sure I was in the house before Lloyd's voice of authority was heard.

As an adult, in times of crisis, it was comforting to hear Lloyd's take on things. His professionalism and expert Journalism was a trusted source, always. Plus his choice in ties was fashion forward!

Lisa, welcome to the challenge, you were my pick to take-over.

Enjoy a well-deserved retirement Lloyd, I will miss you.

 Katie Cho, Toronto

I am so sad, and happy at the same time to hear Lloyd's retirement. I wish him the best and wish him well. He has been my number 1 news anchor since I started watching the news with my dad, at the mere age of 14. Now I'm 23, and I can't get enough how humble, and such an amazing person he is. He such an extraordinary person, and does so well as what he does. He needs to make some Cameos from time to time. I still remember when he made his audition through Canadian Idol and Corner Gas ( thumbs up) Very funny man and a great singer as well. THANK YOU LLOYD. I WISH YOU A HAPPY RETIREMENT.

 Paula Hogan

Lloyd - you have been "visiting" my living room delivering news in such a lovely reassuring manner for so long i shall certainly miss you - and almost feel as if i actually know you - I would just like to wish you a wonderful and happy retirement. Paula Hogan

 Zsolt Ori- Guelph

Being citizen of this great country for 15 years now, CTV News at 11pm is our last event of the day, with Lloyd Robertson. His presentation of any events, honest comments of news, chosen crew of reporters, created for us a person to whom we can believe in this world full of fake colours and lie's.Thank you for your great and tireless work over so many years.You are such a rare great gentlemen and friend for us.

 Oral Benterud

My husband and I have watched Lloyd read the CTV news for most of our married life. He is a wonderful anchorman and we will miss him indeed. His friendly manner is so refreshing and relaxing, despite all the difficult news stories he has to read. Won't we all miss that little twist of his head at the last story and the familiar "and that's the kind of days it's been" before we can nod off here in western Canada. God bless you Lloyd, thanks, and many happy healthy years ahead for you and your loved ones!

 Evelyn Ramsay, Coaldale, Alberta

My husband and I got married in Scotland on January 24th 1976, came to Canada 3 days later, we always watch CTV national news, it is the best!. We are going to miss you Lloyd; we wish you all the best in your retirement. Coaldale Alberta.

 Linda Stewart

As a teenager, I remember yelling out to my parents to turn down the news with Lloyd Robertson & Harvey Kirk so that I could sleep, but it became a sound synonymous with the end of the day. As an adult, it still is and my boys have grown up with the same background voices at their day's end as I did. I remember waiting for the "Friday file" so that I could hear the laughter in your voice. Throughout your broadcasts you have always had a special way of inflicting just the right emotion at just the right time. I hope we still see your face and hear your voice often as you keep busy in your "retirement". All the best to you and yours!

Mr. Robertson has always been my favourite news anchor. He has delivered the news with so much professionalism and compassion for so long that it will be hard to see anyone else in that chair permanently.

Elizabeth Y Hall

My favourite memory of him was when he read my poem for Princess Diana on air from the web where I had posted it ... I joked that thanks to Lloyd Robertson my poem was now copyright protected.

I hope he enjoys his retirement as he deserves to.All the best,

 Jordan in Fernie, BC

Lloyd, I'm sad to hear that you are retiring, but I wish you the best in the future and I hope your years to come will be full of fun and happiness. You are the best news anchor in Canada (and perhaps even the world?) and you are partially to blame for turning me into a seventeen-year-old news junkie. Thanks for tying the news together into the neat little package that is CTV National News for the past 34 years. It's been great watching you for the last three of those years and I look forward to one more.

 The Brooks Family in Mission, B.C. writes:

I just wanted to express my appreciation and offer BEST WISHES to Lloyd Robertson. You have been a part of our daily routine Lloyd for the last 40 + years. Very sorry that you are stepping down, but very happy for you. Please enjoy a very Happy-healthy retirement !! We will miss you !

Emily McKiernan writes: I grew up watching Lloyd. When I was a little kid I used to sneak out of bed at night and sit at the top of the stairs to here Lloyd's news cast I used to think his voice was funny because its deep yet its cheerful. I was almost in tears when I read he was retiring. I am 21 now. I am really really sad he is retiring. I hope Lloyd's retirement is healthy long and a lot of fun! God bless this remarkable man!

Giovina Anderson in Windsor writes:

Years ago when Lloyd was working here in Windsor at CKLW radio I danced with him at the Masonic Temple. I always remember how he played Beautiful Brown Eyes for me on the radio the next day. I am sure he has forgotten this, but I remind my husband of this many times as we watch him. It has been wonderful to see him advance in his career, 11:00 news will not be the same without him. His compassion for moving stories has been touching. He has truly been an outstanding anchor. We wish him all the best in his retirement.

Fern Haman-Grant writes:

I remeber seeing you walk through the Coq and Lion Bar at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, as you were heading to your staiont to report the news. You have since been part of our family home reporting the news for40 years. We will miss you. I think that Lisa LaFlamme is a great replacement to fit into your shoe. Good Luck to both of you.

Lorraine Wysynski writes:

Lloyd came here to Sault Ste. Marie, ON many years ago and played host to our Miss Bon Soo pageant, during our Bon Soo winter carnival. I saw him from a short distance, and seeing him in person, I thought how very distinguished he looked. He still does. In watching the nightly news on CTV, I have often observed him when he spoke of certain news stories that touched his heart - he wore his heart on his sleeve when he spoke of tragedies on a grand scale and even a small scale. He loved the people and enjoyed his work. He is Canada personified - we were and are blessed to have had him as our anchor, an anchor I believe was the best in North America if not in the world. Thank you Lloyd for all that you've done for Canada and its people, you make me proud to be Canadian. We were blessed to have you - and you will be missed.

Martina Cevero writes:

I am saddened to hear of the news of your retirement, but I am happy for you and your family. You have had a long, distinguished career. You ARE the most trusted news anchor. I've looked forward to watching CTV when you've anchored newscasts, special assignments. You're professional and have a wonderful way of reporting the news.

I congratulate Lisa on her new, upcoming role. She'll do just great.

Thank you, Lloyd, so much for all that you have done over the years. Wishing you all the best in your final days with CTV and as you embark on a new part of your life's journey. May you be blessed with good health, much joy, peace, love and laughter.

Lorne Stepak writes:

There certainly is any number of good news anchors on Canadian television. But in times of crisis or just an ordinary news day (if there is such a thing), this country could always turn to and depend on Lloyd Robertson to tell Canadians what was going on in the most professional and trusted manner. I have no doubt that Mr. Robertson has been and should be a shinning example to all journalists in Canada of the high standards Canadians have come to expect from those who report the news. Like many others who have posted comments here, I've watched Mr. Robertson for many years because he always gave you the feeling that whatever he was reporting it was going to be accurate and unbiased. I think Canadians who tuned in each night to watch the news always felt that he would be here forever. Unfortunately time has dictated otherwise. I just wanted to add my voice to the chorus that will wish him well in his retirement. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication to your profession and "all the days that have been." You will definitely be missed.

Margaret Edwards writes:

Special memories Lloyd of saying Good Night to you many times after dinner with Nor and Peggy in Vancouver. Your big brother was very proud of you. Wishing you a happy and healthy retirement.

Bernadette O'Brien writes:

Thank you Lloyd for the many years of newscasts. Also for your help in a follow-up item that was very much of assistance to me. Enjoy your retirement and good health to you.

Suzanne Chalmers writes:

Your career has been illustrious and we have enjoyed hearing from you each and every night at 11PM!

I want to also congratulate Lisa as I have followed her career since she first appeared on CKCO-TV in Kitchener! What a wonderful birthday surprise for her!

May they both enjoy their upcoming days!

Nick Gilder:-)

Thanks Lloyd for the many years of great broadcasting you have given!

David and Donna Bertram wrote:

I had the priviledge of sharing a small cast dinner with Lloyd over 20 years ago because one of his family had performed in the show. I was struck by the fact that what you saw was what you got. He was genuine. He is one of the last real newsmen left in industry. He definitely seemed to speak from the heart and he delivered the news, good, bad or indifferent without his opinion colouring the story. In today's news world where political biased "info-tainment news shows" are the norm, and news readers are hired for their looks or rabid political biases, he is a breathe of fresh air.

My wife and I wish him well in his semi-retiement and we are glad to hear that he will continue with CTV with "lighter duties".

Keith Batke wrote:

I remember when you moved from CBC to CTV and joined Harvey Kirk.

I was watching the night you slipped and said CBC instead of CTV.

Enjoy your retirement!

Betts Ritchie wrote:

Thank you Lloyd for the many years of news broadcasting. I've enjoyed you tremendously and wish you the very best on your upcoming retirement. We are very fortunate indeed to be welcoming Lisa LaFlamme into our living rooms at 11:00 pm each evening. Great good choice by the management to appoint Lisa LaFlamme to this position. She's a true professional.

Gord Merrick wrote:

I well remember when Lloyd made the switch from his former employer and its union restrictions on being a news reader only and not write news stories to the fledgling CTV.

To leave the comfy, confines of a government subsidized union dominated job for life broadcaster to a private broadcaster must have been scary but Lloyd did'nt just want to be another pretty face news reader. He wanted in on the action. It's worked out well for both CTV and Lloyd and the viewing public.

Congratulations on your retirement Lloyd.

Jennifer Pennell wrote:

Dear Lloyd and CTV,

I just love watching Lloyd on the evening news every night. They way he tells a story if phenomenal. I remember when I was in University and upset about all the hikes in tuiton rates, I emailed the station about my concerns and he read my statement out loud on the 11 o'clock news. My roommate and I at the time were jumping around the room screaming cause Lloyd Robertson read what "I" had to say on the national news. It was so exciting. But my most favorite part of his broadcast is that he always says "And that's the kind of day it's been". I feel when I hear that I can turn off the tv and go to sleep.

You will be greatly missed.

Wendy wrote:

Like everyone else Lloyd I wish you all the best with your retirement! I'm 52 and grew up watching you every night!

The news won't be the same without you. Please consider a 'guest' spot on the desk once in a while ok?

Rick Acker of Cranbrook, B.C. wrote:

Well as a loyal viewer for many many years i just have to say that Lloyd, you have been my source for my news at the end of a busy day! I know I could always depend on what you say. I think it's that voice that keeps me interested every night. It's authoritative! When you speak everyone sets up and listens.

You will be truly missed, and I will cherish the next year or so of watching you! Maybe you should consider coming back to cover perhaps "federal elections" that would be nice, but if you don't I hope you enjoy your retirement. I lived in southern Ontario for 25 years and have recently moved to cranbrook B.C. I still watch you at the end of the day! and you know what, everyone watches you out here too! You're a national treasure, we will miss you Lloyd!

Enjoy your retirement!

Irene Morisette, of Lachine, Que. wrote:

I knew this sad announcement would come one day, and it's here far to soon. I've followed Mr Robertson for many years, trusting what he was reporting from the efforts of the great team of CTV reporters and trusted sites around the world.

I love his style and professionalism, and every once in a while, he shows a lighter side of the news, clearly with tongue in cheek. I will miss him when he retires and wish him all the best in a well deserved retirement.

Sarah Hollins, of Toronto wrote:

I am 33 and have watched Lloyd Roberston my whole life. My whole family watched him and will miss him greatly. He has been the voice of the news for Canada and has always done such a wonderful job. Good luck in your retirement, you deserve it but I still wish you wouldn't! He is a true Canadian icon...and thank you so much for all of your years of service.

Good luck Lloyd!

Mary Mc wrote:

Hey Lloyd,

While I am a fellow employee of CTVGlobeMedia (Radio Divisions), I am writing to you now as long-time viewer. You have been like a member of my family, a calming influence and a steady hand on the tiller, steering me through a world filled with wondrous and fearful happenings. Personally, I will miss your smiling face at the end of my day but look forward to the new and special reports and programs you will be involved in. So, enjoy your "semi-retirement" and keep smiling!!

Terry Mester wrote:

I'm immensely saddened if not depressed by the thought of Lloyd's retirement. It's unimaginable that Lloyd would not be anchoring a newscast in Canada. He's been there anchoring my news all of my life. If this is Lloyd's decision, then I certainly wish him all the best. I do hope that he will reconsider in part to continue at least as a substitute fill-in Anchor well beyond the Autumn of 2011. Canada loves you Lloyd!!! You are Canada's beloved beloved beloved beloved.

Laura Polischuik wrote:

"and that's the kind of day its been…" will never be the same again!

Have a happy retirement! I have been watching you my entire life and your voice has a presence in my house and you made even the bad news easier to hear.

Our grandfather of the news network is hanging up his hat! Best of luck in your retirement, you will be dearly missed!

…and that's the kind of legacy you are leaving behind!

Sharon Nobiss wrote:

I wish the best for Lloyd Robertson in his retirement.

Lloyd is leaving a very large footprint in Canadian society. Whenever I would return from a trip out of the country hearing Lloyd's voice always made me feel home again. Every Canadian knows the Canadian Anthem, the Hockey Night in Canada theme song and the voice Lloyd Robertson.

Best Wishes and many wonderful years of retirement.

Estelle Scappatura wrote:

Thank you Lloyd. Great newscasting over the years. I listen to both CBC and CTV evening news.

Gail Singleton wrote: I want to wish you the very best this next year and always as you enter your final year of broadcasting for CTV as news anchor.

I hope that you are able to slow down and savour the good times in the year to come, and when you step out, I hope that you enjoy your days as much as I have mine since I completed my work life in 2007.

There is much to do, and places to see in this world.

Thank you for your excellent reporting over the years.

Jeanette Brubacher wrote:

Sad to see the face of CTV news leaving! Lloyd doesn't look even close to 76, but we wish him all the best in the future. We will be missing the line "And that's the kind of day it's been! Good Luck Lloyd!

Christie Jung wrote:

As a boy from the east end of Vancouver whose first language was not English, I watched you and Harvey Kirk together. I grew up watching CTV News to date, now I am a political consultant working in North American Politics. Thanks for your inspiration. Happy Retirement, I will miss you!!

Ishmael N. Daro wrote:

Dear Lloyd,

Thank you for your many years of service. I still remember watching you before bed while I was in high school. I could watch Seinfeld, Frasier, then you, with that marvelous voice of yours, reading and explaining the news. Now in university, I consider myself a news junkie and I have you to thank (or perhaps to blame) for that.

Best of luck in your retirement. I hope you look back on your career with pride and that you will be happy in the years to come.

Linda Walters wrote:

I can not think of anyone who could replace Lloyd, I have also listened to him for the last 35 years, the only news I watch. Maybe he would consider filling in for the new anchor once a week? Congratulations on your retirement Lloyd, well deserved, but will miss your calming voice.

June wrote:

I was saddened to hear the news last night. Lloyd is the face of Canadian News and I admit, I got teary-eyed at the announcement.

It's like losing a part of the family and having a year to mourn.

Though I know all good things must come to an end, it's going to be hard to say goodbye to the man I've grown up watching these past 27 years of my life and revelling in saying the famous "and that's the kind of day it's been..." at the end of each broadcast along with him.

I wish Lloyd and his family all the best.

Juanita wrote:

Lloyd,

I woke up this morning to my husband giving me the headline - Lloyd Robertson is Retiring! My response? ..."What? Ohhh No!"

As many have, I've grown up with your newscasts. To me, you ARE the CTV News. You are synonymous when it comes to someone mentioning CTV News. As a kid my family welcomed you into our home each night, and that tradition continues in our home now. Thank you for becoming a part of our family.

Thats the kind of Legacy its been, and the kind of Day it will be. All the best to you in your retirement. We will miss you dearly.

Ed Jonas wrote:

Well thanks then in advance Honorable Mr. Lloyd Robertson for your many years of dedication and service to your craft and the Canadian Public and the Canadian Way. You will be missed and I hope you have studied and trained a suitable protege to stand in your stead and to carry on your legacy.

David Smith wrote:

Always, been a fan !!!! I remember you sitting at the news desk with the late Harvey Kirk. I will miss the most trusted newsman in Canada.

Sheila Planetta wrote:

It is with great sorrow that I have to say "Good Night" to Lloyd after 35 years, but it is with just as much Joy that I wish him, love, health and happiness in Retirement. I have been one of the most dedicated viewers of Lloyd and the CTV News since 1969 when we relocated from Sydney N.S. ( back then it was Harvey Kirk and I was just as dedicated).

Over the years, I can honestly say, I have never tuned into another news program, I have always depended on Lloyd to provide me with excellent coverage, great variety, and his HONEST view of the world at large. His knowledge of the world news astounds me.

Lloyd I will be watching every night for the next months, with a slightly heavy heart, but thoroughly enjoying my last telecasts with you at the helm.

I only hope CTV replace you with a fitting candidate such as TOM CLARK….

Thank You Lloyd, you will be truly missed by your public...

Audrey Recksiedler wrote:

It is a sad day for all of us, to hear that Mr. Lloyd Robertson will be leaving as the anchor of CTV News. He has set the standard high and it is with class, empathy and knowledge that he has delivered the news over the past 34 years. He is a style all his own! I hope Mr. Robertson knows how much he will be missed. We wish him years of good health and happiness in his new endeavours. Good luck and good bye Mr. Robertson. We will miss you....

Tracey Spearing wrote:

In 1984 I attended the Banff School of Fine Arts with a girl named Lisa. One night the dorm phone rang...I answered...the man's voice on the line sounded like the news guy that my mother loved to watch every night. He asked for Lisa, I said Lisa who?..."Robertson"...well, my knees went so weak I fell to the floor screaming "hey everyone I've got Lloyd Robertson on the phone!" I have watched your news ever since with admiration and pride. Thank you and Happy Retirement!! I will be watching W5 now.

Anne Hollingworth wrote:

I was blown away when Lloyd said that he was 76 years old. He looks no where close to that age. I have grown up listening to him.

Carly Bouchard wrote:

Lloyd Robertson was a big part of my life growing up in Northwest B.C. where we had CTV and one other channel. I continue to watch him today and will be sad to see him go.

Manfred von Vulte wrote:

Dear Mr. Robertson:

We will all miss you when you will be off the air. In many respects, you are Canada's Walter Kronkeit. Your calm voice and delivery of the news often ended tough working days and made the world of severe tragedy and ultimate triumphs of the human condition presented as if a relative or close friend was explaining things. Having watched you as a young teenager to now an adult of 40, I also was touched by the empathy and show of emotion you demonstrated nightly. I am glad you will be on for one more season, but even though we shall lament your leaving; I am sure that every viewer wishes you a long and happy retirement. God Bless you!

Maureen wrote:

Congratulations Lloyd and thank you for your professional presentation of the news each night. I will miss you, but wish you much joy in your retirement. God bless you and your family.

D. Forbes wrote:

Lloyd - you will be so missed!! I am 49 and you've been MY newscaster for all of my viewing life!!! My husband feels the very same way. I hope you enjoy your retirement - but we will really miss you!!! As for your replacement - I await the announcement with baited breath!

Sharon Hallberg wrote:

Please don't leave Lloyd....the News will just not be the same without you!

Hava Salita wrote:

I will miss Lloyd Robertson when he steps down. I have watched him on the nightly news since the late 80s, and remember when Gary Larson announced his retirement, Lloyd told us Far Side fans to "get a life" with a smile and a laugh. I would love to meet him, as I have always enjoyed his delivery, and especially the way he would end every night with "so that's the kind of day it's been, on this [Thursday July the 8th]..."

Ken Valliere wrote:

Going to miss you Lloyd. Your predecessor has big shoes to fill. I wish you well. Happy Retirement.

Lori-Ann Ryan wrote:

Thank you Lloyd for all of the 35 years!!! I am 47 and grew up being told to "be quiet the news is on" and it was ALWAYS CFTO then CTV. I have watched you since you started and it's funny because sometimes I would see "Geez he's getting old" to only point back 3 fingers and remember if YOU were getting old, so was I !!!! For all of your years of service, the awards that you have won and for a wonderful wife who "reminds" you what goes together and which tie looks better AND puts up with your schedule, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Unfortunately, another CTV familiar face is leaving my screen.