Newsrooms across Canada paused this morning as the country mourned the loss of one of its most esteemed broadcasters.
While tributes are now pouring in, sources close to her family revealed that her final days were deeply private and far more challenging than the public realized. Behind the familiar warmth and poise that audiences knew so well, she faced a quiet battle she kept largely hidden, determined to continue working until she physically could not.
Veteran Canadian journalist Thomson, celebrated for her sharp interviews with political leaders and entertainment icons, passed away Sunday morning at age 61, surrounded by her family after a prolonged struggle with cancer, according to CTV News.
Thomson’s career began at CTV News Toronto as a reporter, later becoming a familiar presence on the network’s morning program, Canada AM. Most recently, she anchored programs on CTV News Channel. Prior to her tenure at CTV, she spent six years as a news anchor with Global News from 1997 to 2003, where she built a reputation for clarity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
In October, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association of Canada. Presenting the award, then-RTDNA Canada president Lis Travers described Thomson as “one of Canada’s most respected news personalities,” acknowledging the impact of her decades-long dedication to journalism.
Over her 30-year career, Thomson covered major political events, including the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and interviewed some of the world’s most prominent figures—Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Donald Trump, and astronaut Chris Hadfield among them.
Bell Media’s vice-president of news, Richard Gray, called her “a trusted voice and a valued teammate,” reflecting the admiration colleagues held for her unwavering professionalism and mentorship.
✅ Conclusion
Thomson’s passing marks the conclusion of a distinguished career and a life devoted to journalism. For over three decades, she earned the trust of viewers nationwide through her integrity, warmth, and dedication.
Her work—interviews, mentorship, and on-screen presence—has left an indelible mark on Canadian broadcasting. Though her final battle was private, her legacy remains public and enduring: a standard of excellence and the countless lives she touched with her work and compassion.