Diana Swain is a Canadian journalist and news producer who was born on September 24, 1965 (60 years old) in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada.
She has worked for over 33 years at CBC News, in reporting, anchoring, and investigative roles.
Diana left CBC in late 2023 and started a communications consulting and coaching business called Diana Swain Strategies in 2024.
Read the biography of Diana Swain and get to know more about her life, family, education, career, awards, height, net worth and salary.
Quick Facts of Diana Swain
| Full Name | Diana Swain |
| Profession | Journalist and news producer; founder of Diana Swain Strategies (communications consulting and executive coaching) |
| Age | 60 years old |
| Date of Birth | September 24, 1965 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Libra |
| Birthplace | Thompson, Manitoba, Canada |
| Current Address | Toronto, Canada |
| Gender | Female |
| Email ID | diana.swain@mackayceoforums.com |
Diana Swain Early Life and Education
Diana Swain was born in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. When she was young, her parents separated. She moved with her mother and younger sister to Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Education
Diana Swain completed her schooling at Chilliwack Secondary School in Chilliwack in 1983. In 1984, she had also represented Chilliwack in the Miss Canada pageant.
She studied journalism at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She later received an honorary degree from Humber College in 2010.
In 2017, she received an honorary doctorate in technology from BCIT.
| School | Yet to be updated |
| Alma Mater | British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) |
| Highest Qualification | Honorary doctorate in technology |
Diana Swain Personal Life
Diana Swain is a married woman and also a mother of two adult children.
She is currently married to a television technical producer, Eric Milotzki, in May 2024, and they met while working at CBC.
Past Relationship
Diana was previously married to Ron Kuipers, and later in 2014, they got divorced. The reason is yet to be determined.
Ron was a freelance producer and writer. They were married for several years and lived in Winnipeg before moving to the Toronto area.
Children
She has three adult children from her first marriage to Ron Kuipers: a son, Mason, who was born in 1995, and a daughter, Lara, who was born in 1998.
However, it is known that her daughter Lara is a Ryerson journalism graduate who has previously interned at Hockey News.
The third child’s details are still to be determined.
Father
Diana Swain’s father is Brian Swain (died in 2013). She worked with him as a co-anchor on CKND-TV in Winnipeg in 1988.
Brian Swain was CKND-TV’s sports director during the station’s earlier newscast era.
Mother
Information about Diana Swain’s mother is yet to be updated.
Siblings
She has a younger sister they moved together to Chilliwack, British Columbia, after her parents separated.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Husbands | Ex-husband: Ron Kuipers Current husband: Eric Milotzki |
| Children | Son: Mason Kuipers Daughter: Lara Kuipers |
| Parents | Father: Brian Swain Mother: Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Sister: Yet to be updated |
Diana Swain Career
Diana Swain began her media career in British Columbia, working in print and radio before moving into television news.
In 1988, she joined CKND-TV in Winnipeg as a co-anchor. She co-anchored the evening newscast along with her father, Brian Swain.
She joined CBC in 1990 at CBC Winnipeg (CBWT). She reported for the local program 24 Hours, later anchored it, and also anchored the Winnipeg portion of Canada Now.
After moving to Ontario, she hosted CBC News Toronto. She also regularly filled in on The National, including as a substitute anchor along with long-time host Peter Mansbridge (as a fill-in anchor for him).
Swain worked in CBC’s investigative journalism for many years. She reported investigative stories for The National as a senior investigative correspondent and appeared on CBC News Network.
From 2016 to 2019, she produced and hosted her weekly program The Investigators with Diana Swain, where she interviewed journalists about how major stories are reported.
She also covered major events for CBC, including the Olympics. She was a lead host for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, along with sports host Scott Russell, and later returned for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, along with sports host David Amber. She also reported from the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics for CBC News.
In CBC leadership roles, she served as Senior Investigative Editor (2019 to 2021) and later became Executive Producer of The Fifth Estate (2021 to 2023).
In her final CBC role, she was Managing Editor with responsibility for investigative programs.
She left CBC in December 2023 and launched her firm, Diana Swain Strategies, in January 2024.
Diana Swain Awards and Achievements
Diana Swain has received awards and honours linked to her work in Canadian television news.
- Gemini Awards (Best News Anchor): In 2000, her work on CBC Winnipeg’s 24 Hours was recognised when she won the first of three Gemini Awards for Best News Anchor.
- BCIT Alumni of the Year (2006): She received an alumnus of the year award from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in 2006.
- Honorary degree from Humber College (2010): She received an honorary degree from Humber College in June 2010.
- Honorary doctorate from BCIT (2017): In 2017, she received an honorary doctorate in technology from BCIT and delivered a convocation speech.
- Canadian Screen Award linked to The Fifth Estate: While she was Executive Producer of CBC’s The Fifth Estate, the program won the Canadian Screen Award for Best News or Information Series during her first season leading it.
Diana Swain Net Worth
Diana Swain’s estimated net worth is around $3 million, and her annual salary ranges from $61,550–$79,364.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $3 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | $61,550–$79,364 |
Diana Swain Height, Weight, and Physical states
Daina stands 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall, and she has beautiful blue eyes with brown hair. Other details like her weight and body measurements are yet to be updated.
| Height | In centimetres: 168 cm In meters: 1.68 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
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Diana Swain X, LinkedIn
| X |  @swaindiana |
 @dianaswain | |
| Own site |  @dianaswainstrategies.com |
FAQs
Who is Diana Swain?
Diana Swain is a Canadian journalist and news producer. She worked at CBC News for more than 33 years and later started her own firm, Diana Swain Strategies.
What is Diana Swain’s age?
Diana Swain is 60 years old. She was born on September 24, 1965 in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada.
What is Diana Swain known for?
Diana Swain is linked with CBC programs such as The National and The Fifth Estate. She also produced and hosted The Investigators with Diana Swain (2016 to 2019).
What is Diana Swain Strategies?
It is Diana Swain’s consulting and coaching business. Her website describes work such as communications support and coaching for leaders.
