Jamie Gutfreund CP24 Age, Wiki, Partner, Family, & Career

Jamie Gutfreund is a Canadian broadcast journalist, news anchor, and reporter who has become one of the most familiar faces at CP24, Toronto’s around-the-clock news channel.

He is also a working rock guitarist, which makes him a rare mix of newsroom veteran and stage performer.

Gutfreund was born on March 18, 1980 (46 years old) in Thornhill, Ontario, and is best known for anchoring and co-hosting CP24 Breakfast Weekend and for a decade of live reporting across the Greater Toronto Area.

He has covered major stories, including the G20 riots, the Toronto van attack trial, and the Jacob Hoggard trial.

Jamie was named the National and Regional winner for Best in Journalism at the 2016 Notable Awards.

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Quick Facts of Jamie Gutfreund

Full Name	Jamie Gutfreund
Profession	Broadcast journalist, news anchor, reporter, musician
Age	46 years old
Date of Birth	March 18, 1980
Nationality	Canadian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Yet to be updated
Birthplace	Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Current Address	Ontario, Canada
Gender	Male

Jamie Gutfreund Early Life and Education

Jamie Gutfreund was born and raised in Thornhill, Ontario. He is a proud member of the Jewish community and has spoken openly about being the grandson of Holocaust survivors.

Education

Jamie first studied at the Harris Institute for the Arts, where reports say he earned an honours degree in Recording Arts Management.

This early music training helps explain his lifelong work as a guitarist. The exact years he attended are yet to be updated.

His interest in journalism took firmer shape after September 11, 2001, prompting him to return to school.

He then completed the broadcast journalism program at Seneca College, graduating with honours in 2006.

Alma Mater	Seneca College
Highest Qualification	Honours diploma, Broadcast Journalism

Jamie Gutfreund Personal Life

Jamie Gutfreund keeps most of his private life away from the spotlight, though he has shared a few personal milestones with his followers.

Partner and Children

On February 2, 2022, Jamie publicly announced that he is engaged to Annie and, in August of 2022, the couple was expecting a baby daughter.

The name of his partner and further details about his child are yet to be updated.

Parents

Jamie’s mother’s name is Yvette Gutfreund; however, he has not disclosed any information about his father and siblings.

Relationship Status	Engaged
Fiancé	Annie
Children	Yet to be updated
Parents	Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yvette Gutfreund
Siblings	Yet to be updated

Jamie Gutfreund Career

Jamie Gutfreund has built a long career in Canadian television news, growing from a behind-the-scenes assistant into one of the longest-serving on-air names at CP24.

Alongside this, he has kept a parallel life as a rock guitarist.

Early Career: CBC

Before joining CP24, Jamie started at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), working behind the scenes in various editorial roles, including with The National and Newsworld.

2008: Joins CP24 and Covers the Financial Crisis

In August 2008, Jamie joined CP24 as an editorial assistant. He soon moved into a business producer role, running the studio at the Toronto Stock Exchange.

There, he produced hourly segments during the height of the 2008 global financial meltdown, giving him an early frontline reporting role.

2009: On-Air Weather and Traffic

In May 2009, Jamie became an on-air member of the CP24 weather and traffic team. This marked his move from producing to presenting on camera.

2011: CP24 Breakfast Remote Host

In 2011, Jamie joined CP24 Breakfast as a Remote Host and Live Eye reporter.

He reported from parades, festivals, fundraisers, and music events, including the MuchMusic Video Awards.

2014 to 2019: CP24 Breakfast Weekend

In early 2014, Bell Media announced that Jamie and Nneka Elliott were joining Pooja Handa as hosts of CP24 Breakfast Weekend. The weekend show began its new lineup on February 1, 2014.

Jamie co-hosted and anchored CP24 Breakfast Weekend for more than five years, interviewing thousands of artists, musicians, and newsmakers.

He stepped away from the weekend show in September 2019 to take on a new role at the station.

During these years, his CP24 Breakfast colleagues included Gurdeep Ahluwalia, George Lagogianes, meteorologist Bill Coulter, and traffic specialists Cam Woolley and Mika Midolo.

2017 to 2019: Journalism Professor

Alongside his broadcasting duties, Jamie returned to his old school as a journalism professor at Seneca College from 2017 to 2019.

2019 to Present: Anchor and Reporter

Jamie now works as an anchor and reporter for CP24.

He has covered some of the region’s biggest stories, including the G20 riots, the Toronto van attack trial, the Jacob Hoggard trial, and many municipal, provincial, and federal elections.

In August 2024, marking 16 years at the station, Jamie described himself as the longest-serving anchor and reporter at CP24.

He has also reported live from marquee events such as the Toronto International Film Festival.

Music Career

Away from the newsroom, Jamie has played in Toronto rock bands for close to three decades.

He has performed with the band Century Surfers and is the lead guitarist for the popular Toronto cover band In Living Cover, a role he has held since 2010.

Jamie Gutfreund Awards and Achievements

Jamie Gutfreund is described by CP24 as an award-winning anchor and reporter, with recognition spanning both his professional and student years.

His major wins

National and Regional winner for Best in Journalism at the 2016 Notable Awards.
Best Documentary award at the Seneca College Media Awards during his studies.
Recognized in 2024 as the longest-serving anchor and reporter at CP24.

Jamie Gutfreund Net Worth

Jamie Gutfreund’s net worth ranges between $1-$5 million. His annual salary is around $45,000–$110,500.

Net Worth (Approx.)	$1-$5 million
Salary (Approx.)	$45,000–$110,500

Jamie Gutfreund Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

Below are the physical stats of Jamie Gutfreund:

Height	In centimetres: 173 cm In meters: 1.73 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight	In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated
Body Measurements	Yet to be updated
Hair Color	Dark brown
Eye Color	Blue