Mike Eppel is a Canadian broadcast journalist and Senior Business Editor at 680 NEWS in Toronto. He is one of the most recognised business voices on Canadian radio.
Mike was born on December 1, 1968 (57 years old) in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
Eppel was part of the original launch team of 680 NEWS in the summer of 1993 and returned in 2004 to lead its business desk. He also appears on Citytv’s Breakfast Television and hosts the Rogers podcast In This Economy?!.
His coverage credits include the Atlanta Summer Olympics, the Muskoka G8 Summit, and numerous Ontario and Federal budgets.
Quick Facts of Mike Eppel
| Full Name | Mike Eppel |
| Profession | Broadcast journalist, Senior Business Editor |
| Age | 57 years old |
| Date of Birth | December 1, 1968 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Yet to be updated |
| Birthplace | Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada |
| Current Address | Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
| Gender | Male |
Mike Eppel Early Life and Education
Mike Eppel was born and raised in Tillsonburg, Ontario, on a family tobacco farm. His ancestry is German-Hungarian, and his grandfather emigrated from Hungary to Canada in 1928.
He started working in the tobacco harvest at age 12, alongside his father and family. By 16, he had taken his first job in broadcasting at Tillsonburg’s local station, CKOT.
His childhood was rooted in farm life, with the Eppel family farm in operation since the 1930s. He still visits the property south of Tillsonburg.
Education
Mike Eppel attended Tillsonburg District High School, where his Sunday morning shifts at CKOT shaped his career path.
He then enrolled at Ryerson University in Toronto, now known as Toronto Metropolitan University. From 1987 to 1990, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television (RTA, Broadcasting) at Ryerson, specialising in Broadcast Journalism.
He later spent the 1991 to 1992 academic year at Western University in London, Ontario, taking fourth-year courses in Political Science and History.
| School | Tillsonburg District High School |
| Alma Mater | Ryerson University |
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television |
Mike Eppel Personal Life
Mike Eppel is a married father of two who keeps his personal life largely private. The family lives in the Durham Region east of Toronto.
Wife
Mike Eppel is married to Jennifer Schrader Eppel.
Children
Mike and his wife have two daughters, Ainsley Eppel and Jadyn.Alicia.
Parents
The names of Mike’s parents are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Jennifer Schrader Eppel |
| Children | Daughter: Ainsley Eppel and Jadyn.Alicia Eppel |
| Parents | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
Mike Eppel Career
Mike Eppel has built a career spanning more than three decades in Canadian broadcasting, with a career that spans small market radio, all news radio, business television, and podcasting.
1986 (approx.): Starts in Tillsonburg at CKOT
At 16, Eppel walked into CKOT in Tillsonburg with an idea for a high school radio segment.
Programme Director Doug Cooper instead put him to work on Sunday mornings, reading copy and learning the booth.
He stayed on through high school, balancing on air shifts with farm work.
1990 to 1991: Wingham (CKNX)
After graduating from Ryerson in 1990, Eppel joined CKNX in Wingham, north of London.
The role was a short contract that covered radio and television across a wide rural Ontario region.
1991 to 1992: Rock 95, Barrie
Eppel then moved to Rock 95 in Barrie, where Diana Mader hired him for the news team. He worked afternoons on the FM side alongside Bruce Barker and Jim Richards.
Other voices on staff at the time included Ann Deuce, Don Landry, Dan Shulman, and roommate Ian McLennan. He lived in a condo on Kempenfelt Bay during this period.
1992: The Fan 1430 launch
In the summer of 1992, Eppel joined The Fan 1430 (CJCL) in Toronto as a sportscaster, just as the station flipped to an all-sports format.
He worked alongside Mike Inglis, Stephanie Smyth, Joe Bowen, Bob Durant, Natalie Pujo, Barb DiGiulio, Mike Hogan, and Dan Shulman during the station’s launch.
1993: Original launch team of 680 NEWS
When Rogers flipped CFTR from top 40 music to all news in June 1993, Eppel joined the new 680 NEWS within days of launch. He was hired by John Hinnon to anchor business coverage.
Early colleagues included Dick Smythe, Peter Gross, John Hinnon, Michael Caine, David Craig, and Rick Crabb.
1999 to 2004: CTV NewsChannel, CTV National News, CFTO, and BNN
In 1999, Eppel moved into television, working as a business reporter for CTV NewsChannel, CTV National News, CFTO Toronto, and the Business News Network (BNN).
This period gave him a national television footprint and broadened his on-camera business reporting profile.
2004 (present): Returns to 680 NEWS as Senior Business Editor
Eppel returned to 680 NEWS in 2004 as Senior Business Editor, leading an expansion of business coverage across Rogers All News radio stations nationally and Sportsnet Radio, The Fan 590.
He is also a regular business contributor on Citytv’s Breakfast Television in Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary.
2023 (present): Host of In This Economy?!
Eppel hosts the Frequency Podcast Network show In This Economy?!, a weekly business podcast launched in 2023 that explains the Canadian economy to a general audience.
Mike Eppel Awards and Achievements
Mike Eppel has spent more than three decades in Canadian business broadcasting and has been recognised by industry peers for that work.
- Honoured to be nominated for two RTDNA Canada awards in 2025, as confirmed on his LinkedIn profile.
- Recognised as a foundational voice of business news radio in Canada, dating back to the 1993 launch of 680 NEWS.
Mike Eppel Net Worth
Mike Eppel’s exact net worth and salary are yet to be determined.
| Net Worth (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Mike Eppel Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Mike Eppel:
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet and inches: Yet to be updated |
| Weight | In kg: 73 kg In lbs: 160 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Colour | Half-bald and greying hair |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
Mike Eppel Instagram, X, LinkedIn
 @eppel.mike | |
| X |  @eppman |
 @mike eppel |
Interesting Facts About Mike Eppel
- He grew up on a working tobacco farm and started his first paid harvest job at age 12.
- He cobbled together 680 NEWS’s first business reports using wires and a CNBC feed before the station built its own dedicated business operation.
- He owns multiple dogs.
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FAQs
Who is Mike Eppel?
Mike Eppel is a Canadian broadcast journalist and the Senior Business Editor at 680 NEWS in Toronto.
Where did Mike Eppel go to school?
Mike Eppel graduated from Ryerson University’s Radio and Television Arts program in 1990, with a specialisation in Broadcast Journalism.
Is Mike Eppel married?
Yes, Mike Eppel is married. His wife previously worked at CTV as a director.
How old is Mike Eppel
Mike was born on December 1, 1968 (57 years old).
How many children does Mike Eppel have?
Mike Eppel has two children, including a daughter named Ainsley Eppel and Jadyn.Alicia Eppel.
What podcast does Mike Eppel host?
Mike Eppel hosts In This Economy?! on the Frequency Podcast Network, a Rogers Sports and Media property.
Where else does Mike Eppel appear?
Beyond 680 NEWS, Mike Eppel is a regular business contributor on Citytv’s Breakfast Television and across Rogers ‘ all-news radio stations.
