For more than three decades, Roger Petersen has been one of the steady, familiar voices telling Canadians what happened while they were sleeping, working, or worrying about the world.
He is a Canadian broadcast journalist whose calm delivery has carried audiences through some of the country’s loudest news moments.
Roger was born on August 24 in Toronto, Ontario. Roger is currently an anchor at BNN Bloomberg, where he stepped in during September 2025 to host The Street and Market Call.
From the 2018 Toronto van attack to the G20 and G8 summits, the SARS scare, and the COVID-19 pandemic, few stories in this city have unfolded without Roger somewhere in front of a camera making sense of them.
Quick Facts of Roger Petersen
| Full Name | Roger Petersen |
| Profession | Broadcast journalist, news anchor |
| Age | Yet to be updated |
| Date of Birth | August 24 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Current Address | Toronto, Canada |
| Gender | Male |
Roger Petersen Early Life and Education
Roger Petersen was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, which he has often referred to as his hometown throughout his broadcasting career.
Details about his parents and siblings are yet to be updated, as he keeps his early family life private.
Education
Roger studied and earned a Diploma in Radio and Television at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, which set the foundation for his broadcasting career.
He began his professional life in radio, working across several stations before moving into television news.
| School | Yet to be updated |
| Alma Mater | Seneca Polytechnic |
| Highest Qualification | Diploma in Radio and Television program |
Roger Petersen Personal Life
Roger Petersen is a married man; details about his wife are yet to be updated.
Son
Roger has a son named McKenna, and he often refers to fatherhood as the best part of his life on his social media profiles.
Parents
Details like the names of his father and mother and their professions are yet to be updated.
Siblings
Information about his siblings is yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Yet to be updated |
| Children | Son: McKenna |
| Parents | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Yet to be updated |
Roger Petersen Career
Roger Petersen has built a career of more than 30 years across Canadian radio and television, from local reporting to national anchor desks.
Early career: Radio beginnings
After graduating from Seneca College, Roger started his broadcasting career in radio. He worked at several stations before making the move to television news.
1999 to 2004: Citytv Toronto reporter, anchor, and Autoshop host
In 1999, Roger joined Citytv Toronto, taking on a variety of roles. He worked as a reporter and anchor for CityNews (formerly CityPulse) and hosted the car show Autoshop.
In 2002, he became the first morning show reporter on Breakfast Television Toronto, contributing to the network’s flagship morning programme.
2004 to 2006: Lead anchor at Citytv Vancouver
In 2004, Roger moved to Citytv Vancouver and became the station’s lead male anchor. From 2005, he co-anchored CityNews at Six alongside Julie Nolin.
He remained in that role until the Vancouver newscast was cancelled on July 12, 2006.
2006 to 2008: CTV Toronto reporter and anchor
After the Vancouver cancellation, Roger returned to his hometown and joined CTV Toronto. He worked there as a reporter and anchor for about two years.
2008 to 2010: Citytv Toronto weekend anchor
In October 2008, Roger returned to Citytv Toronto as a weekend anchor. He worked alongside co-anchor Farah Nasser on the weekend newscasts.
The weekend newscasts were cancelled on January 19, 2010, as part of a large round of layoffs at Rogers and Citytv.
2011 to 2018: CityNews Tonight 11 p.m. anchor
Roger was named the anchor of CityNews Tonight at 11 p.m. His appointment came a few months after the death of the beloved late-night anchor Mark Dailey.
He held the CityNews Tonight anchor role until 2018.
2018 to 2020: Co-host of Breakfast Television Toronto
On July 4, 2018, Citytv announced Roger as the new co-host of Breakfast Television Toronto with Dina Pugliese.
He joined Dina Pugliese on the couch, alongside Stella Acquisto, Frank Ferragine, Winston Sih, Melanie Ng, Tammie Sutherland, and Kerry Prunskus.
He left Breakfast Television Toronto in July 2020, ending his 21-year run with Citytv.
2023 to 2025: CTV News Channel weekend anchor
In September 2023, Roger joined CTV News Channel as its weekend morning host.
Over two years, he anchored coverage of major stories, including Canada’s trade war with the United States, the federal election, and the Israel-Hamas war.
There, he worked alongside network colleagues including chief news anchor Omar Sachedina, weekday anchor Marcia MacMillan, and later Carolyn Jarvis, who joined the channel in September 2025.
2025 (present): Anchor at BNN Bloomberg
In September 2025, Roger joined BNN Bloomberg as an anchor, stepping into The Street from 8 to 9 a.m. Eastern following the retirement of longtime host Paul Bagnell in July 2025.
He also currently hosts Market Call at noon, filling in for regular host Andrew Bell. Roger works alongside BNN Bloomberg colleagues Amanda Lang, Merella Fernandez, Lindsay Biscaia, and Andrew McCreath.
Community and charity work
Beyond the anchor desk, Roger has been involved with several Canadian charities over the years.
His work has included support for Arthritis Society Canada, the Bike Brigade, the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada, and Victim Services.
He has also volunteered his time with CNIB and has served as a judge for community storytelling events, such as Speaker Slam’s Human Connection panel.
Roger Petersen Net Worth
The exact net worth and salary details of Roger Petersen are yet to be updated.
| Net Worth(Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Roger Petersen Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Roger Petersen:
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet and inches: Yet to be updated |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Eye Color | Blue |
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FAQs
Who is Roger Petersen?
Roger Petersen is a Canadian broadcast journalist and anchor at BNN Bloomberg, with over three decades of experience in radio and television.
Where does Roger Petersen work now?
Roger Petersen currently works at BNN Bloomberg, where he hosts The Street and Market Call.
When did Roger Petersen join BNN Bloomberg?
He joined BNN Bloomberg as an anchor in September 2025.
Does Roger Petersen have children?
Yes, Roger Petersen has a son named McKenna.
Where did Roger Petersen study?
Roger Petersen studied Radio and Television at Seneca College in Toronto.
What shows has Roger Petersen hosted?
Roger Petersen has hosted Breakfast Television Toronto, CityNews Tonight, CityNews at Six in Vancouver, Autoshop, The Street, and Market Call.
