Sandie Rinaldo is a well-known Canadian television journalist and news anchor. She is best known for her long-running work with CTV News.

She was born on January 16, 1950 (76 years old), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Rinaldo has anchored CTV National News on weekends for 50+ years and has also reported for W5. In 2023, RTDNA Canada inducted her into its Hall of Fame.

Quick Facts of Sandie Rinaldo

Sandie Rinaldo Early Life
Full NameSandie Rinaldo (Brycks)
ProfessionTelevision journalist and news anchor
Age76 years old
Date of BirthJanuary 16, 1950
NationalityCanadian
Zodiac/Sun SignCapricorn
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada
Current AddressToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenderFemale 

Sandie Rinaldo Early Life and Education

Sandie Rinaldo was a teenager. She appeared on television as a dancer in the mid-1960s on CBC youth shows, including Where It’s At.

Education

She graduated from York University’s Fine Arts program with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 1973.

SchoolYet to be updated
Alma MaterYork University
Highest QualificationHonours Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine Arts (1973) 

Sandie Rinaldo Personal Life

Sandie Rinaldo was married to Michael Rinaldo until he died in 2005; the reason of his death is yet to be updated. She has three daughters.

Family

It is known that she is Jewish and is the daughter of Holocaust survivors.

Relationship StatusWidowed
HusbandMichael Rinaldo
Children3 daughters
ParentsYet to be updated
SiblingsYet to be updated 

Sandie Rinaldo Career

Sandie Rinaldo Career

Sandie Rinaldo joined CTV’s news division in 1973, shortly after graduating from York University. 

She started in the newsroom and later moved into production and research work for W5, before becoming a reporter for CTV National News and Canada AM.

In 1980, she became the news anchor for Canada AM. This made her the first woman in Canada to hold a full-time role as a national news anchor.

Along with CTV National News, she has been closely linked with W5. York University notes that she began co-hosting W5 in 2004 with veteran anchor Lloyd Robertson.

Rinaldo became the weekend anchor of CTV National News in 1985, a role she has held for decades. She has been the weekend anchor for more than 35 years.

From 1988 to 1991, she also worked as a co-anchor with Tom Gibney on the local World Beat News on CFTO (CTV Toronto).

She has also filled in on the weekday national newscast as a substitute anchor after Lloyd Robertson’s retirement in 2011, including substituting for his successor, Lisa LaFlamme.

In 2023, CTV marked her 50th year with the network with TV specials, including I’m Sandie Rinaldo (aired May 12, 2023) and Sandie Rinaldo’s 50/50 (aired September 19, 2023). 

Therefore, she has interviewed major names such as Justin Bieber, John Candy, and Celine Dion.

Sandie Rinaldo Awards and Achievements

Sandie Rinaldo has received industry recognition for her work in Canadian television news.

  • RTDNA Canada Hall of Fame (2023): She was inducted into the RTDNA Canada Hall of Fame in 2023.
  • York University Bryden Alumni Award (2005): She is a recipient of the Bryden Alumni Award.
  • Canadian Screen Awards nomination (2022): Nomined for Best Host or Interviewer, News or Information for W5: Stacked Odds.
  • International festival medals and honours (1990 to 1997): Several awards from international TV and film festivals, including a World Medal (1997), silver medals and finalist recognition (1991), and medals in 1990.
  • RTDNA award for best newscast coverage (1999): She won the RTDNA award for Best Newscast for coverage.
  • WIFT+ Crystal Awards (2025): She won a Special Jury Award of Distinction honouree for the 2025 Crystal Awards. 

Sandie Rinaldo Net Worth

Sandie Rinaldo’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million-$8 million, and her annual salary ranges between $800,000-$1 million.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)$3 million-$8 million
Salary (Approx.)$800,000-$1 million

Sandie Rinaldo Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Sandie Rinaldo Height

Below are the physical stats of journalist Sandie Rinaldo:

HeightIn centimetres: 168 cm   
In meters: 1.68 m           
In feet & inches: 5 feet 6 inches
WeightIn kg: 55 kg   
In lbs: 121lbs 
Body MeasurementsYet to be updated
Hair ColorBlonde
Eye ColorBrown 

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