Some reporters chase the news, but Sijia Liu seems to move right alongside it. She is steady as a lighthouse when a big story breaks, yet warm as a porch light when the moment calls for softness.
Sijia Liu was born on May 9 in China. She is best known as an anchor and reporter for CP24, Toronto’s around-the-clock breaking news channel, which she joined in May 2024.
Her path from sports rinks to breaking news desks has made her one of the fresh faces of Canadian television news.
Her storytelling has not gone unnoticed either. Her investigative work earned a 2024 RTDNA Edward R. Murrow nomination for Best Enterprise Journalism, honouring her report on sexual assault cases dismissed because of court delays.
Quick Facts of Sijia Liu
| Full Name | Sijia Liu (Nelson) |
| Profession | Broadcast journalist, news anchor, reporter |
| Age | Yet to be updated |
| Date of Birth | May 9 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Yet to be updated |
| Birthplace | China |
| Current Address | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Gender | Female |
Sijia Liu Early Life and Education
Sijia Liu was born in China and immigrated to Canada with her family when she was four years old. Her family settled in Toronto, where she was raised.
She is of Chinese heritage and grew up in a multicultural setting. She is fluent in English and conversant in Mandarin, which has helped her connect with many different communities.
Education
Sijia attended York University Athletics, where she studied psychology and was a member of the women’s varsity basketball team. She wore number 12 as a guard for the York Lions.
She later completed the broadcast journalism program at Seneca College, which prepared her for television news. Her secondary school details are yet to be updated.
| Alma Mater | Seneca College |
| Highest Qualification | Broadcast Journalism |
Sijia Liu Personal Life
Sijia Liu is married to Ryan Nelson on July 3, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Husband
Ryan Nelson is a broadcast journalist, host, and producer who covers sports, entertainment, music, and current events.
He has worked across several American newsrooms, including stations in Miami, Colorado Springs, and Bakersfield.
Parents
The names and other details of Sijia’s parents are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Husband | Ryan Nelson |
| Parents | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
Sijia Liu Career
Sijia Liu has built her career across Canadian and American media, moving from sports reporting into hard news, anchoring, and breaking news coverage.
Early roots: Internship and community reporting
Sijia began in the industry with an internship at CTV’s entertainment program eTalk, where she supported producers, prepared research, and handled social media content.
She also worked as a community multimedia journalist and sports reporter with Cogeco’s Your TV Halton, gaining early hands-on experience in front of and behind the camera.
Sports journalism years
Sijia moved into sports media as a Toronto-based contributor for the New England Sports Network (NESN), covering the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics. She shot, produced, edited, and reported, and conducted locker room interviews
She also served as a rinkside reporter for the Ontario Hockey League, filling in for live game broadcasts on Rogers TV with pre-game and post-game interviews.
Her path then took her to Atlanta, Georgia, where she was one of five women selected for the Rising Media Stars program led by WNBA analyst LaChina Robinson. There she reported on the Atlanta Hawks, Falcons, Dream, and United FC.
Global News Regina: Move into news
Sijia made the switch to news reporting as the morning live reporter for Global News Regina in Saskatchewan. She reported live from the field and occasionally filled in as a weather presenter.
She announced her departure from Global Regina in February 2020 to return to Ontario.
2020 to 2023: CTV News Windsor
In early 2020, Sijia joined the CTV News Windsor team as a reporter and fill-in weekend anchor. She anchored weekend newscasts, presented the weathercast, and pitched, shot, wrote, and edited her own stories.
She was among the first reporters on the scene during the Ambassador Bridge shutdown, when protesters blocked the border crossing during the pandemic.
2023 to 2024: CTV News Kitchener
In July 2023, Sijia moved to CTV News Kitchener as a weekend anchor, reporter, and multimedia journalist, and filled in on weekday and national newscasts.
During this period, her investigative reporting on sexual assault cases dismissed because of courtroom closures and staffing shortages earned an RTDNA nomination for enterprise journalism.
2024 to present: CP24
In May 2024, Sijia joined CP24 in Toronto as a weeknight anchor and reporter, calling it a return to her hometown. She covers breaking news and major local and international headlines.
More recently, she reported on the debut of the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team, at Coca-Cola Coliseum, blending her sports background with her role in news.
Sijia Liu Awards and Achievements
Below are the major wins of Sijia:
Her major nominations
- 2023 RTNDA Edward R. Murrow (Region 14): Nominated for Breaking News, for coverage of the Ambassador Bridge blockade.
- 2024 RTNDA Edward R. Murrow (Region 14): Nominated for Best Enterprise Journalism, for “Justice Denied: Sexual Assault Case Tossed Due to Court Delays.”
- 2024 RTNDA Edward R. Murrow (Region 14): Nominated for Best Continuing Coverage, for “Searching for Justice: The Aftermath of a Murder.”
Sijia Liu Net Worth
The estimated net worth and annual salary of Sijia Liu are yet to be updated.
| Net Worth (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Sijia Liu Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Sijia Liu:
| Height | In centimetres: 173 cm In meters: 1.73 m In feet and 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 with blonde highlights |
| Eye Color | Brow |
Sijia Liu Instagram, Facebook
 @sijialiutv | |
 @sijialiutv | |
| Own site |  sijialiutv.com |
FAQs
Who is Sijia Liu?
Sijia Liu, now known as Sijia Nelson, is a Canadian broadcast journalist who works as an anchor and reporter at CP24 in Toronto.
Is Sijia Liu married?
Yes, Sijia Liu is married to broadcast journalist Ryan Nelson.
Where is Sijia Liu from?
Sijia Liu was born in China and moved to Canada at age four, growing up in Toronto, Ontario.
What did Sijia Liu study?
Sijia Liu studied psychology at York University and later completed the broadcast journalism program at Seneca College.
Where did Sijia Liu work before CP24?
Sijia Liu worked at CTV News Kitchener, CTV News Windsor, and Global News Regina, as well as sports outlets such as NESN and the OHL.
