From the anchor desk to the floor of Queen’s Park, Stephanie Smyth has spent her life chasing the truth and asking the tough questions.
She is a Canadian politician, retired broadcast journalist, and communications consultant who now wears the title of Ontario Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament for Toronto St. Paul’s.
Smyth was born on October 20, 1964 (61 years old) in Toronto, Ontario. She turned a microphone into a megaphone for public accountability across more than 35 years on the air.
Her voice carried Torontonians through wars, elections, and emergencies on 680 News, Global Television, AM 640 Toronto, and finally CP24, where she anchored LIVE@5 and LIVE@5:30 for nearly 15 years.
Under her newsroom leadership, 680 News became the first Canadian radio station to capture the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.
Quick Facts of Stephanie Smyth
| Full Name | Stephanie Smyth |
| Profession | Politician (MPP), retired broadcast journalist, communications consultant |
| Age | 61 years old |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1964 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Libra |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Current Address | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Gender | Female |
Stephanie Smyth Early Life and Education
Stephanie Smyth was born and raised in midtown Toronto and has lived in the area her entire life. She later started her own family in a home on Oriole Parkway, as noted by the Ontario Liberal Party.
Details about her parents and siblings are yet to be updated.
Education
Stephanie attended Bedford Park Public School, followed by Glenview Senior Public School. She then completed her secondary studies at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute in Toronto.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Sociology from Western University, where she studied from 1982 to 1986. During her time there, she wrote for The Gazette, the campus newspaper, and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Women’s Fraternity.
After Western, Stephanie pursued a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism at Fanshawe College from 1986 to 1988, which set the stage for her early radio career in London, Ontario.
| School | Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute |
| Alma Mater | Fanshawe College |
| Highest Qualification | Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism |
Stephanie Smyth Personal Life
Stephanie Smyth is married and lives with her family in midtown Toronto. She is known for keeping much of her personal life out of the spotlight.
Husband
Stephanie is married to Paul Cook, the managing editor and morning anchor at 680 News. The couple tied the knot in 2007.
Paul Cook is a respected Toronto broadcaster who has spent decades behind the microphone at 680 News, where he leads the morning news.
His career runs parallel to Stephanie’s, and the two are often described as a well-known husband and wife duo within Toronto’s broadcast community.
He continues to serve as a senior voice on Canada’s all-news radio platform, with his work focused on the Greater Toronto Area’s morning audience.
Children
Stephanie and Paul are parents to four grown children. Each brought two children into the marriage from previous relationships.
The children are named Reed, Harrison, Honor, and Spencer. The family lives in North Toronto with their German Shepherd (pet dog) named DeVere.
Parents
Details about Stephanie Smyth’s parents are yet to be updated.
Siblings
Details about her siblings are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Husband | Paul Cook |
| Children | Spencer, Honor, Reed, Harrison |
| Parents | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Yet to be updated |
Stephanie Smyth Career
Stephanie Smyth has built a career that moves through radio newsrooms, television anchor desks, communications consulting, and now provincial politics in Ontario.
1987: Early radio start at CKBK London
Stephanie began her journalism career in 1987 at 1290 CKBK in London, Ontario, where she worked as a news anchor and reporter. This role gave her grounding in daily breaking news on local radio.
1989: Move to Toronto with CJCL
In 1989, Stephanie joined CJCL in Toronto as an anchor and reporter. This move brought her into Canada’s largest media market and into the city she would later call home for the rest of her career.
1992: Joins The FAN 1430
In 1992, Stephanie was hired as a morning co-host and traffic reporter at The FAN 1430, Canada’s first all-sports radio station, as confirmed by CP24. The job gave her live morning broadcast experience.
1993 to 2005: 680 News rises with her at the helm
Stephanie joined 680 News in 1993 as an anchor and reporter at the station’s launch. By 1999, she had been promoted to News Director, a role she held until 2005.
During this stretch, she also delivered the morning news on 98.1 CHFI alongside Don Daynard and Erin Davis, two of Toronto radio’s most familiar voices at the time.
She also worked at 680 News alongside Paul Cook, the station’s morning anchor, who later became her husband.
Under her leadership, 680 News covered the contested 2000 U.S. presidential election and the events of September 11, 2001. Her team helped make 680 News the first Canadian radio station to win the Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.
2003: News Director at Global Television, Toronto
In 2003, Stephanie moved into television as News Director at Global Television in Toronto, per CP24. Under her direction, the station won an RTDNA News Coverage Award.
2005 to 2008: AM 640 Toronto
In 2005, Stephanie returned to radio as News Director at AM 640 Toronto, as reported by CARTT. She continued to develop her leadership profile in news talk radio during this period.
2008 to 2022: Anchor and Managing Editor at CP24
Stephanie joined CP24 in June 2008 as Managing Editor and News Anchor. She led the breaking news and assignment desk while co-anchoring LIVE@5 and LIVE@5:30 every weeknight for nearly 15 years.
Her primary on-air partner on Live at 5 and Live at 5:30 was Nick Dixon, who publicly described her as his Live at 5 co-anchor during the pandemic-era broadcasts.
Nathan Downer also worked with the Live at 5 and Live at 5:30 team during her tenure and continued anchoring the show after her departure.
She became one of Toronto’s most recognised broadcast faces, often appearing during major breaking news events that shaped the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
2022: Founder of Smyth Media Group Inc.
After leaving CP24 in December 2022 after 15 years, Stephanie founded her own communications consultancy, Smyth Media Group Inc.
2023: Political volunteer work
In 2023, Stephanie volunteered on Brad Bradford’s mayoral campaign in the Toronto mayoral by-election.
She then worked on Bonnie Crombie’s successful Ontario Liberal Party leadership campaign.
2025 (present): MPP for Toronto St. Paul’s
On February 27, 2025, Stephanie was elected as the Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto St. Paul’s, defeating two-term NDP incumbent Jill Andrew.
She currently serves as Liberal Critic for Ethics, Integrity and Accountability; Northern Affairs; and Seniors and Accessibility.
She is also Deputy Whip of the Third Party and a member of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies.
Stephanie Smyth Awards and Achievements
Stephanie Smyth has earned recognition for award-winning newsroom leadership across radio and television in Canada.
Major wins
- Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast, with 680 News under her leadership, the first Canadian radio station to win this honour.
- RTDNA News Coverage Award with Global Television Toronto under her leadership.
- Elected MPP for Toronto St. Paul’s in the 2025 Ontario general election, flipping the seat from the NDP.
Stephanie Smyth Net Worth
The estimated net worth and annual salary of Stephanie Smyth are yet to be updated.
| Net Worth (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Stephanie Smyth Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Stephanie Smyth:
| 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 | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Hazel brown |
Stephanie Smyth Instagram, X, LinkedIn
 @stephaniesmythtsp | |
| X |  @stephaniesmyth |
 @stephanie smyth | |
| Own site |  @stephaniesmythmpp.ca |
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FAQs
Who is Stephanie Smyth?
Stephanie Smyth is a Canadian politician, retired broadcast journalist, and the Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto St. Paul’s.
How old is Stephanie Smyth?
Stephanie Smyth is 61 years old. She was born on October 20, 1964, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Is Stephanie Smyth married?
Yes, Stephanie Smyth is married to Paul Cook, the managing editor and morning anchor at 680 News.
How many kids does Stephanie Smyth have?
Stephanie and Paul have four grown children together, with two from each of their previous marriages.
When did Stephanie Smyth leave CP24?
Stephanie Smyth left CP24 in 2022 after nearly 15 years as anchor and managing editor.
What riding does Stephanie Smyth represent?
Stephanie Smyth represents Toronto St. Paul’s in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
When was Stephanie Smyth elected MPP?
Stephanie Smyth was elected on February 27, 2025, defeating two-term NDP incumbent Jill Andrew.
