Todd van der Heyden is a Canadian journalist and TV news anchor.
He is 52 years old and was born on October 16, 1973, in Montreal, Quebec. He works with CTV News in Toronto, Ontario, and is known for anchoring and reporting on major national stories.
Over the years, he built his career at CTV Montreal, where he became a familiar face as a reporter and anchor, including on key evening and daytime newscasts.
Quick Facts of Todd van der Heyden
| Full Name | Todd van der Heyden |
| Profession | Journalist and news anchor (CTV News, Toronto) |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Date of Birth | October 16, 1973 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Libra |
| Birthplace | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Current Address | Canada |
| Gender | Gay |
Todd van der Heyden Early Life and Education
Todd van der Heyden was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a native of Montreal, and his family moved around a lot when he was a child.
Education
Todd studied journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
He later studied at Concordia University in Montreal and received a Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies in 2004.
| School | Yet to be updated |
| Alma Mater | Carleton University; Concordia University |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies (2004) |
Todd van der Heyden Personal Life
Todd van der Heyden has spoken publicly about being gay, and his partner’s name is Michael Architect.
The couple had a son, Holden Jonas Vanderheyden, on August 15th, 2025, through surrogacy.
Past relationship
Todd was previously married to Tat Londono at the age of 21, and by age 24, he felt that the marriage was no longer right for him, and they later got separated.
Parents
His father, Leonard van der Heyden, was born in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and later immigrated to Canada; his mother, Lynn Fleming, was born in Quebec, outside Montreal.
Later, his parents got divorced in 1993.
Siblings
He has three older sisters named Karen, Wendy, and Cindy, and a half-sister named Melanie.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Ex-wife/Partner | Ex-wife: Tat Londono Current partner: Michael Architect |
| Children | Son: Holden Jonas Vanderheyden |
| Parents | Father: Leonard van der Heyden Mother: Lynn Fleming |
| Siblings | Older sisters: Karen, Wendy, Cindy, and Half-sister: Melanie |
Todd van der Heyden Career
Todd van der Heyden began working in media in the late 1990s.
From 1997 to 2000, he volunteered at Vidéotron’s cable access channel Canal Vox. He also did freelance work for CBC Radio in Montreal and the Toronto Star.
In 2000, he joined CFCF, later known as CTV Montreal, as a news reporter.
In February 2005, he became a co-anchor of the 6 p.m. weekend newscast, and later also anchored the weekday noon newscast.
In August 2008, he moved into a bigger role on the station’s main evening show.
Along with veteran anchor Mutsumi Takahashi, Todd became co-anchor of CTV Montreal’s 6 p.m. newscast (CTV Evening News).
On December 2, 2011, it was announced that he would leave CTV Montreal for CTV News Channel in Toronto, where he started in January 2012.
On CTV News Channel, he anchors CTV News Channel with Todd van der Heyden, airing in the midday and early afternoon on some schedules.
Along with television, he hosts the weekly radio program Viewpoints with Todd van der Heyden as a national news and current affairs show carried across its talk radio markets.
He has also been known as a Friday presenter on CTV News Channel’s politics program Power Play.
He has frequently worked as a fill-in anchor on CTV’s former morning show Canada AM, and at times on CTV National News.
Awards and Achievements
Todd van der Heyden has received industry recognition for his work in Canadian journalism.
- RTDNA awards (3 wins): Concordia University and Lower Canada College both state that he has won three awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).
- CAB award (1 win): He has also won one award from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB).
Todd van der Heyden Controversies
A few public complaints and corrections linked to broadcasts he presented have appeared online:
- On-air correction read by him (CTV News): An advocacy group reported that CTV News issued an on-air apology on December 17 after an earlier report wrongly said two Lebanese soldiers were killed by Israeli troops, and the correction was read on air by Todd van der Heyden.
Todd van der Heyden Net worth
Todd van der Heyden’s net worth and annual salary are still to be determined.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Todd van der Heyden Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Todd van der Heyden:
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet & 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 | Blue |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
Interesting Facts About Todd van der Heyden
- Todd is a massive fan of Elvis and has an extensive comic collection.
- Todd van der Heyden is a native of Montreal.
- He hosts the radio program Viewpoints with Todd van der Heyden, which Bell Media expanded across its talk markets (including Toronto’s Newstalk 1010).
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FAQs
Who is Todd van der Heyden?
Todd van der Heyden is a Canadian journalist and news anchor who works with CTV News in Toronto.
What is Todd van der Heyden’s age?
Todd van der Heyden is 52 years old. He was born on October 16, 1973, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Where did he study?
Todd van der Heyden studied journalism at Carleton University and later completed a Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies at Concordia University.
Is Todd van der Heyden still with CTV News?
Yes, Todd van der Heyden is still working as a CTV News anchor in Toronto and is the national afternoon anchor on CTV News Channel.
