Peter Mansbridge is a well-known English-Canadian journalist. Peter Mansbridge is widely recognized for working as a chief correspondent for ‘CBS News’. In addition to this, he is also known for dedicating most of his time working as a news anchor for CBC News The National.
Peter Mansbridge Facts
- Birthday: July 6, 1948 (age 70)
- Address: London, England
- Profession: Journalist and news anchor
- Nationality: Canadian
- Height: 6 feet
- College/University: Glebe Collegiate Institute (Drop out)
- Net Worth: N/A
- Salary: 100000 dollars
Peter Mansbridge Wife – Cynthia Dale and Children
Peter Mansbridge got married 3 times in his life. At first, Peter Mansbridge tied a knot in marital relation with Parm Dhillon. After spending several years together, he ended his relationship with wife Parm in 1975. From getting married to Parm he has two daughters. In the year 1989, he got married to Wendy Mesley.
He shared a blissful moment together with Wendy for three years until he put an end to their relationship with divorce in 1992. Peter got married to beautiful actress Cynthia Dale in 1998. From getting married to wife Cynthia, he has been blessed with one son named William.
As far now, renowned CBC news anchor Peter Mansbridge is spending a happy moment with his family and children.
This renowned news anchor, Peter Mansbridge puts his first step in this world on 6t July, 1948 in London, England.
He carries Canadian nationality. His star sign is Cancer and belongs to white ethnical background. As far his education is concerned, Peter initially joined ‘Glebe Collegiate Institute’.
However, he was dropped out before the completion of graduation.
Peter Mansbridge Age and Height
Peter Mansbridge stands tall with a height of 1.84 m. 70 years of age widely recognized Canadian journalist, Peter is still working with the same passion and energy.
He has not lost charm and passion towards his work. His hardworking and positive attitude towards his work has inspired many people.
Peter Mansbridge Career Growth
Mansbridge initially served in ‘Royal Canadian Navy’ for two years in 1966 and 1967. In the initial phase of his career, he also served as a ticket agent at ‘Churchill Airport’. In the year 1968, he came into the attention of station manager of CBC radio station CHFC Gaston Charpentier when Peter was making flight announcement. Gaston Charpentier hired Peter as host of radio station CHFC’s late night musical show. In the year 1971, he started working as a reporter for CBW radio station.
After serving a year in CBW radio station, he became associated with CBWT-TV. In the year 1975, Peter was appointed as a reporter for CBC’s flagship evening news show ‘The Nation’. From there on his life changed. From 1976, Peter served as a parliamentary correspondent for a decade. In the year 1988, he was hired as co-anchor of the morning show at CBS. Peter made his debut as a solo anchor on 1st May, 1988 while working at the television show ‘The National’.
From 1992, he served as co-anchor of the television news show ‘CBC Prime Time News’. He dedicated three years working as co-anchor of the news show. Peter covered many major news events while serving as co-anchor of the show. He covered Canadian federal elections, 1995 Quebec referendum, ice storms in Ontario and many more. On 1st September, 2011 he was announced as anchor of ‘CTV National News’.
Since then he was hired at CTV National News, he has set the records for being the longest serving active anchor in Canada among big three networks.
Peter Mansbridge Net Worth and Salary
Peter Mansbridge is a Canadian news anchor whose net worth is not known yet. However, his betterhalf Cynthia has a net worth of $10 million dollars. Peter earns a handsome salary amount of $100 thousand dollars.
Peter Mansbridge Achievement and Contributions
Incredible and hard-working Canadian journalist, Peter Mansbridge has been honored with many awards in his career. He has total 12 Gemini awards in his pocket.
In the year 2008, Peter was honored as an ‘Officer of the Order of Canada’.
For more news and recent updates, his fans can follow him on his twitter account @petermansbridge.