Sandie Rinaldo

Tony’s esteemed guest and fellow broadcaster joined CTV Television Network's news division after graduating university. Initially worked as a junior secretary to News Director, Donald Cameron. She later advanced to production manager then research for W5, as well as reporting for CTV National News and Canada AM. In the 80’s she became anchor for the newscasts on Canada AM in 1980, making her the first woman in Canada to hold a full-time position as a national news anchor. Then in 1985 she became weekend anchor of CTV National News, a post she has held ever since.

What is The Tony Parsons Show?

Welcome to the Tony Parsons Show. As a journalist and broadcaster for the past 50 years, Tony anchored the second most-watched local television newscast in North America, the News Hour on Global BC, in Canada.

During his distinguished career, Tony Parsons reported on some of the world’s most notable news events that have shaped our nation. He has interviewed Prime Ministers, Premiers, entertainers, thought leaders and other people of distinction from around the world. His goal with this podcast is to produce an interview series, based on the talk-show format that we became accustomed to and loved.