Steve Murphy

Steve Murphy, C.M., is a special correspondent, commentator and analyst for CTV News (Atlantic). He was previously executive news editor and anchor of CTV News at Six, stepping down in December 2021, after 29 years. He started his career in 1977 at CFBC Radio in Saint John, N.B. As host of “The Hotline” on CJCH radio in Halifax, he was twice nominated as Canada’s best phone-in broadcaster. He served as principal host of CTV’s 5 o’clock news broadcast for seven years. Steve has hosted hundreds of live remote broadcasts and has interviewed scores of major newsmakers including five Canadian prime ministers and dozens of provincial premiers. He has also anchored CTV National News and is a contributor to other CTV national news broadcasts. In 2012, he was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). He is also a recipient of St. Thomas University’s Eldred Savoie Award for Excellence and Dedication in Journalism. Steve is the author of three national bestselling books, including 2023’s ”Murphy’s Logic: Insights from 45 Years in the News Business”, “Before the Camera” and “Live at 5: the Story Behind its Success.” Steve has supported dozens of community organizations and charities in various volunteer capacities, playing a role in raising more than $150 million. He served two years as co-chair of the United Way’s Halifax Campaign and chaired the Christmas Daddies Fundraising Association for 15 years. He has hosted the annual “Christmas Daddies” broadcast for more than 40 years and the “IWK Telethon for Children” for 25. He is an honourary trustee of the IWK Foundation. A recipient of the King Charles III Coronation medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal (NS), Steve was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in December 2024. Steve Murphy is the proud father of daughter, Nora and son, Brendan and a grandfather of two.