Stratford, ON (August 22, 2011) – Today, the City of Stratford announced plans to create the Lloyd Robertson Garden as a part of the revitalization area in front of City Hall. The announcement was made at noon today by Mayor Dan Mathieson at a community event on the site of the new park and garden. Lloyd Robertson, his wife Nancy and two of his daughters Lynda and Lisa were on site for the naming of the garden and unveiling of the plaque that will be placed there.

"The plans to revitalize the market square are underway and we're thrilled to be able to name a part of this project after Lloyd," said Mathieson. "Lloyd is an icon, we couldn't be more proud of him and to be able to create this tribute to him is a real privilege."

"This is such a great honour," said Robertson at the event in Stratford. "Stratford is my home. This is where I got my start on life, my love of broadcasting and this is where I met Nancy. Stratford has done more for me than I could say and I want to thank all the people who have had a part in that success."

The plaque that will be placed in the Lloyd Robertson Garden reads:

Lloyd Robertson was born on January 19, 1934 in the city of Stratford, Ontario.

Robertson began his broadcasting career in 1952 at hometown CJCS Radio, later joining CJOY in Guelph in 1953. Robertson moved to television in1954 with CBC in Windsor, then spent four years with CBC Winnipeg (1956-'60) and two years in Ottawa (1960-'62). Robertson went on to anchor CBC's National News from 1970 to 1976.

Robertson joined CTV in 1976, where he spent 35 years of his 60-year broadcasting career. He became CTV's Chief Anchor and Senior Editor in 1983.

Throughout his illustrious career, Robertson guided Canadians through some of the most significant events in recent history. In 1998, Robertson became a Member of the Order of Canada, and in 2007, was the first journalist inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.

Widely known for his baritone delivery and for his iconic signoff line, "And that's the kind of day it's been," Canada's most-trusted news anchor signed off of the country's most-watched newscast, CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LLOYD ROBERTSON, at the end of his final broadcast on September 1, 2011.

One of the longest-serving national television anchors in history, Robertson embodies his father's principle: "Never forget your roots," maintaining close ties with his hometown as an active member of the community.

Robertson will deliver his final newscast as the Chief Anchor and Senior Editor of CTV News on September 1 and the City of Stratford has already declared September 1 as Lloyd Robertson Day in Stratford. During the week leading up to Robertson's final newscast (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1), CTV NATIONAL NEWS airs a series of the most memorable news stories that Robertson covered during his tenure. A CTV documentary about Robertson's life and career titled AND THAT'S THE KIND OF LIFE IT'S BEEN airs Thursday, Sept. 1 at 10 p.m. immediately prior to his final newscast.