Matt Skube

My mom loves to tell the story of how I came home from my first day of kindergarten crying because I didn’t know who the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were. The reason why? I watched TSN’s SportsDesk every morning instead, glued to the highlights and following the day’s news and trades. Fast forward to being a teenager, @jenhedger not only responded to an email from a high school kid in Thunder Bay for a sports broadcasting project, but offered up a tour when our family was in Toronto. On my 16th birthday, I got to sit at the SportsCentre desk, do a quick read through, and meet the CFL panel. It was one of the most impactful days of my life. 22 years later, I’m back in the same studio, anchoring SportsCentre for the first time. Talk about a special, full-circle moment from the universe. It’s been a journey, full of ups and downs, but getting to live out a lifelong dream is a feeling I’m never going to forget. Thanks to everyone who’s supported me in some way over the last two decades. I’m truly grateful and wouldn’t be here without that village. If you’re reading this, let it be a reminder that dreams really can come true. And it’s never too late to pursue them. #dreamcometrue #sportscentre #TSN #anchor #sports

At least someone thinks I’m funny… Might be due to the fact it was almost 1:00 am, but I’ll take it @jermain_franklin #SportsCentre #lamepuns #funnynotfunny

I’m a little late to this (ok, a lot late…sorry baby!) but I couldn’t let the moment pass without marking it. My darling wife, the love of my life, my sweetie pies @teebeehome turned 40 a short time ago. It’s a big, important milestone for a number of different reasons. There’s a lot that happens over four decades and here you are, a champion and testament to the definition of strength, determination, and willingness to live the best life possible. We’ve had more than 10 years of adventures together. From the beaches of Nova Scotia and Mexico, to the hiking trails and waterfronts of B.C., and everything in between. To fancy nights out and quiet nights in (we know which one you love more), spa visits and watching Outlander. Becoming parents and all of the chaos and abounding love that brings. To the hard moments… tears, hugs, and new days arriving. You continue to inspire me, our boys, and so many others on a daily basis. No matter the challenge, you continue to lead with love, empathy, understanding, and kindness. You have the biggest heart of anyone I know and I feel privileged to hold a part of it. You dedicate yourself to the people and things that you love and are important to you. I’ve watched as you’ve worked incredibly hard to achieve your goals and have witnessed your growth, both in the workplace and at home. I couldn’t be more proud of you. All of those notes are proof to all of the above. I love you so much and can’t wait to spend the next 40 years by your side ♥️ #birthday #birthdaygirl #turning40 #loveher

LIVE FROM SPORTSCENTRE 🚨🚨: StFX Alumni @mattskube reports on the excitement happening at the Keating Millennium Centre this week!! Another reminder - one lucky fan at the women’s game on Wednesday will be walking home with 2 NHL tickets to ANY regular season game of their choosing (for the rest of the current season*)!!

A little work update: excited to be filling for @toddctv for a few months on CTV NewsChannel. Starting next week, I’ll be on air from 12:00-3:00 pm Monday-Friday. It’s also been quite the ride for our first few months in Toronto! Thanks to everyone who has watched, reached out and sent messages. Really appreciate the support! #news #newsanchor #sports #TVlife #atthedesk

It is with heartbreaking sadness that we share the news that we lost @gusthegoldenboy earlier this week. We sent him off over the Rainbow Bridge peacefully after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. From the moment we got him, Gus was a typical Golden. Full of boundless energy, he never stopped being a puppy, with his goofy nature and wanting to say to everyone and everything. He would roll his eyes or give the heaviest of sighs if we didn’t pay close enough attention to him, or nudge our hands to keep the scritchies going. Whether it was Nova Scotia or the Kawarthas, his favourite place was the cottage. He would swim to his heart’s delight, splashing water to himself every chance he got. He also knew just who to shake off on, before rolling in the sand or bushes. Gus was the best big brother…always gentle and playful, and there when his hooman brothers needed him. He loved snuggling (until he got too warm) and never ventured too far from his people. And the food. Oh the food. Bacon, cheese, fish, Nibs…it didn’t matter. If we opened a cupboard or a bag, those big, brown eyes were always there, looking for a snack. We’ll miss seeing his face and wagging tail when we return home. We’ll miss the grunts and barking at people and dogs living their lives outside. We’ll miss his expressive eyebrows and looks of despair, as if no amount of attention is enough. Most of all, we’ll miss his never ending love and happy demeanour. There are plenty of tears that won’t be licked dry this time, but we know that you’re now free from pain and running wild in the beyond. We love you Gussy Bear ♥️ #gus #rainbowbridge #bestfriend

Spent a beautiful weekend afternoon at the ballpark cheering on the @bluejays with these baseball loving boys! #baseball #jays #fun #boys

So much fun to be back hanging out with the @yourmorning crew for the week! Thanks for all of the laughs @kelseymcewen , @annemariemediwake , and @michelle.jobin . And a big thank you to @ericaonfashion who pushed me outside my comfort zone with a couple of the fits this week. Be back bright and early in a couple of weeks! #morningshow #earlywakeup #food

On behalf of the Ottawa Fire Services, I want to wish @mattskube all the best on his last week with CTV Ottawa. Thank you for being an incredible ambassador to our City and for always being such a great media partner to our Service. Wishing you and your family all the best in your next chapter, you’ll be greatly missed! -Nick DeFazio Public Information Officer *** Je tiens à adresser, au nom du Service des incendies d’Ottawa, mes meilleurs vœux à @mattskube alors qu’il entame sa dernière semaine à CTV Ottawa. Merci d’avoir été un remarquable ambassadeur de notre ville et d’avoir toujours été un formidable partenaire médiatique pour notre Service. Je vous souhaite, à vous et votre famille, tout le bonheur possible pour ce nouveau chapitre de votre vie. Vous nous manquerez grandement! -Nick DeFazio Agents de relations publiques

On the day that the Battle of Ontario could be coming to an end, it felt like a fitting time to share our next adventure… After a little bit of time off, my family and I will be moving to Toronto this summer. I’m also happy to share that I’m going to be staying in broadcasting, filling in on CTV and Bell Media programs and stations. I already have some wonderful memories from time spent in the ‘Big Smoke’ and I can’t wait to make more with my wife and the boys. While we will miss Ottawa, we’re thrilled and looking forward to this next chapter. #toronto #moving #newadventure #broadcasting

🌟 With Matt Skube announcing he’s leaving CTV Ottawa at the end of April, we look back on our 2023 interview with him, where he explained what is really important in life to him✨ 📷: @siskphoto #ottawa #facesottawa #westboro #barrhaven #kanata #nepean #orleans #gatineau #stittsville #richmond#ottawalocalbusiness #ottawasmallbusiness #ottawalocal #ottawaliving #myottawa #manotick #ottawabusiness #carletonplace #carp #ottawanews #ctvottawa #ottawalife #ottawalocal #ottawaliving

After more than 11 years, it is with mixed emotions that I share my time at CTV Ottawa is coming to an end. My last broadcasts will be on April 29th. When I arrived in the city in 2013, it felt like the start of something special. I was fortunate to not only be embraced by viewers and the community, but given a number of opportunities that would define my time in “the Capital.” From being on the sidelines for the REDBLACKS’ inaugural season, to waking up early on weekends to host a show on 580 CFRA, anchoring weekend newscasts with my then-colleague, now great friend Katie Griffin, to launching CTV News at 5:00 in 2017 (two days after marrying @teebeehome . I still owe her a honeymoon!). It has been an incredible journey professionally that has led to covering some of the biggest stories in the country, including the shooting on Parliament Hill, Canada’s 150th birthday, floods, tornadoes, the COVID-19 pandemic (Ultimate Takeout Friday will always remain one of my favourites!) and many, many more. I don’t like using cliches, but this city really does feel like a small town in so many ways. The way people show up for each other in a time of need. I’ll never forget people helping neighbours pile up sandbags as flood waters kept rising, or watching the community come together to support a person or a business facing a crisis. Those gestures, that love, are things that have left a lasting impact and make this city a special place to live. To Peter Angione and Joanne Woo, thank you for giving me a shot all those years ago and supporting me along the way. Thanks to Graham Richardson and Evan Solomon for your mentorship…it means the world. To KG, my first co-anchor at CTV and fellow Golden Retriever-lover, it was an honour to share that desk with you. To all of the reporters, producers, directors, camera people, editors, and co-workers, both past and present: thank you for your hard work, dedication to storytelling, and for putting up with all of my ridiculousness. (Continued in comments)