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Janani Whitfield

Janani Whitfield

Reporter / Web Writer at CBKT-TV (CBC Regina)

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Recent Articles

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Sask. town thankful Americans keep flocking here to hunt, amid Canada-U.S. tensions

For decades, American hunters have come to Gravelbourg to hunt geese and ducks near the town southwest of Regina, fuelling the multimillion-dollar outfitting industry. While Canada-U.S. tensions might have ruffled some feathers, outdoor opportunities and friendships have kept bringing these hunters back to Saskatchewan.
about 1 month ago
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This Sask. chaplain's mission is to connect people with trees as re...

GreenSpirit Chaplaincy is a newer ministry within the United Church of Canada focused on eco-spirituality. 
3 months ago
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'Allow the land to teach you': Sturgeon Lake First Nation turns out...

Willie Ermine says his uncle planted a seed in his mind that grew into a desire to teach about the power of the land. Now, Sturgeon Lake First Nation's traditional health co-ordinator helps run land and culture camps year-round, and hopes to help others to do the same.
4 months ago
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Meet Cheech: this Sturgeon Lake healing guide turned from a life of...

Darren Turner had a hard time growing up, grappling with addictions. But after becoming sober, he found healing in learning about traditional medicines and plants. Now, he's seen as Sturgeon Lake's pharmacist, hoping to support others as he once received support himself.
4 months ago
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Free camp gives newcomers to Sask. a shot at realizing their big ho...

An inaugural free weeklong sports camp for youth who are newcomers to Regina was a huge success, thanks to organizers and community support.
5 months ago
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Family lawyer says he's seeing a new trend of the 'manosphere' lead...

Scott Byers has been practising family law for 10 years, and says he has noticed a new trend since the pandemic of women wanting to leave their partners due to what he describes as the radicalizing effect of online misogyny.
5 months ago
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These immigrants say Canada failed to plan for a population explosi...

Some immigrants to Canada say there wasn't enough planning for the number of people coming into the country. Their top election priority is looking for a party to be clear on how they'll integrate newcomers into Canadian life and help them find a more solid footing in the country.
8 months ago
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In Canada's most Conservative-voting province, Liberals' rising for...

Faced with the squeeze of tariffs, people at Canada's Farm Show expressed their frustration with President Donald Trump and Canada's Liberal federal government. They say another Liberal win could stoke Western Canada's anger.
8 months ago
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This single mom says her son's education comes first. That's why sh...

This Sask. mom says a regular 9 to 5 job isn't possible for her when her son doesn't have consistent access to an educational assistant at school. The lack of certainty and potential cuts to educational assistant positions has her doing sex work instead.
10 months ago
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10-year-old 'philanthropist' defies health problems while raising $...

At 10, Blaze Dunn’s been in and out of hospitals more than some will ever be in their entire lifetimes. Through it all, he’s kept up an indomitable spirit, saying he always shares the same three tips for other sick kids: “Never give up, never go down, and always keep trying.”
12 months ago
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The Sask. Party has had a solid rural base for 17 years. Could heal...

Access to rural health care has been a political football thrown back and forth between the Saskatchewan Party and the NDP, which has served as the province's Official Opposition since the Sask. Party toppled it in 2007.
about 1 year ago
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Estevan brings new meaning to its 'Energy City' moniker

CBC Saskatchewan's latest road trip for its series, Land of Living Stories, took us to the city of Estevan, where several people told us about the strength of their community spirit.
about 1 year ago
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From a secret garden to dozens of art installations, labours of lov...

When driving into Estevan, Sask., visitors are greeted with a sign proclaiming it "the Energy City." Besides oil and gas and coal energy, artistic energy is on display in this city, with more than 45 murals and art installations dotted throughout the community.  
about 1 year ago
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'Start becoming the disruptors': Estevan looks at big picture in en...

This energy city is trying to spearhead projects using technology and innovation that will keep its economy going as the world shifts away from a reliance on fossil fuels and coal-fired power.
about 1 year ago
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I asked more than 50 Sask. residents what matters to them in this e...

What actually matters to Saskatchewan residents in this month's election? More than 50 people CBC spoke to in five communities explained why health care, education and cost of living matter most to them.
about 1 year ago
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'Education over indoctrination': Regina's RCAAN backs candidates wh...

The Regina Civic Awareness and Action Network is pushing change in the Regina school board and municipal elections by endorsing candidates it says will promote "family values" and steer clear of issues involving gender and sexual diversity.
about 1 year ago
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How Facebook's news ban helped a Regina garbage company be voted 'b...

With Canadian news media banned from sharing social media content on Facebook and Instagram, a garbage company has stepped in to fill the gap. Just Bins has a big following in Regina and was voted the city's best online news source. But some say there's a dark side to some of the content.
over 1 year ago
cbc.ca

Meet the kokum who's raising 14 grandchildren without batting an eye

As her children have struggled with addictions, this grandmother hasn’t hesitated to take in and look after 14 of her grandchildren, driven by her faith. Decades of intergenerational trauma and compounding drug use are seeing her, along with many other Indigenous grandparents, step in to care for their grandkids.
over 1 year ago
cbc.ca

Meet the kokum who's raising 14 grandchildren without batting an ey...

As her children have struggled with addictions, this grandmother hasn’t hesitated to take in and look after 14 of her grandchildren, driven by her faith. Decades of intergenerational trauma and compounding drug use are seeing her, along with many other Indigenous grandparents, step in to care for their grandkids.
over 1 year ago
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Good dogs! How Bingo and Doug helped this Sask. teen earn the diplo...

A dog guide named Bingo and his successor, Doug, helped Stephen Walcer, 18, deal with the frustrations of autism and graduate from high school.
over 1 year ago
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42-year-old mom says painful divorce led to 'beautiful' moment of U...

During her divorce, a lawyer laughed when Saba Ahmad expressed her desire to go to law school. At that time, she decided to prove she could do it. Now, she has convocated from the University of Saskatchewan law school, having travelled back and forth between Edmonton and Saskatoon for her studies.
over 1 year ago