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Deana Sumanac-Johnson

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CBC News Senior Education Reporter. Occasionally hosts network programs, occasionally reports on other issues. Always curious.

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#fifaworldcup2026 may be over but my gratitude to these guys goes on. It’s a generally acknowledged truth that sports are not my strong suit, which means I actively rely on guests’ reactions and analyses to be my guide. I could not be more grateful to Chrys Chrysanthou, John Doyle and James Sherman for their repeatedly spirited and insightful commentary with me on #cbcnewsnetwork. You’re MVPs in my book, gents! @soccerworldcentral @sharms1974 @misterjohndoyle ps today would have been 100th birthday of my grandpa Milan, who loved soccer, playing, coaching and watching alike. He’s been in my thoughts a lot during the last month by @cbcdeana

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What a great joy to share a birthday with our intrepid story editor @zolijnyk! These two Eastern European gals share more than just this day- Zena’s care for our guests, our journalism and especially the young and new people in our newsroom always shines through. #cbcnews #workcolleagues❤️ by @cbcdeana

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When do I miss my entertainment reporting years? When the @thejunoawards roll around. The vibe was the best.
You’re doing your job and getting interviews, but then offside you’ll be having this great conversation about life with, say, Jim Cuddy. It’s also at the Junos that I’d always reunite with my singer/songwriter gal pals- the personality type crossover between songwriters and journalists is substantial and I’m always amazed at how much we have in common. Tonight, enjoying the Junos from my hosting chair: looking forward to chatting big winners with @makdagheb and Canada’s women as songwriting powerhouses with someone whose music has got me through some tough times, @sarahslean . Photos: chatting with @griffjaeger yesterday, and some Juno action shots from 2015 (Hamilton) and 2016 (Calgary) respectively. #cbc #junos #junoawards by @cbcdeana

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For all our amazing viewers, listeners and readers: thank you for allowing us to do the job we love and tell stories that matter to you every day! Hope you had a wonderful holiday and see you in the New Year. You’ll see me bright’n’early hosting Morning Live on CBC News Network on January 1st. by @cbcdeana

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Most of you know us as Aspire to Inspire, but today I’m thrilled to share that we have a new name — “Renewed Joy Initiatives” — and that we are now officially a registered nonprofit! 🙏🏻

Ten years ago, I never could have imagined reaching this moment. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a name I’ve held close for a decade, I’m so proud and excited to step into this next chapter.

It was an absolute honour to be interviewed by Deana Sumanac-Johnson at CBC. As many of you know, I spent years in journalism as a CTV news anchor and reporter, and I’ve received so much support throughout my career. To be on the other side of the story again, and to feel encouragement from our news networks means so much.

At Renewed Joy Initiatives, our mission is to serve hope among individuals who need a helping hand one person at a time. We focus on serving individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, loss, and life transitions, while spreading awareness and creating real change in people’s lives. Joy isn’t just a fleeting feeling — it’s internal, rooted in inherent worthiness, the reminder that every person is seen, valued, and loved.

I’m endlessly grateful for our incredible volunteers, business partners, and supporters. YOU are the heartbeat of this mission, and none of this would be possible without YOUR belief and dedication over the last ten years. I’m also so excited to soon introduce you to our Board of Directors, a passionate group helping guide this next chapter and bring our vision to life.

We look forward to bringing you our annual Christmas Drive every year and so many new initiatives that continue to make a real difference. Because it’s never about changing the whole world — it’s about changing one person’s world at a time. Being on the front lines reminds us all that kindness goes a long way. Even a simple smile to someone on the street can remind them that they are seen, loved, and valued. After all, we are all human beings.

Here’s to the next chapter, big dreams, ten years of proof that this work matters, and so much joy to renew — TOGETHER.

With love,
Rebecca 🤍✨

@aspiretoinspirewithbb
#renewedjoyinitiatives #community #nonprofit #homelessness #gta by @cbcdeana

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It was an absolute honour to be invited to speak on CBC News Network with Deana Sumanac-Johnson on Sunday night! Her questions were exciting and allowed me to share some important insights about history education, inquiry-based learning and pedagogy and about how we can engage young people in doing history through projects like They Walked These Streets! Thank you to @cbcdeana for the experience and to Zena for production, Christina for make-up and Phil for filming it all! #Grateful #CBCLive! #bucketlist✅ #theywalkedthesestreets🇨🇦❤️ #remembranceday #MuseoBCI taken in CBC Broadcasting Centre by @cbcdeana

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Our piece on pushback against Gentle Parenting has been watched by close to half a million people. It’s running again on CBC’s The National tonight, featuring interviews with @bigtimeadulting and @whyllywellness . Produced by: @_angelahennessy by @cbcdeana

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Teachers are getting creative about telling the takes of #remembranceday to students born a century after the war. When our story tonight on #cbcnewsnetwork at 8pm ET (show I regularly host). by @cbcdeana

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And that’s a wrap on #paris2024 coverage. Absolute treat dissecting the athletic feats and human interest stories with people far more knowledgeable about sports than I am. CBC’s incomparable @heatherjhiscox at the heart of the action in Paris, weaving in personal narratives of the athletes with history of the games. Old pal @steven.j.bull. New pal @angieseth. And @donnovanbennett bringing some shrewd analysis to what went right and wrong during the games.
All champions in my eyes! #cbcolympics @cbc.sports by @cbcdeana

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Not the news you’re hoping to break. Very little information initially, potential to stir up panic, misinformation or worse, high. But honoured to have been able to contribute to our breaking news coverage of Donald Trump assassination attempt. Master class for me from @paulhunterdc and @arsenaultadrienne #breakingnews #uspolitics #cbcnews by @cbcdeana

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So this happened! Thanks so much @sammogelonsky for sending it. Not gonna lie, pretty giddy, pretty humbled. #crosswordfamous @thetorontostar by @cbcdeana

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Happy Easter! We have a great show for you tonight: info on carbon tax increase and analysis of what it could mean, Pope Francis’ health, and increase in cancers in people under 50- what you can do to protect yourself #cbcnewsnetwork #easter by @cbcdeana

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