30 years in front of the camera, and Janet Stewart still tells the news like she is talking to one person. That warmth made her one of the most trusted faces in Manitoba as the longtime host of CBC News Winnipeg.

She was born on March 3, 1967 (59 years old) in Nova Scotia, Canada, Stewart loves dogs, live music and short sentences, and it shows in the easy way she delivers a story.

Janet is best known for her years at CBC Manitoba, though her path ran through Halifax and CTV Winnipeg first. 

Her work has earned real recognition, including a 2009 Gemini nomination for Best News Anchor in Canada and two Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Local News Anchor.

Quick Facts of Janet Stewart

Janet Stewart Wiki
Full NameJanet Stewart
ProfessionBroadcast journalist, news anchor
Age59 years old
Date of BirthMarch 3, 1967
NationalityCanadian
Zodiac SignPisces
BirthplaceNova Scotia, Canada
Current AddressWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
GenderFemale

Janet Stewart Early Life and Education

Janet Stewart was born and grew up in Nova Scotia, Canada. She has Nova Scotia as her home province, and she moved away from it only as an adult.

Education

Stewart studied journalism at the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The school is well known across Canada for its journalism programs.

After her studies, she began building newsroom experience in Nova Scotia before her career took her across the country.

The exact years of her studies and her final qualification are yet to be updated.

Alma MaterUniversity of King’s College, Halifax
Highest QualificationStudied journalism at University of King’s College

Janet Stewart Personal Life

Janet Stewart tends to keep her personal life away from the spotlight. A few details, though, have been shared publicly over the years.

Husband

Stewart is married, and her husband’s name is Dave.

Further details about her husband, such as his profession, are yet to be updated.

Parents

Details about her father and mother are yet to be updated.

Siblings

Details about any siblings are yet to be updated.

Relationship StatusMarried
HusbandDave
ParentsFather: Yet to be updated
Mother: Yet to be updated
SiblingsYet to be updated

Janet Stewart Career

Janet Stewart Career

Janet Stewart has spent more than three decades in Canadian journalism, moving from radio and reporting in Nova Scotia to anchoring one of Manitoba’s most watched newscasts.

1990s: Early career in Nova Scotia

Stewart began her career in television news in 1994. Early on she worked in her home province of Nova Scotia, where she reported and anchored for CBC Radio One, CTV and Global.

During her Halifax years she also hosted a documentary series for CBC Television and worked as an entertainment columnist for CBC Radio.

2001 to 2006: Anchor at CTV Winnipeg (CKY-TV)

In 2001, Stewart moved to Winnipeg and became a news anchor at CKY-TV, the CTV station in the city. She held that role from August 2001 to November 2006.

She anchored roughly two hours of live television a day and became one of the city’s most watched anchors.

She later left because she felt like a talking head and wanted more room to grow.

2007 to 2024: Host of CBC News Winnipeg

Stewart surprised many when she left CTV for CBC, announcing the move on air in November 2006. Her first day on CBC came in early January 2007.

She went on to host CBC News Winnipeg at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m. on CBC Television. She anchored the supper hour newscast for close to two decades and also helped write and produce the show.

Around 2013 she began hosting Radio Noon on CBC Radio One in Manitoba as well, balancing television and radio duties.

2024 to present: Radio Noon and a new chapter

In April 2024, Stewart announced she would step away from the television broadcast for a year to host Radio Noon on CBC Radio One. She took on the role while colleague Marjorie Dowhos was on maternity leave.

She framed the move as a way to mark 30 years in television news and to learn new broadcasting skills. Fellow journalist Brittany Greenslade then took over the anchor chair at CBC Manitoba News at Six.

Her exact on air assignment for 2026 is best confirmed directly through CBC, as her role has shifted between television and radio.

Community work

Stewart has long lent her time to community causes in Manitoba. In 2009 she served as a co-patron of Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg’s Women Build campaign alongside CBC colleague Marcy Markusa.

Janet Stewart Awards and Achievements

Here are the major nominations of Janet Stewart:

Her key nominations:

  • 2009: Gemini Award for Best News Anchor in Canada.
  • 2014: Canadian Screen Award for Best News Anchor, Local, by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.
  • 2015: Canadian Screen Award for Best News Anchor, Local.

Janet Stewart Net Worth

The estimated net worth and annual salar of Janet Stewart are yet to br updated.

Net Worth (Approx.)Yet to be updated
Salary (Approx.)Yet to be updated

Janet Stewart Height, Weight and Physical Stats

HeightIn centimetres: Yet to be updated
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WeightIn kg: Yet to be updated
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Body MeasurementsYet to be updated
Hair ColorDark brown
Eye ColorGrey

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