Whitney Middleton-Oickle
Reporter
Whitney Oickle is a video journalist (VJ) who joined the Global news team as a contractor in Nov. 2018.
Born and raised in Yarmouth, N.S., Whitney made the move to Halifax to pursue journalism. She attended Nova Scotia Community College for Applied Media & Communication Arts, with a focus on radio and television journalism.
Whitney received the Youth Amnesty International award for her participation in Untitled: North Preston Land Title.
Whitney became interested in journalism while volunteering for Eastlink Community programming in Yarmouth. After completing school she began working as an independent contractor; filming social media, corporate and special event videos before getting the journalism bug.
Whitney is passionate about human interest stories and sharing community issues. When she is not working she enjoys photography, trying new foods and traveling.
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Video Archives
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Empty Dartmouth wall converted into brightly coloured mural
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Bananas growing at Halifax Public Garden for the first time
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Halifax firefighters smashed illegally parked car window to gain access to fire hydrant
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Group of Halifax researchers helping kids develop skills through play
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North Preston man hopes new basketball court inspires youth
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N.S. announces new funding for home care safety
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Innovative Norwegian fishing company expands to Dartmouth
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Church commemorating victims of Halifax Explosion now on list of most endangered buildings
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Protest against systemic racism held in Halifax
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Fire in a Dartmouth apartment building is investigated as arson
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Halifax barbershop celebrates first anniversary by giving back to the community
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Nova Scotia RCMP launch campaign to improve road safety
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Halifax hosts world floorball championships
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Police seize Lego-shaped cannabis products in Timberlea raid
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Halifax marks the 74th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic
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Venezuelans in Halifax closely watching political crisis
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Fire tears through Hammonds Plains home
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Dalhousie Tigers applauded for introducing smart helmets
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Nova Scotia provides 24 grants to community organizations helping to prevent domestic violence
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N.S. vets warn of tick-born illnesses
Author Archives
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New mural hopes to brighten up Dartmouth, help it shed ‘darkside’ monikerThe mural is part of a push to revitalize the downtown area and shed Dartmouth's moniker as the "darkside."CanadaAug 10, 2019
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Maritime fruit salad: Tropical fruit on display in downtown HalifaxThe public is able to view the fruit trees until the end of September, but they are asked not to pick any of these delicious treats.CanadaAug 8, 2019
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Halifax commuter learns hard lesson about not parking in front of a hydrantChuck Bezanson, assistant fire chief for Halifax Fire and Emergency, says that when there's an emergency, time is of the essence.CanadaJul 23, 2019
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Dalhousie researchers launch ‘unconventional’ pop-up playground for kids to embrace risk-takingThe aim of the pop-up playground is to teach kids and their parents the importance of unstructured play, and how taking risks is critical for healthy child development.CanadaJul 22, 2019
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Church commemorating victims of Halifax Explosion now on list of most endangered buildingsThe former United Memorial Church was erected in the North End of Halifax in 1921 to memorialize victims of the Halifax explosion and the president of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia Andrew Murphy, would like to see it saved.CanadaJun 24, 2019
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‘Racism causes injury to our hearts’: Protest against systemic racism held in HalifaxMarch organizer Raymond Sheppard says there are many untold tragedies from people who endure racism.CanadaMay 17, 2019
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Halifax barbershop celebrates 1st anniversary by giving back to the north endBlue Collar Barbershop spent Wednesday offering half-price haircuts to customers. The proceeds will go towards supporting young people in their north-end neighborhood.FeaturesMay 15, 2019
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Nova Scotia Mounties to roll out checkpoints as part of Road Safety WeekRCMP will be conducting strategic checkpoints across the province as a way to remind people that all drivers have a role to play in making roadways safe.CrimeMay 14, 2019
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Halifax hosts international floorball championshipsOver 400 young men from around the world are gathered at the Zatzman Sportsplex in Dartmouth with one common goal — to bring home the floorball gold.SportsMay 9, 2019
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Fire tears through home in Hammonds PlainsDozens of firefighters and multiple units responded to the call.FireMay 1, 2019
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Nova Scotia awards grants to 24 organizations in push to prevent domestic violenceThe province has handed out grants to 24 community organizations in the province with the goal of preventing domestic violence while also supporting victims and their families.PoliticsApr 29, 2019
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Halifax’s openly gay boxer ready to ‘rebel’ against stereotypes in professional debutWhen Johnny "The Rebel" Mac steps into the ring, he's not just fighting his opponent.FeaturesApr 24, 2019
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Increase in violent sexual crimes, requests for counselling strain support system in HalifaxOne support worker says they hope the issue will make governments provide more resources organizations like the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre.HealthApr 16, 2019
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Police lay charges after weapons complaint sends Halifax Central Library into ‘chaos’ on SundayPolice say that at approximately 4:51 p.m., officers responded to the library after a report of a person in the facility with a firearm.CrimeApr 8, 2019
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Thousands flock to Halifax for largest cheerleading competition in Atlantic CanadaThousands of cheerleaders from New Brunswick, P.E.I., Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario came to jump, stunt and tumble for a chance at gold.SportsMar 31, 2019
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N.S. Opposition introduces bill to help low-income women afford hygiene productsPictou West MLA Karla MacFarlane is calling on the Liberals to support her bill saying its measure could provide real comfort to thousands of Nova Scotians.HealthMar 28, 2019
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Halifax residents discover construction debris, trash on local walking trailHalifax officials are encouraging people to be on the lookout for illegal dumping anywhere in the city.EnvironmentMar 27, 2019
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Halifax teen taking fight to raise awareness for epilepsy around the worldCassidy’s hopes for the future is that Purple day expands to every country and education becomes mandatory in first-aid sessions and in schools.CanadaMar 26, 2019
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Family of young woman in mourning after fatal crash in Eastern PassageMichelle Stewart was one of three people who died in a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Cow Bay Road and Dyke Road on Saturday.CanadaMar 25, 2019
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Blood donation clinic honours fallen Halifax firefighterCanadian Blood Services will be hosting the event for the rest of the week.CanadaMar 19, 2019
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Residents urge Halifax to take action after section of Sir Sandford Fleming Park put up for sale"I want to be able to enjoy the walks I've always had forever — over 50 years — and I want to be able to do it for many years more," said one resident.EnvironmentMar 18, 2019
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Hundreds of Halifax students demand action on climate changeThe movement was inspired by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who was recently nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.EnvironmentMar 15, 2019
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Large portion of Quinpool Road to close next month, expect traffic delaysOne of the city's main arteries, used by roughly 27,000 commuters a day, will be taken offline during construction.TrafficMar 14, 2019
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Illegal salt depot halts operation in Halifax, but municipality’s investigation continuesThe city says the lack of communication from Tracey’s Landscaping during their investigation could affect the status of their contract.PoliticsMar 13, 2019
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Friends, strangers mourn passengers on Ethiopian Airlines with connection to HalifaxTwo of the victims had a strong connection to Halifax. Both Danielle Moore and Angela Rehhorn studied Marine Biology at Dalhousie University.CanadaMar 11, 2019