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CBC Atlantic journalists among RTDNA Awards Eastern Region winners

CBC journalists from all four Atlantic provinces won 14 awards Wednesday from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Canada, the association of electronic journalists.
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CBC journalists from all four Atlantic provinces won 14 awards Wednesday from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Canada, the association of electronic journalists.

Logo for RTDNA Canada. RTDNA in black all caps above the word CANADA in all caps and a red maple leaf at the side.
The RTDNA Eastern Region Awards were handed out at a ceremony at the Old Triangle Irish Ale House in Halifax.


The regional winners go on to the national competition, to be announced at National RTDNA Gala in Toronto on Nov.  2.

RTDNA Canada is the voice of broadcast and digital journalists and news managers in Canada and these awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and news gathering organizations in radio, television and digital media.

CBC Atlantic winners for the 2024 RTDNA Awards - Eastern Region:

Audio

Excellence in Editing
CBC Atlantic - The Living Wake

Feature News (Small/Medium Market)
CBC Newfoundland & Labrador  - Finding purpose after Fiona

Digital

N.S. crews battle wildfire as residents evacuate area

2 years ago
Duration 1:00
Long lines of cars were seen leaving Upper Tantallon, N.S., as crews worked to contain a fast-moving wildfire.Breaking News (Small/Medium Market)
CBC Nova Scotia  - Local state of emergency declared as forest fire rages near Halifax


Excellence in Data Storytelling
CBC Nova Scotia - Police and Public Trust

A Black woman smiling wearing glasses and a wine shirt and blue jacket.
One thing about being a Come From Away (or a CFA) is that I am becoming increasingly cognizant of frequently asked questions. One of my favourites is: "Why P.E.I.?"  (Submitted by Evelyn Bradley)
Opinion 
CBC P.E.I.  - Stop asking Black people to perform emotional labour during Black History Month


Overall Excellence in Digital
CBC P.E.I.  - CBC P.E.I.: 2023 in review

Multiplatform

Continuing Coverage (Small/Medium Market)
CBC Newfoundland & Labrador - Police & Public Trust 

Enterprise Journalism (Small/Medium Market)
CBC Atlantic Investigative Unit  - Sheltered

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Vianne Timmons holds an eagle feather — a gift from a student — while accepting the Indspire Award for education at an award ceremony in 2019. (CBC)
Investigative Excellence
CBC Newfoundland & Labrador - Walking the Line

Video

Excellence in Editing
CBC Nova Scotia  - Why launch a rocket industry in rural Nova Scotia?

Meet the harbour pilots who guide huge ships into Saint John’s difficult port

1 year ago
Duration 6:42
Seafaring knowledge, physical fitness and quick thinking are key to working in one of the Port City’s oldest professions.Excellence in Video
CBC New Brunswick - A Careful Mission: Meet the harbour pilots who guide huge ships into Saint John's difficult port


Feature News (Small/Medium Market)
CBC Newfoundland & Labrador - Inside the Grace: How a toxic building is being safely torn down

News - Live Special Events
CBC New Brunswick - Canada Games TV Special

VJ - Video
CBC New Brunswick - Poet strives to show Black history's place in New Brunswick

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