TORONTO – Five Canadian media outlets have won journalism awards from the Radio-Television News Directors Association International.
The 2006 Edward R. Murrow awards honour excellence in electronic journalism.
The Canadian winners are:
• Radio Small-Market Spot News Coverage: VOCM Radio, St. Johns, NF, VOCM News
• Radio Network/Syndication Service Feature – Hard News: CBC National Radio News, Toronto, “This is How They Teach AIDS Awareness in Thailand”
• Television Large-Market News Series: CTV British Columbia – CIVT-TV, Vancouver, “Crystal Meth”
• Website: CP24, Toronto, pulse24.com
• Television Small-Market News Documentary: CTV Atlantic – CJCH-TV, Halifax, NS, “Sentimental Journey”
“It is gratifying to see so many Canadian winners. The talent and creativity in this country is outstanding and it is wonderful to see that being recognized worldwide,” says Bob McLaughlin, RTNDA Canada President.
