“Canadian icon in journalism” Joe Schlesinger to be honoured with RTDNA lifetime achievement award

TORONTO - RTDNA Canada will posthumously recognize Joe Schlesinger with its highest honour, a lifetime achievement award, in recognition of his continued excellence during the course of his career in journalism.“It’s an honour to recognize a Canadian icon in journalism”, said RTDNA Canada president Fiona Conway, in the announcement. “Not only did Joe Schlesinger cover the major stories of our times, he was a mentor and a leader to many journalists. He was also a lovely person and a treasure to all who were able to work with him or be touched by his charm and wit.”Born in Vienna and...