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CBC News Network recognized internationally for coverage of Ottawa shootings


TORONTO – CBC News Network has been honoured with a prestigious international award for its coverage of last year's shootings in Ottawa.The news service won the Golden Nymph Award at the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo in the category of Best 24-Hour News Program.  The award recognizes the coverage provided by CBC Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge and the CBC News teams in Toronto and Ottawa, who delivered immediate news and informed analysis while guiding viewers through a confusing and chaotic situation and separating rumour from fact.CBC was the only Canadian network nominated in the 24-Hour News Program category and faced strong competition...