CBC wins big at New York radio awards

TORONTO - The CBC was named ‘Broadcaster of the Year’ for the fourth time, while a number of CBC Radio programs took home medals and other honours at the 2010 New York Festivals International Radio Awards in New York City on Friday night.A total of 17 CBC Radio programs were awarded medals at the event, including the grand award gold medal, which went to The Current for its documentary "Twice Lost" about a brother and sister's fractious relationship. Another six CBC programs received finalist honours.“With the recent pick up of Q with Jian Ghomeshi on American public radio network PRI and...