Author: Kelly-Jay Lawson

Canadian journalism students invited to apply for over $20,000 from six sponsors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2026 TORONTO, ON – RTDNF Canada has the privilege of offering financial assistance to emerging journalists. The foundation is accepting entries from Canadian journalism students for six different awards. “Thank you to our generous sponsors who believe in the future of journalism by supporting students. Journalism matters and it’s important to […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces the 2025 Finalists for Best Canadian Local News Awards

Toronto, ON (October 14, 2025) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Best Canadian Local News Awards. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. Best Canadian Local News Awards winners will be announced at the National Awards […]

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Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina and CTV News Announce 2025 Recipient of the Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship

– Halifax-based journalist and documentary filmmakerLu Fan named 2025 Fellow – – In partnership with RTDNF Canada and Massey College, the fellowship program supports journalists exploring a subject of significance to Canadians – TORONTO (October 28, 2025) – CTV News and Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina are pleased to announce that journalist Lu Fan […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 Central Region Award Winners

Toronto, ON (September 25, 2025) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital and video. Congratulations to the winners for their excellent work! The RTDNA Canada 2025 Lifetime […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 West Region Award Winners

Vancouver, BC (September 23, 2025) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital and video. Congratulations to the winners for their excellent work! 2025 RTDNA Awards West Region […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 East Region Award Winners

Halifax, NS (September 25, 2025) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital and video. Congratulations to the winners for their excellent work! The RTDNA Canada 2025 Lifetime […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 Prairies Region Award Winners

Regina, SK (September 24, 2025) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news gathering organizations in audio, digital and video. Congratulations to the winners for their excellent work! The RTDNA Canada 2025 Lifetime […]

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Researcher Seeking Participants for Journalism Education Study

Letter of Introduction for Potential Participants This letter is an invitation to consider your participation in a doctoral research study that I am undertaking in fulfillment of my Doctoral degree in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, at the University of Toronto. The study has […]

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RTDNA 2025 AGM

NOTICE is hereby given that RTDNA Canada’s 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held on September 18th, 2025, via Zoom at 1:00 PM ET. Click for Complete Details and to Register >>

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Congratulations to Professor Jim Carr on winning the RTDNF Michael Monty Memorial Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2025 Toronto, ON — The Radio-Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) is proud to announce that Jim Carr has been honoured with the prestigious Michael Monty Memorial Award. This recognition underscores his exceptional talent, dedication, and significant impact in the field of broadcast storytelling. The Michael Monty Award celebrates educators who […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 National Awards Finalists

RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the National Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news-gathering organizations in audio, digital, and video.  National Awards winners will be announced November 1, 2025. Congratulations to the finalists for their excellent work! 2025 RTDNA […]

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RTDNF Canada Announces 2024-2025 Scholarship Winners

June 12, 2025 TORONTO, ON – “We are excited to reveal the recipients of the RTDNF scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year,” said Gina Lorentz, president of RTDNF. “Thank you to all Canadian journalism students who entered their work. More than 100 submissions were received and impressed the judges with the depth and range of […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 Prairies Region Awards Finalists

RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital and video.  Regional awards winners will be announced in September, 2025. Congratulations to the finalists for their excellent work!  2025 RTDNA […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 West Region Awards Finalists

RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital and video.  Regional awards winners will be announced in September, 2025. Congratulations to the finalists for their excellent work!  2025 RTDNA […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 East Region Awards Finalists

RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital and video.  Regional awards winners will be announced in September, 2025. Congratulations to the finalists for their excellent work!  2025 RTDNA […]

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RTDNA Canada Announces 2025 Central Region Awards Finalists

RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Regional Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital and video.  Regional awards winners will be announced in September, 2025. Congratulations to the finalists for their excellent work!  2025 RTDNA […]

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OMNI Scholarship Program

Calling all journalism students – OMNI Television has launched its OMNI Scholarship program for 2025.  These scholarships are open to all eligible students pursuing post secondary studies in a journalism-related field and who are interested in ethnic and third-language journalism.  OMNI will award 10 scholarships of $2,000 each this Fall, with awardees for each province/region being […]

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RTDNF Launches New Scholarship for Aspiring Journalists: The ‘Friends of Canadian Media’ Scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 26, 2025 RTDNF Launches New Scholarship for Aspiring Journalists: The ‘Friends of Canadian Media’ Scholarship TORONTO, ON – The Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) is excited to announce the establishment of the ‘Friends of Canadian Media’ Scholarship, aimed at supporting the next generation of journalists in Canada. The ‘Friends […]

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