“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]
Read More“It is my honour to recognize these individuals who have given so much. They are leaders, mentors, teachers — whose contributions have inspired colleagues and left an indelible mark on their newsrooms,” says Lis Travers, President, RTDNA Canada. RTDNA Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and […]
Read MoreRTDNA Canada Announces the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award Winner Toronto, ON (September 24, 2024) RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Tchadas Leo with the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award awarded to a journalist who displays excellence in the coverage of original (enterprise) journalism on a single topic, investigative reporting or continuing coverage of a beat or a major breaking and developing […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (September 24, 2024) — RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Jean LaRose with its 2024 President’s Award. Jean LaRose is a First Nations citizen from Abenaki First Nation of Odanak in Quebec. In 2002, La Rose became the CEO of APTN, the first Indigenous broadcaster in the world with programming by, for and about Indigenous Peoples. During his tenure, LaRose […]
Read More2024 RTDNA Canada Awards National Finalists Toronto, ON July 3, 2024 – 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 newsgathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. National Awards winners will be announced Saturday, November 2nd, […]
Read MoreTORONTO (April 29, 2024) – CTV News and Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina announced today the creation of the new Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship, in partnership with RTDNF Canada and the University of Toronto’s Massey College. The Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship provides the opportunity for a journalism student from […]
Read MoreTORONTO (September 28, 2023) – The Radio Television Digital News Foundation of Canada (RTDNF) recognizes students representing colleges from coast to coast with scholarships. RTDNF Canada was established in 1978 to offer financial assistance to electronic journalism students in Canada and to date has awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships. We are proud to announce the following […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (October 21, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Best Canadian Local News Awards. RTDNA Canada honours the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news-gathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. “Congratulations to the award winners and all the finalists. Your communities are well-served by […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (October 21, 2023) 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. “Congratulations on all your outstanding work during a news cycle that never stopped.” Lis […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (October 20, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Kier Junos with the inaugural Emerging Journalist Award for an emerging journalist who displays excellence in the coverage of original (enterprise) journalism on a single topic, investigative reporting, or continuing coverage of a beat or a major breaking and developing story. RTDNA Canada created […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (October 12, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Ward Smith with its 2023 President’s Award. Ward Smith is the Senior Vice President, Global News at Corus Entertainment overseeing all news operations across Canada. This portfolio includes 15 local news stations and five national news programs and all news programming across the […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (October 5 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Sandie Rinaldo by inducting her into the 2023 Hall of Fame for her outstanding service and continued excellence in her journalism career.RTDNA Canada created a Hall of Fame to recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of audio, digital, and video […]
Read MoreToronto (October 4, 2023) RTDNA Canada is pleased to honour Joanne McPherson with its 2023 Distinguished Service Award. RTDNA Canada’s Distinguished Service Award is presented to a member who has played a major role in the continuing success of RTDNA Canada. The award is given in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contribution and exemplary distinguished […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (October 3, 2023) RTDNA Canada is please to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the National Lifetime Achievement Awards. The RTDNA Canada awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and news-gathering organizations in audio, digital, and video. “On behalf of RTDNA Canada, I want to congratulate all of you recognized […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (September 12, 2023) 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 at the National Awards Gala in Toronto […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (September 7, 2023) 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 […]
Read MoreVancouver, BC (June 15, 2023) 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! 2023 RTDNA Awards West Region Winners […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (June 15, 2023) 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 these winners for their excellent work! 2023 RTDNA Awards Central Region Winners […]
Read MoreHalifax, NS (June 15, 2023) 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! 2023 RTDNA Awards East Region Winners […]
Read MoreCalgary, AB (June 15, 2023) 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! 2023 RTDNA Awards Prairies Region Winners […]
Read MoreHalifax, NS (May 25, 2023) 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 on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Congratulations to the […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (May 25, 2023) 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. Regional awards winners will be announced on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Congratulations to the […]
Read MoreVancouver, B.C. (May 25, 2023) 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. Regional awards winners will be announced on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Congratulations to the […]
Read MoreCalgary, AB (May 25, 2023) 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 on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Congratulations to the […]
Read MoreTORONTO, ON – RTDNA (Radio Television Digital News Association) Canada is pleased to announce a 28-member Board of Directors with an ambitious plan in challenging times for journalism. Each board member brings a unique perspective to our Association at a time when we know strong journalism must persist through changing news industry models. “We are thrilled […]
Read MoreTORONTO – October 4, 2022 – The Radio Television Digital News Foundation of Canada (RTDNF) and Cottage Life are pleased to present a new Digital News Scholarship and internship for the Summer of 2023. The RTDNF–Cottage Life Digital News Scholarship and Internship features a $4,000 scholarship and three-month-long summer hybrid or remote internship placement with […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (June 11, 2022) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the winners of the 2022 Best Canadian Local News Awards. RTDNA Canada honours the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations, and newsgathering organizations in audio, digital and video. There is only one way to become a Best […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (June 11, 2022) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the winners of the National Awards of Excellence. RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, platforms, stations and newsgathering organizations in video, audio and digital. Congratulations to the winners for their exceptional work! 2022 RTDNA […]
Read MoreTORONTO, June 8, 2022 – The Radio Television Digital News Foundation of Canada recognizes students representing colleges from coast to coast with scholarships. Students from BCIT, University of King’s College, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Regina, Seneca College, UBC, and Fanshawe College shared this year’s scholarship honours which include two new scholarships, the Global News […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (June 7, 2022) – RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize Tom Walters who has distinguished himself through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of his career in journalism and news broadcasting. The Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the highest honours bestowed by RTDNA Canada. The award is for lifetime achievement […]
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