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 […]
Read More– 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 […]
Read MoreToronto, 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 […]
Read MoreVancouver, 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 […]
Read MoreHalifax, 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 […]
Read MoreRegina, 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 […]
Read MoreLetter 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 […]
Read MoreNOTICE 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 >>
Read MoreFOR 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 […]
Read MoreRTDNA 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 […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreRTDNA 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 […]
Read MoreRTDNA 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 […]
Read MoreRTDNA 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 […]
Read MoreRTDNA 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 […]
Read MoreFOR 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 […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 26, 2024 RTDNF Canada and CBC Announce Inaugural David Suzuki Scholarship Recipient TORONTO, ON — CBC and RTDNF Canada are pleased to announce that Tharsha Ravichakaravarthy from Seneca Polytechnic has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship. Named for the world-renowned Canadian environmentalist and science […]
Read MoreToronto, ON (November 4) RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize excellence in digital and broadcast journalism with the Best National and Canadian Local News Awards. 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 exceptional work! 2024 RTDNA Canada […]
Read More– Emerging Canadian journalists Rukhsar Ali and Andre Joseph Cordeiro named inaugural Fellows – – In partnership with RTDNF Canada and Massey College, the new fellowship program supports young journalists exploring a subject of significance to Canadians – TORONTO (October 28, 2024) – CTV News and Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina are pleased […]
Read MoreTORONTO, ON (Friday, October 25, 2024) — “We are thrilled to reveal the recipients of the RTDNF scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year,” said Bill Amos, President of RTDNF. Maria Collins from the University King’s College for the Atlantic Association of Broadcasters Scholarship awarded to a student from the Atlantic provinces. Annabel Bessem from Langara […]
Read MoreNominations for the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award are now open! RTDNA Canada is inviting nominations for the Emerging Journalist Award. This award recognizes the achievements and excellent work of Canadian journalists who are at the beginning stages of their career. Candidates must meet the specific criteria to be eligible. Inductees will include new leaders who […]
Read MoreIf you have a colleague or former colleague who has demonstrated excellence over the body of their career, here is your chance to get them the industry recognition they deserve. Take a moment to nominate them by filling out this nomination form. The RTDNA Canada 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented to individuals who have […]
Read MoreIn case you missed our recent webinar with CBC correspondent Laura Lynch, you can catch-up now. In a webinar with RTDNA Canada, Laura Lynch draws on her experience being immersed in climate reporting to talk about where to find stories, what to watch out for and how to tell tales of the crisis with heart […]
Read MoreHow to grab your viewers attention and never let go. Advice for students and emerging journalists The First :10 Seconds by former CBC National Reporter and RTDNF Board member Lynne Robson. We are all aware that the people who listen to and watch news programs are BUSY. They may be driving while listening to radio news; […]
Read MoreWelcome to the first 2023 edition of the RTDNA Canada newsletter! Our goal for this newsletter is to keep you up to date on upcoming industry events, feature industry news and offer articles of interest. Upcoming newsletters will feature tips for our RTDNF Canada student members and most importantly, will provide valuable information to you, […]
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 MoreTo nominate a journalist to RTDNA Canada’s 2023 Hall of Fame, please fill out the nomination form. What is the criteria to be nominated for RTDNA Canada’s Hall of Fame? We would like to hear who you think has made outstanding contributions to the fields of audio, video and digital journalism in Canada. Giants of our industry, living or passed on, […]
Read MoreDon’t delay! If you know a person who has shown excellence during their journalism career, please take a moment to nominate them by filling out the nomination form. The RTDNA Canada 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of their careers […]
Read MoreAn Ipsos poll, conducted on behalf of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for their annual conference this past week, showed that overall trust in traditional news media is down 14 points since pre-pandemic levels and 8 points since 2021. According to the findings – trust is down across all media sources. The most […]
Read MoreI am writing this note as the RTDNA has just completed a successful Conference and Awards Gala. I hope you will take the time to watch the panels on-line if you were not able to attend. Thank you to all the journalists who participated on panels. Some highlights were reporting from Ukraine, trauma and mental […]
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