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Anna Maria Tremonti and Irene Gentle to headline World Press Freedom Day luncheon May 3 to discuss online harassment and violence against female and marginalized journalists

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金曜日, 3月 17, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, March 17, 2023 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce multi-award-winning journalist Anna Maria Tremonti will be the keynote speaker at its annual World Press Freedom Day luncheon in Ottawa on May 3.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 17, 2023 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce multi-award-winning journalist Anna Maria Tremonti will be the keynote speaker at its annual World Press Freedom Day luncheon in Ottawa on May 3.
  • She will be joined by Torstar Vice President for Inclusion and Strategic Partnerships, Irene Gentle, for an armchair discussion.
  • Tremonti is a long-time journalist who has traveled Canada and the world covering societal change, political upheaval, and armed conflict.
  • "Women and marginalized journalists are increasingly on the receiving end of online harassment and attacks for reporting inconvenient truths.

Sold-out CJF Awards to honour journalistic excellence

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木曜日, 5月 5, 2022

TORONTO, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is pleased to announce that its CJF Awards annual celebration of journalistic excellence will take place in front of a sold-out audience on June 7.

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  • TORONTO, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is pleased to announce that its CJF Awards annual celebration of journalistic excellence will take place in front of a sold-out audience on June 7.
  • The first in-person CJF Awards since 2019 will draw more than 400 journalists, media executives and business leaders from across Canada to celebrate journalism's accomplishments of the past year.
  • "The CJF is thrilled to recognize the exceptional work, talent and enterprise of Canada's journalists - both award recipients and nominees," says CJF president and executive director Natalie Turvey.
  • In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award and CJF Tribute, the following awards will be presented:

CBC's Matt Galloway to host CJF Awards

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木曜日, 2月 17, 2022

TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - A fixture of CBC Radio for more than 15 years, Matt Galloway is set to host the CJF Awards ceremony on June 7 at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - A fixture of CBC Radio for more than 15 years, Matt Galloway is set to host the CJF Awards ceremony on June 7 at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
  • Presented by the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), the annual CJF Awards celebrates excellence in journalism by honouring those who have made significant contributions to journalism and by recognizing emerging talent.
  • "Every morning, Matt Galloway brings to light the big Canadian stories and international issues that touch our lives," says CJF President and Executive Director Natalie Turvey.
  • An award-winning radio host and community advocate, Matt Galloway is the host of The Current on CBC Radio One.

Science broadcaster and author David Suzuki to receive CJF Tribute Award

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木曜日, 2月 3, 2022

TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - In recognition of his exceptional career in science broadcasting and commitment to informing Canadians about the climate change crisis, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is recognizing David Suzuki with its annual CJF Tribute.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - In recognition of his exceptional career in science broadcasting and commitment to informing Canadians about the climate change crisis, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is recognizing David Suzuki with its annual CJF Tribute.
  • He will receive the honour at the CJF Awards ceremony on June 7 at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
  • The annual CJF Tribute recognizes media luminaries who have made an exceptional journalistic impact on the international stage.
  • An award-winning geneticist and broadcaster, Suzuki helped launch and host the long-running CBC Radio program Quirks and Quarks in 1975.

Omar El Akkad wins the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize

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火曜日, 11月 9, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -Omar El Akkad has been named the winner of the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel, What Strange Paradise, published by McClelland & Stewart, taking home $100,000 courtesy of Scotiabank.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -Omar El Akkad has been named the winner of the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel, What Strange Paradise, published by McClelland & Stewart, taking home $100,000 courtesy of Scotiabank.
  • Listen to CBC Radio's q tomorrow at 10 a.m. ETfor an interview with Omar El Akkad andrelive the gala at CBCBooks.ca .
  • "Congratulations to Omar El Akkad for winning the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize!
  • Scotiabank is steadfast in its commitment to the arts in Canada, and we are proud to showcase Canada's incredible literary talent through the Scotiabank Giller Prize.