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Finalists chosen for the Mindset Awards 2023

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For the Mindset Award for Reporting on the Mental Health of Young People the finalists, in order of publication or broadcast date, are:

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  • For the Mindset Award for Reporting on the Mental Health of Young People the finalists, in order of publication or broadcast date, are:
    Shari Narine in Windspeaker for: " Child of the foster system uses poetry to help heal from trauma " (April 18, 2023).
  • For the Mindset Award for Reporting on Workplace Mental Health the finalists, in date order, are:
    Jana Pruden (with Kasia Mychajlowycz) for "Helen in Hell" , episode 2 of a Globe & Mail podcast series In Her Defence (October 10, 2023).
  • The Mindset Award for Reporting on the Mental Health of Young People is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
  • The Mental Health Commission of Canada supports the Mindset and En-Tête guides financially, while the Forum retains editorial control.

PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Renews Agreement With Award Winning Our Fake History Podcast

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), which owns ~80% of the PODC outstanding common stock, announced today that it has renewed the exclusive sales and distribution rights for Our Fake History podcast. The bi-weekly podcast enters its 9th season and in addition to historically educational original programming will also feature releases of fan favorite classic episodes. Our Fake History is set to air its 200th episode in March of this year.

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  • Our Fake History is set to air its 200th episode in March of this year.
  • Created and hosted by Canadian high school history teacher Sebastian Major, Our Fake History is a podcast that explores historical myths and misconceptions.
  • I'm delighted that Our Fake History and PodcastOne will be continuing to work together!," said Major.
  • Our Fake History was recognized as the "Best Educational Podcast" by the Podcast Awards, and the show has been noted as one of the “most addictive podcasts” by Toronto Life Magazine.

Winners for 2023 Webster Awards Announced

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme.
  • For those who wish to see who the finalists and winners are of the 2023 Webster Awards, and to view the finalists' work, this can be accessed now at www.jackwebster.com .
  • Lisa LaFlamme, featured guest at the 2023 Webster Awards- BC's best journalist celebrated.
  • Also, during the 2023 Webster Awards, Frances Bula was honoured as the 2023 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, the Global Reporting Centre was honoured as the 2023 Bill Good Award recipient, and 2023 Shelley Fralic Award recipient, Sophie Lui of Global BC, was also honoured.

Sarah Bernstein wins the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Sarah Bernstein has been named the winner of the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel, Study for Obedience published by Knopf Canada, taking home $100,000 courtesy of Scotiabank.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Sarah Bernstein has been named the winner of the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel, Study for Obedience published by Knopf Canada, taking home $100,000 courtesy of Scotiabank.
  • Dionne Irving for her short story collection The Islands: Stories , published by Catapult
    The longlist, shortlist, and winner of the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize were selected by an esteemed five-member jury panel : Canadian authors Ian Williams (jury chair, winner of 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize), Sharon Bala and Brian Thomas Isaac , and American author Rebecca Makkai and Indian-British writer, Neel Mukherjee .
  • "Congratulations to Sarah Bernstein for winning the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize for Study for Obedience – a literary work I believe will inspire and invigorate readers and future storytellers for years to come.
  • The winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize will also be honoured with an in-person interview as part of the 2024 San Miguel Writer's Conference & Literary Festival, on February 22, 2024.

GUSTO TV, TASTEMADE AND TASTEMADE HOME JOIN RIVERTV CORE PACKAGE!

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - RiverTV ( www.Rivertv.ca ), Canada's top live and on-demand streaming TV app, is thrilled to announce that it has added GUSTO TV, TASTEMADE and TASTEMADE HOME to its core package of over 40 channels, at no additional cost!

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - RiverTV ( www.Rivertv.ca ), Canada's top live and on-demand streaming TV app, is thrilled to announce that it has added GUSTO TV, TASTEMADE and TASTEMADE HOME to its core package of over 40 channels, at no additional cost!
  • With the addition of these great channels, we believe RiverTV is by far the best value lifestyle, kids and news-focusse
    GUSTOTV is an international food channel featuring exceptional production values and sophisticated storytelling.
  • With hundreds of hours of proprietary content, Gusto TV offers a culturally diverse lineup that is a feast for the eyes and connects emotionally with viewers.
  • The monthly subscription remains unchanged at $16.99, making RiverTV, Canada's best-value live and on-demand TV streaming service, even better.

CPRS elevates issues such as inclusion, the future of public relations and caring for ourselves and communities

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society ("CPRS") national "Elevate" conference for public relations and communications professionals and industry partners, concluded today in Whistler.

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  • WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society ("CPRS") national "Elevate" conference for public relations and communications professionals and industry partners, concluded today in Whistler.
  • CPRS elevates issues such as inclusion, the future of public relations and caring for ourselves and communities
    CPRS National Board President, Vincent Power, APR, FCPRS, closed the final day of the conference by thanking those involved in the organization of the event and encouraging members to put what they've learned into practice.
  • "We are all concluding a three-day journey filled with new learnings to help elevate us both personally and professionally," said Mr. Power.
  • With their support and that of our workplaces to attend such events, we become better and truly elevate the profession."

CJF announces Climate Solutions Reporting Award finalists

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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TORONTO, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting that celebrates a journalist or team of journalists whose work shines a spotlight on climate change and innovative solutions in Canadian print, broadcast or online news reporting.

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  • TORONTO, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting that celebrates a journalist or team of journalists whose work shines a spotlight on climate change and innovative solutions in Canadian print, broadcast or online news reporting.
  • The CJF is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting.
  • CJF thanks the generosity of founding award sponsor Intact Financial Corporation for providing the award's $10,000 prize.
  • "At Intact, we see climate as a top priority as we've seen the impacts of climate change on customers and in our business for over a decade.

CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellows Announced

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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TORONTO, April 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Sara Kanutski, Tchadas Leo and Tanner Isaac are the recipients of this year's CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships , established to amplify Indigenous voices and foster better comprehension of Indigenous issues.

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  • TORONTO, April 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Sara Kanutski, Tchadas Leo and Tanner Isaac are the recipients of this year's CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships , established to amplify Indigenous voices and foster better comprehension of Indigenous issues.
  • Sara Kanutski, Tchadas Leo and Tanner Isaac are the recipients of this year's CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships.
  • She plans to use her time at CBC Indigenous to expand her knowledge of residential schools and unmarked graves to create stories that explore how the growing awareness of the schools and graves are impacting both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
  • The CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships jury members are:
    Duncan McCue (chair), host of Cross Country Checkup on CBC Radio;
    Lenard Monkman, reporter with CBC Indigenous and recipient of a 2017 CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship;
    Tanya Talaga, author, journalist and president and CEO of Makwa Creative; and
    Maggie Wente, Indigenous rights lawyer at Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP in Toronto.

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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Friday, March 17, 2023
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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.

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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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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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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.

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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: