Bell Media News Properties Recognized by the RTDNA with 49 National and Regional Awards

TORONTO (June 9, 2020) – Honoured for outstanding achievements in electronic and digital journalism, Bell Media congratulates its team members on their 49 wins from the 2020 RTDNA National and Regional Awards. Announced virtually today by the Radio Television Digital News Association, Bell Media was recognized with 46 Regional, Network, and National wins. CTV NATIONAL NEWS Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme, recently retired CTV News Toronto Anchor Ken Shaw, and CTV Lethbridge News Director Terry Vogt were each presented with an esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting their many contributions to journalism in Canada. “My biggest congratulations to all of our winners and nominees for their valued efforts to deliver trusted journalism each and every day,” said Wendy Freeman, President, CTV News. “We are so proud of all of this year’s winners, including the Lifetime Achievement Awards bestowed upon Lisa LaFlamme, Ken Shaw, and Terry Vogt. They have all served as role models and leaders, displaying journalistic integrity and excellence in their work throughout their storied careers.” “We are so honoured to be recognized by the RTDNA with these top honours,” said Nikki Moffat, President, Radio and Local TV, Bell Media. “Across the country, our local news and radio teams continue to inform and engage Canadians with trusted information, which continues to be urgently important, now more than ever.” CTV News received top honours in the national categories, taking home Bert Cannings Awards for Best Newscast in both the small/medium and large markets by CTV London and CTV Vancouver, respectively. CTV Vancouver also took home the Charlie Edwards Award for Breaking News for their “Wicked Weather” snowstorm coverage. CTV News also received two national Dave Rogers Awards for CTV News Vancouver Island (short feature), and CTV News Ottawa (long feature). CTV News’ 2019 federal election campaign Truth Tracker initiative was recognized with the award for Excellence in Innovation; CTV Montreal’s collaboration with Concordia University, “From Shore to Sky: A Reconciliation Story”, received the Digital Media Award; and CP24’s CP24 BREAKFAST received the Dejero Award for Best Technical Innovation. In the radio categories, Adam Stirling of Victoria’s CFAX 1070 received the Sam Ross Award for Opinion and Commentary. TSN was honoured with three Network wins, including Best Podcast, Best Sports Feature Reporting, and Best Live Special Events for the network’s coverage of the 2019 Grey Cup. The following is a summary of Bell Media’s 2020 RTDNA Canada awards: National and Network Awards National Television Dejero Award for Best Technical Innovation CP24: CP24 BREAKFAST – Go Kart Live Interview Bert Cannings Award – TV Newscast (Small/Medium) CTV London: Blast in Old East Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Large Market) CTV Ottawa: I’m Just Half Of Me Right Now: Stittsville Mother’s New Life After Horrific Bus Crash Charlie Edwards Award – Breaking News CTV Vancouver: Wicked Weather: Snowstorm Coverage Bert Cannings Award – TV Newscast (Large Market) CTV Vancouver: CTV News at 6: Snowstorm Hits South Coast Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Small/Medium Market) CTV Vancouver Island: Lexi’s Legacy Digital Media Award (Large Market) CTV Montreal / Concordia University: From Shore to Sky: A Reconciliation Story Network Television Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage CTV News: “Canada’s Opioid Crisis” Sam Ross Award – Opinion and Commentary CTV News: “There are No Words – Terror in New Zealand” Excellence in Innovation CTV News: 2019 Election Campaign: Truth Tracker Best Podcast TSN: DURBANO Sports – Feature Reporting TSN: A Kid From Nowhere Sports – Live Special Events TSN: 2019 Grey Cup Honourable Mention Hugh Haugland Award – Excellence in Video W5: “On The Brink” National Radio Sam Ross Award – Opinion and Commentary CFAX 1070 AM: Adam Stirling Editorial Commentary: Horse Carriage Politics Regional Awards: Eastern Region Digital Media Award (Small/Medium Market) CTV Atlantic: Dorian’s Digital Footprints: The Stories We Told Breaking News – Charlie Edwards Award CTV Atlantic: Formidable Foe: Dorian on our Doorstep News – Live Special Events – Gord Sinclair Award CTV Atlantic: What Happened Next: The Day After Dorian Short Feature – Dave Rogers Award (Small/Medium Market) CTV Atlantic: Holding History in His Hands: The Mysterious Death of Canada’s Best Known Art Thief TV News Information Program – Trina McQueen Award CTV Atlantic: To Those Who Served: Saluting Their Sacrifice Bert Cannings Award – TV Newscast (Small/Medium Market): CTV Atlantic: Dorian’s Downpour, Post Tropical Turmoil Regional Awards: Prairie Region Dejero Award for Best Technical Innovation CTV Calgary: Stampede Parade Charlie Edwards Award – Breaking News CTV Calgary: Mother & Daughter Murdered Adrienne Clarkson Award – Diversity CTV Edmonton – Marni Panas Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Small/Medium Market) CTV Saskatoon – Tanner’s Angel Sports – Feature Reporting CTV Calgary – Graysen Cameron’s Recovery Bert Cannings Award – TV Newscast (Small/Medium Market) CTV Saskatoon: May 22 2019 Newscast Regional Awards: Central Region Digital Media Award (Large Market) CTV Montreal / Concordia University: From Shore to Sky: A Reconciliation Story Dejero Award for Best Technical Innovation CP24: CP24 BREAKFAST – Go Kart Live Interview Dave Rogers Award (Large Market) NEWSTALK1010: Light from Darkness: Work of an OPP Child Exploitation Investigator Byron MacGregor Award (Large Market) NEWSTALK1010: Raptors Victory Parade and Shooting Ron Laidlaw Award – Continuing Coverage CTV Montreal: 30th Anniversary of Polytechnique coverage: Polytechnique Massacre: 30 Years Later Hugh Haugland Award – Excellence in Video CTV News Ottawa – Tomahawk Town Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Large Market) CTV News Ottawa: I’m Just Half Of Me Right Now: Stittsville Mother’s New Life After Horrific Bus Crash Sports – Feature Reporting CTV Montreal – Diving Into New Heights Bert Cannings Award – TV Newscast (Large Market) CTV News Ottawa – Deadly Commute: Westboro Bus Crash Bert Cannings Award – TV Newscast (Small/Medium Market) CTV London: Blast in Old East Regional Awards: Western Region Sam Ross Award – Opinion and Commentary CTV News Vancouver: The 3,800 Club: My Journey with Breast Cancer Dejero Award for Best Technical Innovation CTV Vancouver: Live From The Road, Snowstorm Coverage Dan McArthur Award – Investigative CTV Vancouver – Discreditable Conduct, Sexual Harassment at the Vancouver Police Department Sam Ross Award – Opinion and Commentary CFAX 1070 AM: Adam Stirling Editorial Commentary: Horse Carriage Politics Charlie Edwards Award – Breaking News CTV Vancouver: Wicked Weather: Snowstorm Coverage Sam Ross Award – Opinion and Commentary CTV Vancouver: Remembrance Day: The Last Word With Mike McCardell Dave Rogers Award – Short Feature (Small/Medium Market) CTV Vancouver Island: Lexi’s Legacy Sports – Feature Reporting CTV Vancouver Island: Diamond Daily Double Bert Cannings Award – TV Newscast (Large Market) CTV Vancouver: CTV News at 6: Snowstorm Hits South Coast Bert Cannings Award – TV Newscast (Small/Medium Market): CTV Vancouver Island: CTV News at 6

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