CBC journalists in Quebec earn RTDNA nominations for work in 2024

CBC journalists in Quebec have received a total of 20 award nominations for their work in 2024 from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Canada, the association of electronic journalists.

RTDNA Canada is the voice of broadcast and digital journalists and news managers in Canada. These awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and newsgathering organizations in radio, television and digital media.

Regional winners will be announced on June 4. 

Audio nominations

Best Podcast:

• What is the history of squatting in Montreal? Good Question, Montreal.

Breaking News (Large Market):

• CBC Montreal – July 10, 2024, McGill Encampment Dismantled

Breaking News (Small/Medium Market):

• CBC Quebec – Quebecers reflect on death of former Prime Minister – and neighbour – Brian Mulroney

News – Live Special Events:

• CBC Quebec – Quebec under spell of 2024 total eclipse frenzy, Breakaway Live Broadcast — April 8, 2024

Radio Newscast (Large Market):

• CBC Montreal – Best Radio Newscast: October 24, 7:30 AM

Digital nominations

Breaking News (Large Market):

• Spectacular water main break floods downtown Montreal streets.

Excellence in Data Storytelling:

• Montreal's vacant buildings keep burning down despite efforts.

Excellence in Social:

• Fact checking Montreal's housing crisis claims on TikTok.

Feature News (Large Market):

• A boy needed stitches after swimming in a man-made lake in Montreal. Did a fish attack him?

News – Live Special Events:

• Breathtaking total solar eclipse wows skywatchers in Quebec.

Opinion: 

• I'm learning how to live with the reality of war and the beauty of motherhood.

Multiplatform nominations

Continuing Coverage (Small/Medium Market):

• Students, immigrants out of options as Quebec caps funding for French classes.

Continuing Coverage (Large Market):

• Pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University.

Video nominations

Audio-Visual Storytelling:

• Quebec pauses to watch stunning solar eclipse.

Breaking News (Large Market):

• Massive water main break floods Montreal streets.

Excellence in Editing:

• A baker's wife, a ball gown and someone named Bob.

Excellence in Sports Reporting:

• Why some Montreal soccer clubs are changing how they train referees.

Excellence in Video:

• This group of islands is Montreal's 'hidden gem' that you can reach by public transit.

Feature News (Large Market):

• Renowned Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin says reconciliation has replaced hate with love.

TV Newscast (Large Market):

• Total solar eclipse wows Montrealers.

VJ – Video:

• Beaconsfield High School band picked to play Montreal jazz fest.