Past Recipients - Gzowski Internship Program
The Peter Gzowski Internship operated from 2003 to 2024. It has been replaced by the CBC News Summer Scholarship, in memory of Joan Donaldson and Peter Gzowski.
TESTIMONIALS
"This experience was life-changing! It was amazing to see first-hand how a news floor is run, to meet people doing so many amazing things, and to get the opportunity to express my creative AND my analytical sides!" - Sonya Hartwig
"Best experience in my life! I am so grateful for this wonderful life-changing experience to learn all about the beautiful art of journalism. Furthermore, a huge thank you to our phenomenal mentors Havoc Franklin and Iris Yudai for making this experience so special for all of us. Thank you for everything!" - Margaret Williams
2024 Interns
- Emma Jean (Vancouver)
- Carla Desir (Montreal)
- Katherine Crummey (St.John's)
- Cameron Hogan (Toronto)
2023 INTERNS
- Margaret Williams
- Alice Wu
- Pariya Zabihi
- Amy Feehan
Margaret Williams (Toronto), Havoc Franklin (Program Director), Alice Wu (Montreal), Pariya Zabihi (Vancouver), Amy Feehan (St. John's). During the last week of their internship, they produced an environmental podcast called "Greenwashing at the Grocery Store." With forest fires raging and sea levels rising, they wanted to know what they could do as consumers to help. So they headed into the grocery store, ready to make more sustainable choices. The challenge? Navigating a confusing sea of "green" labels.
2022 INTERNS
- Ife Alaba
- Tavleen Bhatia
- Caliesha Harris
- Emma Hébert
Ife Alaba (St. John's), Tavleen Bhatia (Vancouver), Caliesha Harris (Toronto), Emma Hébert (Montreal) are the 2022 Gzowski interns. During the last week of their internship, they produced a program called 'Hard Day's Work'. Featuring stories from the corporate world's newest employees.
2021 INTERNS
- Alexia Kambanis
- Rafsan Faruque Jugol
- Ji Eun Lee
- Kar Hing Ng
Alexia Kambanis (Toronto), Rafsan Faruque Jugol (St. John's), Ji Eun Lee (Montreal), and Kar Hing Ng (Vancouver) are the 2021 Gzowski interns. During the last week of their internship, they produced a program called 'Internship Reflection'. The program offers a snapshot of what it is like to intern during a pandemic.
- Jill Power
- Sarah Mosher
- Christelle Tessono
- Gurpreet Kambo
Jill Power (St. John's), Sarah Mosher (Kelowna), Christelle Tessono (Montreal), Gurpreet Kambo (Vancouver) are the 2020 Gzowski interns.
2019 INTERNS
- Noah Laybolt
- Gretel Kahn
- Sonya Hartwig
- Angelica Cooper
Noah Laybolt (St. John's), Gretel Kahn (Montreal), Sonya Hartwig (Vancouver), and Angelica Cooper (Toronto) are the 2019 Gzowski interns. During the last week of their internship, they produced a program called "Inside Climate Grief". The program offers a snapshot of the mental health effects of climate change.
2018 INTERNS
- David Gonzalez
- Rachel Wong
- Joshua Skinner
- Jennifer Yoon
- Zara Syed
- Seerat Rana
David Gonzalez (St. John's), Rachel Wong (Vancouver), Joshua Skinner (Toronto), Jennifer Yoon (Montreal), Zara Syed (Toronto) and Seerat Rana (Vancouver) are the 2018 Gzowski Interns. During the last week of their internship, they produced a podcast called, "Smashing The Green Ceiling." The program takes a look at the role women are playing in Canada's legal cannabis industry. Listen here.
2017 INTERNS
- Emilie Quesnel
- Kateryna Gordiychuk
- Rebecca Nolan
- Ashley Fraser
Emilie Quesnel (Toronto), Kateryna Gordiychuk (Montreal), Rebecca Nolan (St. John's) and Ashley Fraser (Vancouver) are this past year's Gzowski Interns. For the last week of their internship, they created a podcast that looks at stereotypes. The intent of the program is to shatter some of the stigmas surrounding some of society's most marginalized groups. The podcast is called Beyond The Labels. Take a listen.
2016 INTERNS
- Cecilia MacArthur
- MacKenzie Stannard
- Laura Howells
- Aiden McRae
Cecillia MacArthur (Montreal), Mackenzie Stannard (Vancouver), Laura Howells (St. John's) and Aiden McRae (Toronto) are this past year's Gzowski Interns. At the end of the summer they created a podcast called Grab The Wheel. It's about people making a decision to take control of their out of control lives. Enjoy.
2015 INTERNS
- Ayesha Barmania
- Andrew Sampson
- Christine Coulter
- Melissa Fundira
Ayesha Barmani (Toronto), Andrew Sampson (St. John's), Christine Coulter (Vancouver) and Melissa Fundira (Montreal) are this past year's Gzowski Interns. They got together at the end of the summer to create a podcast that looks at addiction through the lens of a couple of people who once were functional addicts. The program is called The Other Side. Take a listen.
2014 INTERNS
- Tracy Elliott (Trent University)
- Liam Britten (Simon Fraser University)
- Sophie Blais (McGill University)
- Alyson Samson (Memorial)
Tracy Elliott (Peterborough), Liam Britten (Vancouver), Sophie Blais (Montreal) and Alyson Samson (St. John's) are this year's Gzowski Interns. When they got together at the end of the summer to create an online radio program, they decided to take a look at an important part of Canada's musical landscape -- Hip Hop. Their program, entitled ''Found Hip Hop,'' takes you coast to coast to meet the people who make Canada's hip-hop communities happen, hear about the challenges they face and how they live their passion for music. Enjoy!
2013 INTERNS
- Zankhna Mody (Trent University)
- Andrea Sanchez (Simon Fraser University)
- Emily Murphy (McGill University)
- John Michael Bennett (Memorial)
In 2013, Zankhna Mody (Peterborough), Andrea Sanchez (Vancouver), Emily Murphy (Montreal) and John Michael Bennett (Newfoundland) were selected as Gzowski Interns. At the end of their internship they created an online radio program called Second Look. It's a program about how we sometimes need to take a second look at the place we call home before we can truly appreciate it. Enjoy.
2012 INTERNS
- Jenna Cameron (Trent University)
- Jason D'Souza (Simon Fraser University)
- Kalee Lins (McGill University)
- Julie Skinner (Memorial)
2011 INTERNS
- Catherine Burgess (Memorial University)
- Dana Holtby (McGill University)
- Chris Chang-Yen Phillips (Trent University)
- Grace Pickell (Simon Fraser University)
2010 INTERNS
- Andrea Blendl (Simon Fraser University)
- Claire Caldwell (McGill University)
- Chelsea Howard (Memorial University)
- Jonathan Pinto (Trent University)
2009 INTERNS
- Selina Crammond (Simon Fraser University)
- Hayley LaPalme (McGill University)
- Ariel Sharratt (Trent University)
- Samatha Smith (Memorial University)
2008 INTERNS
- Eva Boodman (McGill University)
- Elaine Chau (Simon Fraser University)
- Trevor Dunn (Trent University)
- John Rieti (Memorial University)
2007 INTERNS
- Heiko Decosas (Simon Fraser University)
- Anshuman Iddamsetty (Memorial University)
- David Matthews (McGill University)
- Lily Mills (Trent University)
Past Interns with Careers @ CBC
 | Angelica Cooper graduated from Trent University and interned with us in 2019. She is now an Associate Producer at CBC Kids News in Toronto. She co-chairs outCBC, representing and advocating for CBC's 2SLGBTQ+ employees. |
 | Emilie Quesnel graduated from Trent University & Loyalist College and interned with us in 2017. She is now a Producer with CBC Podcasts in Toronto. |
 | Ashley Fraser graduated from Simon Fraser University and interned with us in 2017. She is now a Tik Tok Producer for CBC News, |
 | Christine Coulter graduated from Simon Fraser University and interned with us in 2015. She is now a CBC Producer in Kelowna. |
 | Liam Britten graduated from Simon Fraser University and interned with us in 2014. He is now an Associate Producer with CBC Vancouver. |
 | Jason D'Souza graduated from Simon Fraser University and interned with us in 2012. He is now the Host of All Points West, in Victoria. |
 | Julie Skinner graduated from Memorial University and interned with us in 2012. She is now a Producer with CBC Here & Now in NL. |
 | Jonathan Pinto graduated from Trent University and interned with us in 2010. After stints at CBC Toronto and CBC Windsor, he is now the Host of Up North, CBC Radio One's regional afternoon show for Northern Ontario, based in Sudbury. |
 | Elaine Chau graduated from Simon Fraser University and interned with us in 2008. She is now a Sr Producer with CBC Front Burner in Toronto. |
 | Trevor Dunn graduated from Trent University and interned with us in 2008. He is now a Producer with CBC Toronto. |
 | John Rieti graduated from Memorial University and interned with us in 2008. He has since worked as a multimedia journalist covering everything from federal elections to Blue Jays and Raptors playoff runs to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario. John is now the Senior Producer of digital content with CBC Toronto. |
 | Reuben Maan graduated from Trent University and interned with us in 2005. He is now a Producer with CBC Music in Toronto. |
 | Erin Noel graduated from Memorial University and interned with us in 2004. She is now a Managing Editor in Toronto. Erin has worked on GO!, The Next Chapter, Canada Reads, Tapestry, Unforked and Unreserved. |
 | Jennifer Yoon graduated from McGill University and interned with us in 2018. She is now a Journalist in Montreal. |
 | Emma Hebert graduated from McGill University and interned with us in 2022. They are a Columnist/Researcher in Montreal. |