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2 May

Canadian journalist Julia Belluz named Knight Science Journalism Fellow

<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">Julia Belluz,</span><span style="font-size: 10px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10px;"> senior editor at </span><em style="font-size: 10px;">The Medical Post</em><span style="font-size: 10px;"> and creator of the Toronto-based </span><em style="font-size: 10px;">Science-ish</em><span style="font-size: 10px;"> blog on </span><em style="font-size: 10px;">macleans.ca</em><span style="font-size: 10px;">, was named one of 12 <a href="http://ksj.mit.edu/seminars-news/news/2013-14-knight-fellows-selected">Knight Science Journalism fellows</a>.</span></p>

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1 May

Windsor Star wins big at Ontario Newspaper Awards

<p> </p><p>The Windsor Star took home the most prizes with 8 awards at the Ontario Newspaper Awards. Here are the complete list of winners, according to the <a href="http://www.onawards.ca/2013/04/winners-announced-2013-ontario-newspaper-awards/">press release</a>:</p><p> </p><p><strong>JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR</strong><br /><em>Winner: Claire Brownell, Windsor Star.</em></p><p>Rosie-Ann Grover, Kristen Calis and Jessica Cunha, <em>Hamilton Spectator/</em>Metroland Media Special Project</p><p>Chip Martin, <em>London Free Press</em></p><p> </p>

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1 May

Toronto Life leads nominees at National Magazine Awards

<p> </p><p>Toronto Life is leading the nominees at the National Magazine Awards with 29 nods, followed by <i>L'actualité </i>with 24 and <i>The Walrus </i>with 23.</p><p>Meanwhile, Cottage Life, Corporate Knights, Uppercase and Urbania are up for the coveted Magazine of the Year Award.</p><p>And nine magazines are up for the first time as finalists: <i>Chez Soi, Globe Style Advisor, Hazlitt, Infopresse, <span class="xn-person">Le Must</span>, New Trail, Nouveau Projet, <span class="xn-location">Ottawa</span> Citizen Style</i> and <i>Write Magazine</i>.</p>

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29 Apr

The Globe and Mail and Global News nominated for Data Journalism Awards

<p>Two Canadian news outlets – <em>The Globe and Mail</em> and Global News -- have been nominated for the <a href="http://www.globaleditorsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/DJA%20PR%20Perugia%2027%20April.pdf">Data Journalism Awards</a>, the only international prize for data-driven journalism.</p><p>72 finalists were shortlisted and the winners of the DJA 2013 will be announced in Paris at the Global Editors Network summit on June 19 to 21. Here are the Canadian projects that garnered nominations:</p>

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29 Apr

Globe’s John Lehmann named NPAC Photojournalist of the Year

<p>The <em>Globe and Mail</em>’s John Lehman was named the photojournalist of the year at the News Photographers Association of Canada gala on Saturday. Meanwhile Reuters and the <em>Globe</em> each won 2 first place prizes. Here are the 2012 winners, according to the <a href="http://npac.ca/2013/04/2012-national-pictures-of-the-year-winners/">press release</a>. </p><p><strong><u>General News – Sponsored by CNW Group </u></strong></p><p>First place: Deborah Baic – <em>Globe and Mail</em> (Toronto mourners)</p>

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29 Apr

Chronicle Herald leads Atlantic Journalism Awards nominations

<p>The <em>Chronicle Herald</em> led the nominations list at the Atlantic Journalism Awards with 22 nods. Here is the complete list of finalists and their work, according to the <a href="http://ajasonline.org/finalists2012">press release</a>:</p><p><strong>Online News Reporting</strong></p>

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25 Apr

CJF announces finalists for Excellence in Journalism Award

<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">The Canadian Journalism Foundation has announced the finalists of its Excellence in Journalism Award in the large-media and small-media categories.</span></p><p>The five finalists in the large-media category are:<br />CBC News: Special Investigations Unit<br />The Current - CBC Radio One<br />Postmedia News<br /><em>Toronto Star<br />Winnipeg Free Press</em><br /> </p><p>The five finalists in the small-media category are:<br />CBC New Brunswick<br />CP24<br />Turtle Island News<br /><em>The Tyee<br />Vancouver Observer</em></p>

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25 Apr

Michener Awards names 6 finalists for public service journalism

<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">The Michener Awards Foundation announced six finalists for meritorious public service journalism.</span></p><p>The finalists are: Enquête; <em>The Coast</em>; Postmedia News and <em>Ottawa Citizen</em>; <em>La Presse</em>; <em>Toronto Star</em>; and <em>Vancouver Sun</em>. The winner will be announced on June 18 at the Michener Awards ceremony hosted at Rideau Hall in Ottawa by the David Johnston, the governor general of Canada.</p>

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24 Apr

CAJ Code of Silence – Call for nominations

<p>It's time to get even with that publicly funded government, department or agency whose information is kept in the murky shadows.”</p>

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22 Apr

Global News Toronto, CBC Radio Toronto each win 3 RTDNA Canada Central Regional Awards

<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">Global News Toronto led in the television category of the Radio Television Digital News Association awards for the central region, while CBC Radio Toronto led in the radio categories. </span></p><p>Here is the complete list of winners according to the <a href="http://rtndacanada.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=18637&item=135192">press release</a>. </p><p><em style="font-size: 10px;">Television Winners</em></p><p><strong>Bert Cannings Award - Best Newscast</strong></p>

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