2024 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

Premier Awards - Best Multimedia Breaking News Coverage ( Circulation up to 1499,Circulation 1500 to 3999,Circulation 4000 to 6499,Circulation 6500 to 9999) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Rocky Mountain Outlook (Canmore/Kananaskis/BanffAB
    Entry Title: Rocky Mountain Outlook – Best Multimedia Breaking News Coverage
    Entry Credit: Cathy Ellis, Jessica Lee, Jungmin Ham
    Judge Comment: This series stood out with its comprehensive breaking news coverage and excellent use of multimedia. The timely updates, clear reporting, and engaging visuals made it a standout choice for first place.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Oak Bay News (Oak Bay, BC)
    Entry Title: 52-year-old public works employee killed in Oak Bay crash
    Entry Credit: Christine van Reeuwyk, Katherine Engqvist, Sonica Parmar
    Judge Comment: With detailed reporting and a balanced use of multimedia, this series effectively engaged readers. Its strong layout and thorough coverage earned it a well-deserved second place.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Squamish Chief (Squamish, BC)
    Entry Title: Quest University lands bought by Capilano University in Squamish deal
    Entry Credit: Andrew Hughes
    Judge Comment: The creative use of TikTok and related content links were highlights, but the print layout could benefit from more visual elements and community perspectives. It demonstrated good multimedia integration, securing a solid third place.
  • Competition Comment: None