Premier Awards - Best National Editorial ( Circulation 10000 to 12499,Circulation 12500 to 17499,Circulation 17500 and over,Digital - Population 100K plus)
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Place Name:
First Place
Contestant Name:
The Lake Report (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON)
Entry Title:
Poilievre is truly great — at pandering
Entry Credit:
Richard Harley
Judge Comment:
A very thought-provoking commentary about the important role local journalism plays in Canadian communities. This piece is an important public reminder about journalism's norms and how editorial independence is the crucible of a responsible fourth estate.
Place Name:
Second Place
Contestant Name:
Clipper Weekly (Beausejour, Oakbank, Lac du Bonnet
Entry Title:
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
Entry Credit:
Simon Ducatel
Judge Comment:
Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures that
every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination.
This editorial does an excellent job at reinforcing our legal and moral codes dictate that every Canadian must be free from persecution.
Place Name:
Third Place
Contestant Name:
St. Albert Gazette (St. Albert, AB)
Entry Title:
Facebook is not for news
Entry Credit:
Tim Shoults
Judge Comment:
An insightful column about how tech platforms have had an impact on the public's right to know.
Competition Comment:
A fantastic series of submissions that all brought valuable local perspectives to national and international issues of public interest!
