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PREMIER AWARDS
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2-4
Best Feature Photo28-30
Best Feature Story 5-7
Best Sports Photo 31-33
Best Feature Series8-10
Best Photo Essay34-36
Outstanding Columnist 11
Outstanding Reporter Initiative12-13
Best Photo Illustration37
Outstanding Community Service 38-39
Best National Editorial 14-15
Best Holiday Edition 40-42
Best Local Editorial16-18
Best Coverage of the Arts 43-44
Best Historical Story 19-21
Best Sports Coverage 45-47
Best Headline Writing22
Best Website48-50
Best Local Cartoon 23-24
Best Multimedia Feature 51-52
Best Spot News Photo Coverage25-27
Best Canadian Forces Base Newspaper53
Best News Story Best News Story
STEPHEN SHAW MEMORIAL AWARd
Class 2011
Circulation up to 3,999
Sponsor: Metroland Media Group Ltd.
Judge: Lori Martin
first place
Second place
Third place
Allyson Snelling
Gravenhurst Banner
Gravenhurst, ON
Tyler Waugh
The Hinton Voice
Hinton, AB
Judging this category was an excellent opportunity to see how community papers across the country present
news to their readers. Although most of the stories contained the details and interesting subject matter, at least onethird contained typos or grammatical errors.
The winner of this category, Martha Wickett of the Salmon Arm Observer, stood above the rest because she wrote
a great piece about the use of a Mosquito buzzing devices after overhearing a comment at a public meeting and
then doing the legwork. Her story is an excellent example of community journalism at its best. Well done!
Allyson Snelling of the Gravenhurst Banner earned second place with her special report on the impact of fires,
road construction and demolition on downtown. Many voices in the community are included in this well-written
piece.
Third-place went to Tyler Waugh of The Hinton Voice for a news story about hunters being stalked by cougars as
the population of these predators increases in Alberta. The reporter’s skill lets the reader know what it is like for the
hunter to become the hunted.
Martha Wickett
Salmon Arm Observer
Salmon Arm, BC
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Best News Story
Class 2012
Judge: Rosalind Russell
Circulation 4,000 to 12,499
first place
Second place
Third place
Carla Allen
Vanguard
Yarmouth, NS
John Thompson
The Yukon News
Whitehorse, YT
1. Wow, talk about in-your-face! The photography is what set this story above the rest for initial impact. The
wreckage and the sense of immediate danger, fright and loss are apparent in the layout of the photography and the
reader is drawn in. The on-the-spot news gathering and story content rounds out the story very well. An excellent
visual and visceral layout!
2. You almost fooled me on this one. Visual is so important when constructing a story and this photograph says
it all without saying a word. One can’’t help but sympathize with the apparent victim, flip the fold and the headline
draws the reader in even more. But what appeared to be a domestic abuse story was not, and that made for a
stronger reaction from the reader. We often hear of dog attacks, but this story strongly brings home the impact of
the aftermath of a vicious attack. Well done!
3. I laughed, and then, I laughed some more. It’’s a serious issue, protecting those with disabilities, but the
antics of the Justice almost approach slapstick, and that is what makes it a good read, you simply can’’t believe that
she really said and did that!. The choice of headline catches the eye, instant impact, and the story content captures
the essence of the situation. It brings a serious issue to the forefront in a well thought out style of writing, I’m still
smiling.
Nicole Veerman and Galit Rodan
NWT News/North
Northwest Territories
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Best News Story
Class 2013
Circulation 12,500 and over
Judge: Autumn MacDonald
first place
Second place
Third place
Lauren Gilchrist
Peterborough This Week
Peterborough, ON
Tyler Olsen
Chilliwack Times
Chilliwack, BC
This was an incredibly tough decision. All 57 entries were very well done. I swear I had a mini panic attack.
But after narrowing it down to 30, then 20, then 15, then 10, five and finally the top three, I firmly believe I’ve
made the right choice.
Congratulations to Chris Hall at the Port Perry Star for his in-depth piece on the Scugog shooting range. I could
actually visualize the bullet holes. Perfect balance of tight news writing and narrative. You’re hella talented, Hall.
Second place went to Lauren Gilchris at Peterborough This Week for her amazing work on the shooting of Const.
Keith Calderwood. Great job for going beyond the normal reporting piece, you should be very proud.
Third spot went to Tyler Olsen for his immigration piece at the Chilliwack Times. Olsen’s writing gives readers a
sense of not only the situation but the people behind it. Great job on taking your own photo, too.
All three entries went above and beyond the usual hard news story. They truly conveyed talent, compassion,
professional and the importance of community journalism.
Chris Hall
Port Perry Star
Port Perry, ON
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Best Feature Story
Class 2021
Judge: Jane Seyd
first place
Second place
Third place
Matt Driscoll
Examiner
Bracebridge, ON
Rebecca Aldous
The Chief
Squamish, BC
Of the almost 60 entries in this category, the most successful put a human face on struggles faced by people in
their communities. All of the best features also incorporated background research and expert opinion on how and
why the situations had developed. But the ultimate test invariably turned out to be how well the writer described
the issue in human terms; the personal voices and stories that turned a piece from average to compelling.
The three winning entries all addressed difficult social issues, issues that are often hard for small communities to
acknowledge and complex problems to fix. In all cases, the writers spoke with people who were probably reluctant
to speak and had something to lose by doing so. The reporters wrote their stories with compassion and honesty,
without ever giving in to sentimentality or the need for a happy ending.
In her story about prostitution in a small town, first place winner Lianne Lahaie takes readers inside the
heartbreaking world of four young women who sell themselves to survive. The writer allows the womens’ voices to
tell much of their story. It’s an eye-opening story that is as sad as it is honest.
Second place winner Matt Driscoll takes readers inside the world of a small-town addictions treatment centre. As
Driscoll dryly notes, most people in town don’t know what goes on behind the frosted glass storefront and don’t
want to know.
Lianne Lahaie
The Review
Vankleek Hill/Hawkesbury, ON
In “Seeking shelter” third-place winner Rebecca Aldous shines a light on the difficulties faced by homeless teens
with nowhere to go in Squamish. Aldous takes a look at the fragmented system of friends, social services and good
Samaritans who try to step in to the void and offers the possibility of change in the future.
One suggestion for improvement in this category would be more compelling and thoughtful headlines for almost
all of the stories, which could have focused the articles for readers.
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Best Feature Story
Class 2022
Judge: Diane Strandberg
first place
Second place
Third place
Scott Howard
Citizen
Brock, ON
Zoey Duncan
Fort Frances Times
Fort Frances, ON
The entries in this category were a mix of issue stories and profiles of individuals coping with difficult
circumstances. Many of the stories had good hooks to lure the reader, used humour where appropriate and were
thoughtful and thorough in covering the issue. However, some stories lost focus part way through or lacked a “nut
graph” to explain to readers why they should care. Many of the entries contained good quotes and detail but were
too long and could have benefitted from more careful editing. In some stories with multiple sources, a transition
paragraph would have helped explain the reason for the additional voice.
However, there were many examples of top-notch reporting, including the three winners. These stories were
chosen because they grabbed the reader, were well organized and talked about an issue or incident important to
the community.
The first place story by Autumn MacDonald was an artfully-written exposé of an uncaring bureaucracy. The
writer has an eye for detail and uses quotes judiciously to describe the plight of an elderly couple whose house was
knocked down by authorities.
Autumn MacDonald
Quesnel Cariboo Observer
Quesnel, BC
The second place story by Scott Howard was a clearly written description of a family tragedy that touched many in
the community. The writer uses a straight-forward journalistic style to describe events and the thoughts and feelings
of a father dealing with the deaths of two of his daughters.
The third place story by Zoey Duncan is an in-depth look at gaps in senior services and includes many voices
in the discussion of how to provide housing options for seniors so they can remain independent and stay in their
communities.
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Best Feature Story
Class 2023
Judge: Tim Kalinowski
first place
Second place
Third place
Chris Traber
Era-Banner
Newmarket/Aurora, ON
Martin Millerchip
North Shore News
North/West Vancouver, BC
There are two things one quickly realizes when judging Feature Stories from around the country: It seems to be
something of a dying art form; and there were huge gaps between the best in this category and the worst. What made
these three winners stand out was their ability to write powerful stories with strong attention to the skills of writing itself.
What makes a great story today is what has always made a great story: taking the time to do it well, getting fully involved
with your subject, and expressing to your reader the vagaries, misfortunes, and the fundamental pathos of the human
condition. In the sense of a newspaper feature, it is the duty of the writer to take their readers somewhere into the heart
of a story where they have never been before, and make them care profoundly about the subject. Our top three in this
category had this, but they also had another dimension to their writing as well: they were able to find a way to express what
is fundamentally human, frail and powerful in all of us.
First place goes to the Vancouver, BC WE/Westender. Wow. A tour de force of writing skill, well-framed messaging and
heart-breaking storytelling. We were blown away by this story in every way conceivable. The writer is so very skilful as
she unveils, very slowly, progressively and compellingly, the full scope of Dan Winnick’s death on his friends and local
community.
Jessica Barrett
WE/WestEnder
Vancouver, BC
The second place goes to the Newmarkt Era/Banner. This is one of those stories that truly needs to be told. Powerfully
rendered, this article shines a very brilliant light on those forgotten, or marginalized, by society. The fact that this is a story
about homelessness and, at the same time, a poignant portrait of a father/ son relationship makes for a wonderful multidimensional story which is very compelling and affecting.
The third place goes to the North Shore News. Just fantastic. Loved every aspect of this story. An article that looks very
bravely, and unflinchingly, at what nobody wants to look at too closely: the end of life, and the rights of individuals to
decide how that transition is going to be.
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Best Feature Series
Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association Trophy
Class 2031
Sponsor: SWNA
Judge: Anthony Kovats
first place
Second place
Third place
Kyle Wells
The Powell River Peak
Powell River, BC
Tyler Waugh
The Hinton Voice
Hinton, AB
Potential. Many entrants had it. Few even came close to realizing it. But despite the potential showed by several
community newspapers and their feature series submissions, most were poorly written, poorly photographed,
poorly placed and poorly designed.
The ideas were strong, but what many lacked was effort.
Case in point of things done right. The Westlock News developed a package around the delicate topic of cancer.
The writing was fair, thought provoking and balanced, but what shot this so far ahead of most was layout and
artwork to compliment the series. The photos were poor, but the graphic design was spot on - even ads were
designed to coincide with the copy - well done lads.
Kyle Wells from Powell River conducted a great series on homelessness, and again fair photography.
Doug Neuman and Tim Bryant
News
Westlock, AB
Finally, Tyler Waugh tackled a great series on Fluoridation. A little lacking on art, but meeting another key element
for a feature series - dedicated space. A special mention to the crew of Salt Spring Island for a lengthy series on
governance complete with stats and sidebars.
Now, here’s the rub. A reporter has a great idea for a feature series. But we cannot forget that a newspaper is a
team environment. Artwork is key as well as dedicated placement. That’s where editors often fall short. Pitch the idea
to a publisher, lock horns on getting a specific spot each week, demand colourful artwork, get sales teams on board
and start learning to really use InDesign, or something equivalent. Create a package with each complimenting the
next - and in the case of some entries, learn CP.
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Best Feature Series
Class 2032
Sponsor: SWNA
Judge: Katie Ryan
first place
Second place
Third place
Dustin Walker
Nanaimo Daily News
Nanaimo, BC
Juris Graney and Emma Graney
Northern Pen
St. Anthony, NL
Covering a wide range of topics, I enjoyed reading all the entries in this category but picking a winner proved to
be difficult. Clean writing, vivid sensory detail, good organization and insightful use of quotes made many entries
stand out from the rest. It wasn’t easy to select the top three stories from a total of 23, however, Adrienne Fox’s
descriptive writing had me thinking about the young women struggling to end their dependence on oxycodone
several days later.
The ‘Reclaiming Life’ series drew the reader in instantly with a well-crafted lead and as each story progressed, Fox
offered a balanced look into the lives of those struggling with addiction and the frontline workers fighting for the
lives of addicts. With crisp writing, strong layout and great attention to detail, Fox transported the reader to the
remote northern Ontario community. Fox’s three articles flowed, had depth, explored the issue of addiction from
several angles and above all, were character-driven.
In second place, Dustin Walker’s ‘Legacy of Fear’ series on the challenges First Nations people face with health
care was insightful. Well-researched, thorough and informative, Walker offers a strong cross-section of sources who
provide an in-depth look at how, and more importantly why, health-care services are not connecting with First
Nations people.
Adrienna Fox
Wawatay News
Sioux Lookout, ON
Reading the ‘Portrait’ series created by Juris Graney and Emma Graney, the reader was immediately welcomed
into each location the writers interviewed their subjects at, be it a living room, kitchen or beach. The writing in each
article was exceptionally descriptive, capturing a generation of characters and their respective stories.
Overall, well done. This category offered a number of inspiring, entertaining and informative reads.
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Best Feature Series
Class 2033
Sponsor: SWNA
Judge: Jackie Jardine
first place
Second place
Third place
Eric Welsh
The Chilliwack Progress
Chilliwack, BC
Bill Tremblay
Banner
Orangeville, ON
The first place goes to Caledon Enterprise. Wow! There were so many wonderful entries for this categoryand on a
variety of diverse topics, it was truly difficult to choose just one as being the best. But the one selected, from Caledon
Enterprise, stood out from the opening paragraph. Not only is its topic unique, but the writer, Andrew Livingstone,
paints a picture so vivid and real that I could imagine it was I who was sitting across from the old man mourning the
disappearance of his son three decades earlier. The stories are well written and succeed in stirring emotions in the
reader. It is obvious the writer spoke to as many people as he could to tell the tale. Great use of a map to illustrate
to the reader the area being discussed in the story. The accompanying editorial is a nice touch that let readers know
the feature is more than a few news stories and photos.
The second place goes to The Chilliwack Progress. This powerful series about a young athlete’s life-changing
struggle with cancer came in very close to first place. The writing by Eric J. Welsh is exceptional. The reader is taken
on an emotional rollercoaster as we follow the life and progress, high and lows, of a young man who has a rare form
of cancer. It is obvious the writer put a great deal of time, effort and research into telling this heartfelt story.
Andrew Livingstone
Enterprise
Caledon, ON
The third place goes to the Orangeville Banner. This is a great series on impaired driving. It is informative,
educational, and offers interesting sidebars and tips from MADD Canada. The accompanying art and layout certainly
make it stand out. The writer, Bill Tremblay’s, approach to the issue of impaired driving “from victim, police and a
mental health perspective” helped solidify this entry into the top three. It is a balanced and well written series on
the dangers of impaired driving.
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Outstanding Columnist
George Cadogan Memorial Outstanding Columnist Award
Class 2041
Circulation open
Sponsor: Cadogan Foundation Inc.
Judge: Lucinda Chodan
first place
Second place
Third place
Bram Lebo
Highlander
Haliburton, ON
Michael Johansen
The Labradorian
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Informed commentary about local issues can play a major role in how communities function. Judging by the
entries in this category, democracy is alive and well in these Canadian centres. For the most part, the submissions
were lively, informed and passionate, but three in particular stood out.
Angela Mombourquette, who writes in the HRM West Community Herald in Halifax, has a lively and deceptively
simple style, but her tightly written columns contain a wealth of information and a lot of sass. Whether she is writing
about free bus rides for seniors, closeted gay teachers in Halifax, or the recycling leadership shown by Tim Hortons,
she is knowledgeable and well-researched and she has an infectious sense of humour.
Readers in Haliburton, Ont., are fortunate to be able to read Bram Lebo, a skilled columnist who delivers
intelligent, informed opinion about local issues. In addition to writing about purely local matters, such as the
regional landfill facility, Lebo has a way of showing how larger world trends such as how globalization affects people
and businesses in his community.
Angela Mombourquette
HRM West Community Herald
Halifax, NS
Elegant prose in the service of coherent and pointed arguments and that’’s what Michael Johansen delivers in The
Labradorian, which serves Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Whether he is blasting the Department of National Defence for
destroying housing units at 5 Wing Goose Bay or tackling irresponsible snowmobilers in his community, he brings
passion and reason to bear on his subjects.
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Outstanding Reporter Initiative
Class 2051
Judge: Martha Perkins
first place
Second place
Third place
Portraits
NORTHERN PEN, MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011, PAGE A11
“There were no words, we just diddled”
Old time dances and living off the land, memories of Laura Chambers
JURIS GRANEY
STAFF WRITER
Pauline Simms (nee Penney) with Laura
Chambers, husband Hubert Chambers,
Dora Genge and Winnie Peyton (nee
Genge).
Laura Chambers, 94, sits knitting at her
Flowers Cove home last week. JURIS
GRANEY PHOTOS
Sometimes Mr. Chambers would
make the trip to Anchor Point and
other times, Mrs. Chambers would
head to Barr’d Harbour.
During the winter, the distance
would be attacked with a dog team
but most other times of the year,
Mrs. Chambers and others of her
generation would simply walk.
When the weather was fit, during spring and summer, Mr. Chambers might take a boat along the
shore.
Wedding bells
Mrs. Chambers remembers
making the trek to a wedding along
with three friends from Anchor
Point to Green Island Cove.
In order to preserve their home
made dresses, they carefully packed
their frocks in bags and carried
them the 40-plus kilometres so as
not to sully them.
The only problem was the trip
took longer than expected so when
they arrived, “the supper was all
over, and it was too dark to walk
back.”
“So we stayed over and walked
back the next morning,” she says.
The fondest memory of her own
wedding was the arrival of a special
garment.
In order to prevent anyone, even
her parents, from knowing about
the upcoming wedding, Mr. Chambers brought this special gift to his
betrothed in a box that should have
contained a window for the house.
Laura Chambers is one prolific sock knitter.
It didn’t of course contain a window but it was her wedding veil,
one that still brings a smile to Mrs.
Chambers’ face.
The pair remained married for
more than 60 years until Mr. Chambers passed away aged 85.
The secret? Well there is no
secret if you ask Mrs. Chambers.
“I still wanted a lot more time,”
she says, “you have to want to be
together, you have to work together.
It’s hard work but people these days
give up too easy. If you have a row,
one of you has to give in.”
Hard work at love was mirrored
by hard work on the land and the
sea.
Before the sun rose and well
after it had nestled asleep behind
the horizon, there was work to be
done around the house, in one of
the large gardens or down at the
stages.
There was no such thing as
going to the store and buying a
chicken — if they wanted one they
had to catch and kill their own.
In between the washing tubs and
heating water there was work to be
done drying fish and then of course
there was the cooking.
On Monday it was leftovers from
Sunday’s hot dinner and maybe
some baked beans, Tuesday was
hot dinner, Wednesday was fish,
Thursday was stew and on Friday it
was fish again.
On Saturday the menu was soup
but that evening was used to prep
for Sunday’s supper because it was,
after all, a day of rest.
“We’d do all the work on Saturday night,” she says.
“We’d clean the potatoes, get it
already and if there were cards
being played, it’d stop at midnight.”
And apparently even to this day,
it still does in the Chambers’ house.
If Mrs. Chambers is playing
cards on a Saturday night and the
clock strikes midnight, she’ll call it
a night no matter what.
“There’d only be work on Sundays if there needed to be,” she
says.
“If the herring nets were out
they’d have to come up so they
wouldn’t spoil. The cod traps, they
could wait.”
At 7am breakfast would be
served, 10am would be a snack,
noon would be lunch, 2pm another
snack, 5pm would be supper and
sometime between 8pm and 9pm
there would another bed time
snack.
It was the routine of the day.
At 10pm it was lights out, a duty
shared between Mr. Chambers and
his four brothers - Eli, Absalom,
George and Clyde, who would take
it in turn to start the generator of a
morning and turn it off at night.
Self sufficiency being the key to
surviving harshness of Newfoundland and Labrador back in those
days, her family farmed large gardens and owned all manner of livestock, including one very lazy ox.
Mrs. Chambers tells the story of
when the young Chambers broth-
ers took the ox out into the woods
to gather and haul lumber back to
their homestead.
With her father-in-law Caleb
Chambers waiting for the load back
in Barr’d Harbour and the belligerent ox refusing to move, the lads
decided on a simple plan.
The brothers carefully built a
small fire under the stern of the
beast and lit it.
Consequentially the timber and
brothers arrived home in record
time however the slightly singed ox
did not please the father-in-law.
Key to longevity
Is there a secret to a long life? It’s
an obvious question but one that
that’s a lot harder to answer.
Mrs. Chambers falls silent; the
sound of the knitting needles is
absent.
“I don’t know m’ dear,” she says,
“my father always told me “don’t say
your prayers in the morning, say
your prayers at morning, say your
prayers at night.”
Mrs. Chambers still faithfully
does both.
The almost centenarian has had
her fill of telling tales and watches
me pack up my pen and notepad.
“That’s enough of that now,” she
says, her attention turning back to
an almost complete sock.
The clicking of the knitting needles begins again, its tempo steadily rising.
As I bid farewell I know I’ve
heard only a small parcel of a life
well-lived.
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“I’M GOING TO SPEND
MORE TIME TRAVELLING
AND LESS MONEY DOING IT.”
Laura and her husband Hubert Chambers.
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Laura Chambers sits knitting;
she seems hypnotized by the click
of the four needles as they link wool
into a pair of shin high socks - the
traditional type.
Across from the 94-year-old sits
a chesterfield draped with all manner of samples - long, short, colourful, plain.
It’s what keeps Mrs. Chambers
busy these days as she gently tilts
back and forward in a rocking
chair.
From sunrise to sunset, six days
a week, she sits and knits in the
Flowers Cove home she shares with
her nephew Harold, his wife Maggie, and Wyman, her nephew that
she raised as her own son.
But it wasn’t always this leisurely.
“It was hard work m’ dear,” she
says softly, looking up from the
white wool that is slowly taking
shape.
“Oh yes m’ dear, when we were
younger, it was hard work.”
The good ol’ days
Born during the final throws of
World War I on January 7, 1917, to
Noah and Muriel Genge in Anchor
Point, it was there she lived until 19
years of age at which point she
moved up to Barr’d Harbour to
work as a serving girl for the princely sum of $5 a month.
There was also an ulterior
motive to the journey - she wanted
to be closer to her beau Hubert
Chambers.
They had crossed paths at an old
time school dance, events that predated the accordion and later the
fiddle.
Talk of the dance brightens Mrs.
Chambers’ face, the fond memories
stream back as she reminisces
about the musical accompaniment
for those evenings.
“I used to enjoy the dance,” she
giggles, leaning across and putting
a hand on my arm.
“We used to diddle,” she continued, “diddle the tunes. There were
no words, we just diddled.”
Mr. and Mrs. Chambers rarely
saw each other such was the secrecy surrounding courtship of the
day.
“A few times in the summer,” she
recalls, “it was not every week.”
Juris Graney
Northern Pen
St. Anthony, NL
I was beginning to despair that newspapers didn’t understand the meaning of “outstanding” until I read the opening
paragraph of Paul MacNeill’s “Demise of a board.” Not only was the writing descriptive but it also gave the promise of
an interesting read, a promise that MacNeill expertly fulfilled in his comprehensive investigation about how the politics
involved in a local school board decision led to the province disbanding the board altogether. He used Freedom of
Information requests and exhaustive interviews to take readers behind the scene of a very controversial issue. While he
used his knowledge of all the players to add colour and drama to the story, he also removed himself from the reporting
and focused on the facts. He let readers decide how to respond. That said, I was hankering for an editorial to learn
exactly what he felt about it all! It was the extra behind-the-scenes investigation work that kept MacNeill’s submission
on the top of the awards pile, even though the Gulf Islands Driftwood comprehensive series about island governance
and Juris Graney’s collection of stories about the threats to Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula fisheries definitely gave
him a run for his money.
The Driftwood builds a story-by-story case in favour of local governance while not ignoring the reasons why islanders
voted against it time and time again. The tone is “let’s get the facts straight so we can make an informed decision.”
Paul MacNeill
The Eastern Graphic
Montague, PE
Graney not only manages to sift through a 300-page consultant’s report, and present the information in a clear and
concise manner, he subsequently breathes life into the report’s findings on the fisheries. He goes out on fishing boats
to understand the challenges, takes out his calculator to determine the costs and explores how people’s lives will be
affected by the report’s findings. His writing was inventive, stylized and a delight to read.
Honorable mention goes to Lauren Benn’s story, “Civil suit.” In the midst of a municipal election, she had the courage
to write about the back story between many of the candidates. By necessity her writing is straightforward but her
presentation of the facts is clear and concise.
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Outstanding Reporter Initiative
Class 2052
Judge: Christopher Vaughan
first place
Second place
Third place
Jeff Nagel
The Leader
Surrey/North Delta, BC
Diane Strandberg
Tri-City News
Coquitlam/Pt. Coquitlam/Pt. Moody, BC
While all of the entries were interesting to read, there were some that clearly demonstrated reporters going
beyond their usual duties to provide readers with articles that were gripping, relevant and well-researched.
First place goes to Stacey Colwell of the Lunenburg County Progress Bulletin. Her work to uncover the activities of
a local school board obviously took a great deal of time, effort and energy. She snagged some great interviews and
presented a great deal of information in a compelling series of articles.
Second place winner is Jeff Nagel of the Leader. He tackled the issue of a clogged justice system with several
in-depth and provocative articles. Numerous points-of-view were presented, giving the reader an opportunity to
understand the full effects on the community.
Third place honours go to Diane Strandberg of Tri-City News. Over the course of several months, she presented
readers with thorough and informative articles detailing the problem of bears in local neighbourhoods.
An honourable mention goes out to Adam McLean of The Liberal for his interesting and ongoing coverage of a
local politician with an interest in golfing.
Stacey Colwell
The Lunenburg County Progress Bulletin
Lunenburg, NS
When writing lengthy, in-depth articles, it might be a good idea for reporters and their editors to consider using
sub-heads (or other techniques) to break up dense blocks of text. It would help the reader to more easily get
through the piece.
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Best National Editorial
Charles Hawkins Memorial Trophy
Class 2061
Sponsor: The Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Judge: Matthew Claxton
first place
Second place
Third place
George Brown
Ponoka News
Ponoka, AB
Kevin Higgins
The Beacon
Gander, NL
All three of the winning editorials combined national issues with local concerns, whether it was a local MP’s failure
to speak up about asbestos exports, freedom of speech, or the misuse of government resources. Each displayed a
passion for the issue combined with writing that could be harsh or funny, but always made its points clearly.
Erika Engel
Courier-Herald
Blue Mountains, ON
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Best National Editorial
Charles Hawkins Memorial Trophy
Class 2062
Sponsor: The Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Judge: Carla Allen
first place
Second place
Third place
Jim Zeeben
Saanich News
Saanich, BC
Michael Hall
The News
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, BC
1st Place
The choice of topic for this editorial deserves applause. The fact that Canada continues to champion asbestos
abroad while it is banned in Australia, Japan, Egypt and 27 European Union nations is frightening. The author
has invested considerable time in research and raised powerful points for the reader to ponder. A guaranteed
conversation generator.
2nd Place
Alcohol is an integral part of society for a large percentage of the population. There are many for whom it has
become a life-controlling monster. Bringing attention to the fact that alcoholism is now treated as a chronic medical
condition in British Columbia, the first province to do so, is a precedent worthy of recognition.
For those who are struggling with this issue in their lives, it provides a ray of hope. I particularly like the statement
by the author that “by recognizing that there are no simple solutions for the bigger problem-- but that there are
remedies on an individual scale--we can begin to address the burden that excessive and inappropriate drinking
places on all our lives.”
Martin Melbourne
Orillia Today
Orillia, ON
3rd Place
Social media can be a wonderful tool but when it is used in the manner described by the author(s) of this editorial,
it becomes a weapon. Love the title of this piece, very appropriate. This serves as a reminder that we do not have the
right to judge others simply from viewing pictures or a video of their actions.
It is the duty of authorities and those in the judicial system to punish lawbreakers, not a clamoring Facebook mob.
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Best Local Editorial
Class 2071
Sponsor: Glacier Media Group
Judge: Rod Jerred
first place
Second place
Third place
Francis Baker
News Express
Fergus-Elora, ON
Robson Fletcher
The Fitzhugh
Jasper, AB
What separated the winning entry “Deer, moose more important than women by Vern Faulkner of the St. Stephen
Courier Weekend” over the rest of the pack was its unique take on a familiar problem.
The writer took the familiar issue of domestic violence and put a fresh and local spin on it. This was done by
comparing the punishment given to two men convicted of hunting wildlife at night, a $2,000 fine and a week in
jail”and three recent convictions for domestic violence “a conditional sentence, community service and a $700 fine.”
Written prior to the federal election, the last sentence of the editorial asked readers to ask their candidates ”why
our courts place greater value on deer - even if they are not harmed -- than women, when they are.”
Look what the Liberals did for us by Francis Baker, of the Fergus-Elora News Express, takes the Ontario Liberal
government to task for announcing the approval of a new hospital during its re-election campaign. The editorial
criticizes the Liberal government for exploiting the hospital’s approval for political gain.
This space not for sale by Robson Fletcher of the Jasper Fitzhugh reminds us that newspapers should never put
a price on their principles. At issue is a small anti-drinking and driving advertisement by the local MP, which was
pulled without explanation by the MP’’s constituency office.
Vern Faulkner
Courier Weekend
St. Stephen, NB
Coincidentally, this happened the same time as the MP’’s constituency manager complained about the paper’’s
long-standing policy of not running a column for the MP.
It also occurred shortly after the paper was openly critical about the MP’’s conduct in parliament.
Rather than ignoring or bowing to pressure tactics, the paper exposed them in a scathing attack on the politician.
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Class 2072
Judge: Beau Simpson
first place
Second place
Third place
Tracy Kibble
Bradford West Gwillimbury Topic
Bradford/West Gwillimbury, ON
Paul Walton
Nanaimo Daily News
Nanaimo, BC
Congratulations to the winners and all the entrants.
Richard Mostyn
The Yukon News
Whitehorse, YT
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Class 2073
Judge: Steve Dills
first place
Second place
Third place
Lois Tuffin
Kawartha Lakes This Week
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Rod Jerred
Mountain News
Hamilton, ON
The pleasure to read work of the best editorial writers in community journalism was far outweighed by the
difficulty in choosing just three winners. It’s amazing the tales of secrecy, corruption and conflicts of interest in
municipal governments across the country. These by far made up the bulk of the 47 entries in this class. Other
entrants focused on a wide variety of issues and wrote strong, convincing arguments to portray their opinions. What
tipped the scale in selecting the winners was human interest, the degree of research evident and the strength of the
arguments made.
In first place is the entry of Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News. The first paragraph focused the whole issue on
the human side of the story. A much admired director of corporate services at city hall took the blame for failing
to inform the incumbent mayor he was supposed to publicly reveal his company had won a contract from the
municipality. “The women who turns off all the lights at city hall to save energy, the one who starts its worm
compost, the former Pitt Meadows citizen of the year.” Who could help but read further?
The second place editorial was written by Lois Tuffin.She tackled the difficult topic of the mayor’s thirst for power.
Changes to the corporate structure led to four of six short-listed candidates for the chief administrative officer’s
position withdrawing from the competition.
Michael Hall
The News
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, BC
Finally, in third place, is The Mountain News of Hamilton.
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Best Historical Story
Class 2081
Judge: Dale Bass
first place
Second place
Third place
Christopher Vaughan
The Georgian
Stephenville, NL
Elizabeth Nolan
Remembering the Kangaroos: It’s an engaging, unique story from a conflict that is written about frequently. I love
the lede; it grabs you and takes you right into the story.
9-11 remembered: What a tough job, writing about the unimaginable 10 years later. I love the lede because it
creates an image immediately. The quotes used are excellent and just add to the visual image and the recollection
the readers likely had of the event.
Incorporating First Nations history: This is such a difficult subject to write about and, all to often, stories about
remains being found end with just that simple fact. This story puts the issue into context and explains why that part
of Canada’s history still impacts its presence.
Greg Bennett
Coast Guard
Shelburne/Barrington, NS
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Class 2082
Judge: Francis Baker
first place
Second place
Third place
Greg Nesteroff
Star
Nelson, BC
Zoey Duncan
Fort Frances Times
Fort Frances, ON
In coming up with the best of this category, I was looking for stories that were more than just rewrites or recaps
of previously published work, that not only told history but told a vital, interesting story, and that set the story in a
specific context for modern readers.
Belle Hatfield’s look back at a monumental Nova Scotia storm has all of that, in a well-researched piece that
combines facts with reminisces from people involved to tell an eminently readable, fast-paced, “as it happened”
story with many sources. Even though I don’t remember the Groundhog Day storm of ‘76, I had no trouble following
the narrative - the story avoids the pitfall of assuming readers know enough background to get by, but also avoids
overloading the reader with dull recitation of facts.
On the eve of Vancouver’s Stanley Cup challenge, Greg Nesteroff brings to life the early years of hockey in
Canada, when key players put together teams to challenge for the Stanley Cup - as the Patrick and Bishop brothers
tried to do in Nelson, B.C. Researched from several newspaper sources, it’s a lengthy but interesting piece with an
easy-to-follow narrative that even readers without a sports background would enjoy.
Belle Hatfield
Vanguard
Yarmouth, NS
Zoey Duncan’s story on the closing of a Ukrainian Literary Society Hall goes beyond the usual “end of an era”
theme to relate some history and show how much the building and society meant to the people involved in it, while
also commenting on changing cultural traditions that are transforming communities across Canada.
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Class 2083
Judge: Andrea Gunn
first place
Second place
Third place
Christina Myers
Burnaby Now
Burnaby, BC
Paul J. Henderson
Chilliwack Times
Chilliwack, BC
I used a loose rating system for my judging, I say loose, because I used it as guidelines to help myself narrow
down the entries. A perfect score does not necessarily mean a winning entry. Each article was scored out of five
points. One point was allocated for if the article was well written, so if the spelling, grammar, sentence structure was
correct, and there had to be no obvious errors. This point didn’t take into account readability or “flow”’ of the article.
A second point was given if the article was well researched. Because it was a historical category, I gave full points for
lots of relevant details, if the facts were attributed, and if the details added to the historical aspect being explored in
the piece. I gave a third point for readability. I found one of the main problems with a lot of the entries was that they
read like chronological history books, not news stories that centered around a specific aspect of history. I expected
the story to read well, and flow like a news story. I gave a fourth point for the story’s impact and interest. One of the
challenges of historical writing is making the mundane interesting by highlighting interesting facts. This point also
encompassed if the writer picked an interesting topic, this is where some entries lost points for providing stories that
weren’t creative in the facts it conveyed or it’s subject matter. Finally, half a point was given for if the story was locally
relevant, did it provide insight into the history of the paper’s readership?
Juanita Krause
Farm ‘n’ Friends
Lamont, AB
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Best Headline Writing
Class 2091
Circulation open
Judge: Joyce Webster
first place
Second place
Third place
Powell River, BC
Chilliwack Times
Chilliwack, BC
All headlines were good, but in a competition like this we need three outstanding headlines.
In quickly reading through the 49 entries, seven came out on top immediately. Each one had impact and drew
me into the story. Eleven others stood out as very good and I had to delve deeper into the stories to assure they fit
the story. Six entries failed to follow the Rules of Entry and others stretched the rules by entering a photo with catch
words and no story.
The NOW newspaper was an easy choice for first. Headlines were clever, creative and original and told you what to
expect in the story. Great layout then gave it the desired impact.
The Now
Surrey/North Delta/White Rock, BC
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Best Local Cartoon
Class 2101
Judge: Michael DeAdder
first place
Second place
Third place
Patrick LaMontagne
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Canmore/Banff/Lake Louise, AB
Norm Muffitt
Deh Cho Drum
Fort Simpson, AB
Out of all entrants, these three summed up what it is to draw a good cartoon. Simplicity of the message, well
rendered art and topical subject matter.
Wyatt Templay is number one because of humour. It was slightly funnier and slightly more topical.
All three should be commended.
Wyatt Tremblay
The Yukon News
Whitehorse, YT
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Best Local Cartoon
Class 2102
Judge: Juris Garney
first place
Second place
Third place
Ole Heggen
Victoria News
Victoria, BC
Steve Nease
Peterborough, ON
A good cartoonist is someone who can give readers an insight into a story that reporters cannot, in good
conscience, even consider putting down in words.
A humorous take on the world and an ability to turn a concept or a controversial issue into a piece of artwork that
pushes the boundaries and challenges the reader was present in every one of this year’s entries. It make it it horribly
difficult to try and determine a winner.
But just like a good reporter will always be able to find the human angle in any story, this year’s winner Bob Castle
is deserving of this award.
Bob Castle
Comox Valley Record
Courtenay Comox Valley, BC
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Best Spot News Photo Coverage
Class 2111
Judge: Rod Oracheski
first place
Second place
Third place
Dierra Maynard
The Similkameen Spotlight
Princeton, BC
Astrid Tevely
The Valley Sentinel
Valemount/McBride, BC
There were a number of excellent entries showcasing a wide variety of situations that trended, as spot news tends to
do, toward the tragic events that happen in our communities. It’s the photographer’s job in those difficult moments to
document what is happening in a professional manner while also being respectful toward those who have suffered in
the event being covered. The three winners represented the best of of the lot, providing coverage of devastating events
with solid photography. It was disappointing to see many submit photos of that didn’t fit the category, particularly those
that were well done and may have placed in an appropriate section. Unless something unexpected happens, coverage of
planned events is not spot news.
Sarah Burns
The Hinton Voice
Hinton, AB
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Sarah Burns’ photo of a pair of firefighters going over an action plan at the scene of a fire is so well-executed that at
first blush it appears a set up feature photo. In a scene known for wildly chaotic lighting, with roaring flames on one
side and flashing red lights on the other, Burns found a light source within the scene that isolated the two, perfectly
illuminating the face of the chief. The billowing cloud behind, lit bright red by the trucks lights, completes the isolation
as well as highlighting a pair of firefighters in the background going back to battle. A remarkable shot given the
circumstances, and excellent timing to catch the men in the background. I would be tempted to crop it closer on the left,
but at the size it ran that may not have been possible.
Dierra Maynard’s photo of rescuer’s efforts to extricate a trapped driver following a logging truck accident has
immediate impact from the damage done to the truck. A great shot of a very difficult scene is made stronger by a wellexecuted tight crop that eliminates extraneous detail while leaving enough to set the scene.
The third place winner, Astrid Tevely’s picture of the waters of Kenneth Creek rushing over Highway 16 and washing
out what lays beyond, showed photographers occasionally go to dangerous places to provide the images everyone else
enjoys. The photo was well composed and showed how powerful Mother Nature can be.
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Class 2112
Judge: Lisa Joy
first place
Second place
Third place
Megan Cole
Star
Nelson, BC
Craig Douce
The key--and one of the biggest challenges--to getting a great spot news photo is being at the scene as it happens
and capturing the human impact of the event. It was disappointing then to see that one photo looked staged
well after the incident. The cutline said the man was pulling someone from a plane crash but the photo showed a
man with his hands underneath a part of the wreck and clearly inaction. Other photos were taken after the event
occurred, thus losing the opportunity to capture the human emotion/imatelypact. Other photos were excellent
action shots but the photographer wasn’t able to get a picture with good contrast and focus.
First place goes to Ian Stewart. His photo is a gripping shot of a rescue worker trying to pull a woman from the
river after she jumped in to save her dog. Both the woman and dog were unharmed.
Second place goes to by Megan Cole The photo shows protestors at the Night of the Living Debt march. The
photo has a macabre feel to it and you can’t help but look at it again and again.
Third place goes to Craig Douce. He was able to get on the scene fast and get a clear and compelling shot of
rescue workers trying to free a victim trapped from a submerged SUV. Three of the four occupants were killed.
Ian Stewart
The Yukon News
Whitehorse, YT
Honourable mention goes to “ Philip Rushton of the Ponoka News and Dan Benoit of Miramichi Leader. Getting
a shot of a pile up on the dangerous QE Highway running between Calgary and Edmonton is no easy task and it
seems like Rushton got it from a higher vantage point giving a clear overview of the dangerous scene. The photo of
the river rescue by Benoit of a woman who attempted suicide is compelling but lost points for being a little out of
focus.
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Class 2113
Judge: Darryl Holyk
first place
Second place
Third place
Seung-Chul Baik
The Richmond Review
Richmond, BC
Jenna Hauck
Chilliwack, BC
This was a very difficult category to judge as there were many great entries worthy of recognition. All the
photographers in this category should be commended for a job well done!
I chose the first place winner because the moment I saw the photo, it immediately caught my attention and had
me wanting to know the story behind it. It was a great unplanned shot that expressed the grief and emotion the two
men were feeling during a tragedy in which a young life was cut short.
Second place winner was another fabulous shot which demonstrates the chaos of a riot. Great angles in this shot!
Third place is a photo that also caught my eye from the first time I saw it. A different take on a car accident. Great
idea! I like how the bridges frame the photo as well as the reflection in the still water below. Shows a horrific tragedy
in the centre of a peaceful tranquil setting.
Ryan Pfeiffer
Pickering News Advertiser
Ajax/Pickering, ON
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Best Feature Photo
Class 2121
Judge: Ron Pietroniro
first place
Second place
Third place
Noel West
Courier
Carstairs, AB
Amy Woolvett
Coast Guard
Shelburne/Barrington, NS
The 1st place winner was beautifully done, great light, perfect timing, technically sound and cropped. This was a
well executed twist on a subject we have all seen before.We always strive to shoot the same thing in a different way.
There is nothing negative to say about this photo.
The 2nd place winner was also well shot. The simplicity and the overhead angle of the hockey player was well
thought out. The photographer put some effort and a different spin on a mundane sublect.
The 3rd place winner was also nicely shot, not quite as technically challenging as the other winners but
nonetheless a perfectly timed photo deserving of third place.
The entries as a package were good, the top images were very good and jumped to the front of the pile. Some
photographers should look closer at the criteria of what makes a good “Feature “ photo and submit accordingly.
I felt some photographers did not submit the correct images out of a page of multiple images. In one case it
would have brought the photographer into the Top 5.
Sarah Burns
The Hinton Voice
Hinton, AB
Always look at the best work around and decide if your submission meets those examples.
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Best Feature Photo
Class 2122
Judge: Stephanie Lange
first place
Second place
Third place
Brent Wesley
Wawatay News
Sioux Lookout, ON
Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Ponoka News
Ponoka, AB
Though there were plenty of award worthy entrants this year, these three stood out for me. I have largely based
my choices on impact and news/feature value, because I consider those to me the most important criteria in
photojournalism.
The third place entry from Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye was chosen largely for it’s impact, as well as it’s technical merit. The
photographer has captured the candle light, but kept the rest of the cadet largely in shadow. The result is a moving
photo that captures the mood of the scene beautifully. It’s unfortunate that it was not featured more prominently on
the page, else it would have ranked higher on my list.
The second place entry from Brent Wesley is also very striking and sticks with the viewer even after they’ve turned
the page. Though not a technically difficult shot, it goes well with the story it’s paired with. By photographing Fox
from behind, he has emphasized his forward motion, and the zoomed-out view shows us just how far he still has to
go. The photo is almost a whole story in and of itself, and that’s what a good news photo should be.
Kelly Clemmer
Edge
Wainwright, AB
The first place entry from Kelly Clemmer has impact in spades. There is just enough motion blur at the soldiers feet
to suggest motion, while the rest is perfectly clear so you can get the full impact of their facial expressions, especially
the faux-terrorist. I chose this one actually after I had chosen a different photo, because it was still swimming around
in my head, even hours later. That to me shows the impact this image has on the viewer. It’s very well presented, and
even the graphics and text placed over it do not detract from the strength of the image. Very well done.
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Best Feature Photo
Class 2123
Judge: Craig Douce
first place
Second place
THE WEDNESDAY
2010 WINNER
TRI-CITY NEWS
Unwrap tix for charities
Now hear this (fiddler)
SEE PAGE 31
SEE ARTS, PAGE 37
Third place
NOV. 16, 2011
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By Janis Warren
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
They promised to revitalize Maillardville with a new
community centre, a pedestrian-friendly commercial
core and smoother road connections to ease gridlock.
They promised to keep
residential property taxes
low in the face of upcoming
labour negotiations with the
city union and an uncertain
global economy.
And, most of all, they
promised to do better over
the next three years if
elected — or re-elected — to
Coquitlam city council on
civic election day, Saturday.
The seventh and final
Coquitlam all-candidates’
meeting, hosted by the
Maillardville Residents’
Association on Sunday,
heard from all 18 contenders
seeking council seats.
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coverage, page 3
Stunt men and women gather in
Ladner to hone their skills P10
The upcoming talks with
the civic workers’ union
were top of mind for several
candidates, with a few of
them stating they would take
a hard line against CUPE
this time to ensure unionized staff don’t again get the
3% and 4% wage hikes (the
current contract was signed
by the previous council).
And despite the recent cyclical reviews at city hall to
find cost efficiencies, several
candidates also pledged to
take hold of “out-of-control”
spending to stop property
taxes from rising at a rate
higher than inflation.
see TAXES,
S, page
g 5
Doggone Lobo
finds way home
By Sarah Payne
JAMES MACLENNAN/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
REMEMBERING, YOUNG AND OLD
People of all ages gathered on Shaughnessy Street and at the cenotaph in Port Coquitlam’s Veterans Park to take part in a Remembrance
Day ceremony last Friday morning. Hundreds, including cadets and veterans, gathered under cloudy skies. More photos, see page 20.
see POOCH FOUND,
FOUND, page 15
RESEARCH
FUNDING
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DECLARE
DOING
BUSINESS
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SOAR
Cranberry crop
gets federal boost
Names added to
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Local firms set out
their shingles P14
Delta puts Wolf
Pack in dog house
P3
P16
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Lobo is a wolf/husky mix that
lives with the Martel family in
Port Coquitlam.
James Maclennan
Tri-City News
Coquitlam/Pt. Coquitlam/Pt. Moody, BC
Tyler Garnham photo
THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Lobo isn’t a typical dog,
says Port Coquitlam’s Kareen
Martel. Fiercely loyal and
particularly social, her wolf/
husky mix doesn’t like to be
left alone.
“He has a real personality,” Martel said. “I always
have to get daycare for him
or babysitters.”
Apparently, Lobo is also
a pretty good explorer and
seems to know his way
around the Lower Mainland.
The pooch went missing on
Nov. 4 in Burnaby, leaving the
Martel family to think their
best friend was gone for good.
❚ COFFEE WITH P5 ❚ VIEWPOINT P6 ❚ DATEBOOK P7 ❚ LOCAL FLAVOUR P13 ❚ SPORTS P16
Tyler Garnham
South Delta Leader
South Delta, BC
The first and second-placed images are both really beautiful, traditional feature photos. The wee dog’s ear sailing
in the wind, combined with the perfectly clean pan pushed April Bartlett’s heart-warming offering over the top
though. James Maclennan’s Remembrance Day shot is just such a clean, emotional and informative photo it leaps off
the page and into second. Tyler Garnham’s action feature combines great timing and selective focus to snap kick its
way to third place.
April Bartlett
Gazette
St. Albert, AB
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Best Sports Photo
Class 2131
Judge: Celia Klemenz
first place
Second place
Third place
Debbie Robinson
Cobden Sun
Cobden, ON
Jon Muldoon
The Interior News
Smithers, BC
First place photo: The image made me laugh out loud with delight. The expression on the players’ faces, almost a
caricature, the body language, the motion - of the captured moment, conveyed so much about the event, even without
the cutline. The background was clean so nothing competed for attention. The cut-in photo, not usually something that
works, I felt certainly did this time. It showed me that the event was not a serious affair. The photos were crisp and colour
was excellent, very eye-catching. Had me coming back again and again to view the image.
Second place photo: I could feel the emotion and excitement of the girls in the photo taken by Debbie Robinson. The
juxtaposition between the elation on the one girl’s face and the emotion being shown by her teammates was what made
me decide that this photo was one of the top images. Often the action on the court is what the photographer chooses to
capture, but Ms. Robinson moved beyond centre court to capture an image that told the whole story of the event.
Third place photo: Rodeo, chills and spills. This photo by Jon Muldoon of the upended cowboy, made me wince as the
landing could prove to be unpleasant for the rider. On closer examination of the photo, I noticed the cowboy’s boots
were still in the stirrups. Plenty going on to keep the viewer interested. The image is sharp, the timing of the shot was
great, depth of field dropped out the background so there was no competition of the eye. I only wished I could have seen
the expression on the cowboy’s face as the ground came up to meet him.
Tyler Waugh
The Hinton Voice
Hinton, AB
In general, there were some excellent entries that shone above the rest and my decision to choose the top three was
a difficult one. Some of the lower scoring entries might try experimenting with another angle, lens, or vantage point.
It is the job of the photographer to engage the viewer, show them something they might not otherwise see if the
photographer weren’t there to capture the moment. Combining this with a strong technical understanding of how to
use the camera tools: focus, depth-of-field and shutter speed, to capture the image, as well as their gut feeling when
choosing their best image to enter, may result as next year’s winning photographs.
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Best Sports Photo
Class 2132
Judge: Jeffery Bento-Carrier
first place
Second place
Third place
Noel West
Innisfail Province
Innisfail, AB
Jerold LeBlanc
Times Advertiser
Wetaskiwin, AB
This year’s class of sports photos in this category showed a diversity of styles and disciplines.
From horse sports to ice, the majority of entrants showed great skill in the bringing forth a story in their images
which showcased either their local heroes, or athletes who came to their region to show the best in their respective
disciplines. Shooting a top-flight sports photo is never easy, and many entrants created once in a lifetime shots
which allowed to capture a moment which will last forever in their readers’ minds. Some of the entries, however,
some normal looking photos did not stand out and lacked the immediacy which makes some sports pictures great.
Entries must always be the best of a paper’s given year and not be generic, which was the case in relation to a
good number of the entries. Raw action should always be the key to an award-winning photo and the top three of
this year’s class had it in spades.
Our first place photo, taken at the diamond anniversary edition of the Ponoka Stampede, was an image any rodeo,
or non-rodeo, fan would love. In the image, rider Monty Koopman, on bucking horse Gorgeous Connie, through
Jackson’s keen eye, merge as one in this spectacular image which depicts the on-going battle between athlete and
horse. The surrounding graphics and text also made the photo a CCNA classic.
Adam Jackson
Ponoka News
Ponoka, AB
Our second place photo is also from the sport of rodeo, a fast-paced and exciting image from a steer wrestling
event which shows the great anticipation skills needed from horse and rider to beat the clock as best they can.
The third place photo is also a rodeo shot from Jerold Le Blanc of the Wetaskiwin Times, a picture which shows the
talent needed to succeed during a calf roping competition. This photo works on all levels because of the framing
and the merge of athlete and calf to depict the event in an exciting visual manner.
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Best Sports Photo
Class 2133
Judge: Bryan Tait
Second place
first place
Third place
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At a school board meeting Tuesday
night that was attended by more than
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Beaver
Oakville, ON
April Bartlett
Gazette
St. Albert, AB
Sports photography is, by its nature, 90 percent luck. Sports photographers rarely know what they’ll get when
they head to the next game, meet or event. What could be a dull, late-season game between two also-rans can
end up providing exciting action and the possibility of an outstanding photo. But it’s also up to the photographer
to find that exciting shot, to create an interesting angle and use it to get the shot. There is an opportunity in any
sporting event to get an interesting shot, and all the entrants in this year’s competition have done that. They had the
creativity, and also had a lot of luck.
Graham Paine, the first place winner in the 2012 competition, caught an incredible moment of intensity in
a photograph that captured the focus and drive of the athlete perfectly. It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime
opportunities that a photographer dreams of.
Michelle Siu’s photo of a rhythmic gymnastics event is inspiring and beautifully composed. Siu used the ribbon to
great effect in framing the subject of her photo.
Graham Paine
Canadian Champion
Milton, ON
April Bartlett took advantage of the unique angle afforded by the top of a basketball net and gave the reader a
perspective that allows them to see the players’ faces and not just their body language in a crucial moment.
Table of contents
Best Photo Essay
Class 2141
Judge: Jeff Hurst
first place
Second place
Third place
Robson Fletcher
The Fitzhugh
Jasper, AB
Rich Holmes
The Provost News
Provost, AB
First Place: Gulf Islands Driftwood, Salt Spring Island
This entry was truly in a class of its own. A team of six photographers created a 28-page ”Day in the Life” photo
essay. Photographers were out on the streets for 24-hour period on June 18. The booklet they created was
also divided into pages covering two-hour increments. An added touch was short photos and bios on the six
photographers. The package also included banner ads to offset costs. This team covered the full spectrum of life on
Salt Spring Island. This was an outstanding entry.
Second Place: The Fitzhugh, Jasper
The entry from Jasper had little time for planning. Photos surround activities during a Snow Day. Photographer
Robson Fletcher offers up a fun cross-section of residents enjoying the snow. A full size landscape photo as a
background enhances the two-page layout. Whether skiing to work or walking dogs as the snow comes down, this
layout provides a quaint look at life on a snow day.
Third Place: The Provost News, Provost
Derrick Lundy and team
Photographer Rich Holmes couldn’t have squeezed any more images into this two-page photo spread at the
Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright. While the layout has a lot of photos, Holmes does a nice job of telling a
story of soldiers in field exercises. Jets, artillery, and a wide range of soldiers on duty make for a fascinating photo
experience. Different shaped photos also add to the intensity of the layout.
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Best Photo Essay
Class 2142
Judge: Jules S. Xavier
first place
Second place
Third place
George Brown and Charles Tweed
Ponoka News
Ponoka, AB
Laurie Weir
Smiths Falls This Week
Smiths Falls, ON
The cream quickly rose to the surface among the 35 best photo entries. This happened because more than half of
the submissions resembled an array of random photographs slapped on to a page, with no thought to telling a story
with said images. That’s the idea of a photo essay, let the visuals tell the story.
A suggestion: scoring higher markers in each of the six categories came down to keeping images to one page, or
the use of a center spread. The photo essay loses its impact when visuals are scattered across three or more pages.
Winner Juris Graney of the Northern Pen out of St. Anthony, Newfoundland, prevailed and garnered the highest
marks thanks to good use of visuals focused on a group of men climbing a floating iceberg. Using the broad sheet
space, the layout, selection of photos and text (cutlines/headline) helped draw one to the page.
A photo collage from the 75th annual Stampede parade in Ponoka, Alberta garnered George Brown and Charles
Tweed of the News runner-up bragging rights, narrowly edging Laurie Weir’s coverage of the 11th annual Canal
Railway Festival in Smiths Falls, Ontario for This Week.
Both tabloid newspapers used the center spread to focus on a variety of activities from their annual community
events, with a blend of active images and close-ups of residents enjoying their summer events.
Juris Graney
Northern Pen
St. Anthony, NL
Advice for future photo essay submissions: if covering an annual event such as a Remembrance Day ceremony,
Canada Day parade, rodeo or summer festival, let’s see more originality and creative thought captured with your
digital cameras. Think outside the box, and perhaps look at a feature story that might be turned into a photo essay,
rather than just words on a page with a lone illustration.
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Best Photo Essay
Class 2143
Judge: Bob Sheddy and Patrick Kolafa
first place
Second place
Third place
Boaz Joseph
The Leader
Surrey/North Delta, BC
Lance Anderson
Peterborough, ON
Congratulations to all the entrants in the 2012 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards. It was a pleasure to
judge the best photo essay entries in the category of 12,500 and over. It was exciting to see the great things that are
being done at newspapers across the country.
All entries showed skill in photo composition and presentation. When judging we were especially impressed with
the entries that were able to tell a story with photos. Creating a photo page is a great way to capture a particular
annual event or special gathering, and local faces are one of the most important parts of a publication.
The entries that stood out were ones that went beyond basic coverage, had strong news and feature value, were
accompanied with engaging text, and told a complete story.
We were impressed with all the entries and encourage Canadian publications to continue telling their stories.
Stan Howe
Advance
Barrie, ON
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Best Photo Illustration
George Holmes Memorial Trophy
Class 2151
Circulation open
Sponsor: The Holmes Family, Alberta
Judge: Josh Naud
first place
Second place
Third place
Michael Barrett
Georgina Advocate
Keswick, ON
Justyna Krol
WE/WestEnder
Vancouver, BC
The entries were quite diverse in terms of content, and even more so in terms of the readerships they represent.
With that in mind, while some scored lower on a numbered system, they did well in catering to their readership
and their interests. In that sense, it’s difficult to compare illustrations done for different communities. Overall, it was
obvious that papers were doing well to try and engage readers in new and, often, fun ways.
While judging was based on four categories, the most important thing was how well the piece communicated.
Overall impact is very important in newspapers, obviously. It grabs the reader, then hopefully entices them to read
on and get more information. Without both of these elements, creativity and technical skill don’t matter. Sometimes
the greatest skill (and hardest thing to execute) is to know when to keep it simple.
The Chilliwack Progress ended up on top due to the highest score in the impact and communication fields. I found
it the most visually engaging, while maintaining a comfortable simplicity. WE and the Georgina Advocate also both
scored high on impact and communication. WE edged out the Advocate in points for creativity, but I felt that based
on the criteria of the category, the Advocate deserved the second spot for including more obvious photographic
elements, and therefore utilizing more ”creative manipulation of photographic images” as is stated in the criteria.
Jenna Hauck
Chilliwack, BC
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Outstanding Community Service
Class 2211
Judge: Paul Rudan
first place
Second place
Third place
The Review
Vankleek Hill/Hawkesbury, ON
Alberni Valley Times
Port Alberni, BC
Eating an apple a day was certainly a healthy approach to winning this year’s Outstanding Community Service
award.
Led by group publisher Fred Fiander, staff at the Kings County Register in Kentville, along with three sister papers,
decided to support the Nova Scotia apple industry in a fun and unique way. Why, they asked, should consumers in
their province be eating pommes from anywhere else when Nova Scotia fruit farmers produce excellent varieties
of apples? So they took it upon themselves to lead, and eat, by example. During 2011, all staff pledged to eat one
apple a day with the goal of eating 10,000 apples. This they accomplished (burp!) while also contributing feature
stories and photographs to boost the image of apple producers, and to entice their readers to eat more local apples.
Congratulations on carrying out a terrific and co-operative idea.
The Review from Vankleek Hill, Ontario, took second place for its support of “Yes, Women Can!” the only women’s
show of its kind in the region. What made the newspaper’s support especially remarkable is that they set aside
$5,000 from the show’s profits to create five $1,000 scholarships for young women graduating from the area’s five
high schools.
Kings County Register
Kentville, NS
Third place goes to Siobahn Burns of the Alberni Valley Times, of Port Alberni, B.C., who went above and beyond to
support a young man battling cancer. Sadly, he lost his battle, but Burns’ stories inspired the community to provide
financial support while also educating readers about cancer.
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Outstanding Community Service
Class 2212
Judge: John Hueston
first place
Second place
Third place
Burnaby Now
Burnaby, BC
Prairie Post
Swift Current, SK
Because so much of our work involves some level of community service on a weekly basis, our standards must rise
to distinguish the outstanding from the day-to-day.
While we had some great examples of initiative, the overall qualifications of involvement, coverage and project
importance were best met by the following:
First the North Vancouver/West Vancouver North Shore News for the sustained effort in advertising and news
coverage of the multi-million dollar fundraising towards the construction of a new psychiatric and education centre
for the mentally ill. In support of the project they ran a solid well researched and photographed series on the plight
of the mentally ill, many of whom were homeless.
Close on their heels was Burnaby Now for its similarly sustained and thorough effort to bring attention to and
attract donations for the Christmas food and toy drive for low-income families. Advertising, news and photos
supported a two month campaign with the notable participation of staff in sponsoring several families themselves.
The Prairie Post had a different angle on service with the recognition of fascinating citizens who contribute to
their community. Their pictorial coverage which leapt off the page was well anchored by strong text on life stories of
inspiration and accomplishment that reinforced the foundation of that community.
North Shore News
North/West Vancouver, BC
Again, the entries were deep and wide. On another day we might have chosen three others. All who entered have
reason to celebrate their contributions.
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Best Holiday Edition
Black Press Trophy
Class 2221
Sponsor: Black Press
Judge: Shawn Bell
first place
Second place
Third place
South Peace News
High Prairie, AB
The Weekly Press
Enfield, NS
Thanks to all the entrants.
First, kudos to the papers that took a different approach to the topic than the usual Christmas entries. Honorable
mention to the Bashaw Star for its centennial day feature paper. Generally, there were too many Christmas entries. I
would encourage papers to broaden their view of the category in the future. Overall, the winners and runners up did
a good job of keeping to their theme throughout the entire paper.
The Saint Croix Courier did a good job of incorporating quirky, interesting features with the usual community
Christmas stories and recipes/letters to Santa type pieces. Saint Croix’s graphics and layout presentation was also
superb, earning it the top spot.
Second place South Peace News overwhelmed me with the sheer number of stories and features in its Christmas
issue. The issue would have done better with a mix of different takes on the holiday to complement the excellent
community spirit coverage.
Third place Enfield Weekly Press was a tough one. The special Remembrance Day supplement was extremely well
done, with excellent layout and graphics and interesting stories complementing the theme. However the rest of the
paper was not submitted, so I had no choice but to give 0 points for regular news coverage.
The Saint Croix Courier
St. Stephen, NB
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Black Press Trophy
Class 2222
Judge: Renay Kowalczyk
first place
Second place
The Carillon
Steinbach, MB
Third place
Lunenburg, NS
First Place: Rocky Mountain House AB - Mountaineer
This was a great overall edition. There was a holiday feel throughout the entire paper. They found innovative ways
to get a Christmas connection into everyday stories, which made the edition very interesting. There was a good
variety and uniqueness in the submissions from the schools and the articles by staff writers. There were nice pictures
throughout the edition. The local gift ideas and variety of ads also made the edition special.
Second Place: Steinbach MB - The Carillon
This was a good overall edition with nice pictures and ads throughout. The Christmas writing contest was a nice
idea. The winners’ articles were unique, interesting, touching and personal. A lot of full colour added to the overall
impression of the edition.
Third Place: Lunenburg NS - The Lunenburg Country Progress Bullet
Mountaineer
Rocky Mountain House, AB
Overall a good paper, with a good editorial page. Very original theme, “Gifts from the Heart.” A lot of thought
and time went into these stories, making them very good. The Christmas heart and quote at the beginning of each
article added to the layout of the edition. The newspaper’s own unique Christmas ad with the paper shaped into a
heart was also well done, and fit in with the heart theme.
Other comments:
While most of the papers were good, there was a lack of local editorial content in a few. Also the originality of the
theme was missing in some papers. Some had a lot of pages with letters to Santa, which tend to get very repetitive.
Maybe try to stimulate some variety. Overall the ads were good in all the papers.
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Black Press Trophy
Class 2223
Judge: Jenn Watt
first place
Second place
Third place
The Morning Star
Vernon, BC
North Shore News
North Vancouver/West Vancouver, BC
The Nanaimo News Bulletin Remembrance Day edition was the complete package. Starting with a robust
collection of topical stories and excellent page design, the paper left no question that special attention had been
given to this important community ritual. Photography throughout was strong and the local news component was
likewise impressive.
The Morning Star had an incredible amount of local news and particularly impressive Christmas photography in its
special section.
The North Shore News put together an attractive product (great cover photo!) with engaging, interactive content
including a news quiz in its holiday edition.
Generally, more local news needed to be included in holiday editions to give them full marks. Several were light
on original content.
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Nanaimo, BC
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Best Coverage of the Arts
Class 2231
Sponsor: Access Copyright
Judge: Craig Wright
first place
Second place
Alberni Valley News Friday , Feb. 11, 2011
Third place
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17
ART / Rollin’s busy. 18
DRAMA / Jack’s back. 18
Creating art
in a public
manner
T
Story and photos by Susan Quinn
he logger’s beard curls stolidly beneath a swarthy face and
bowler hat made of steel; the miner’s cart melts into crooked
pieces of railroad track like it has lain there for decades, an
abandoned logging camp reclaimed by nature.
To one side, a lanky hiker with camera in hand comes upon the scene.
Little flourishes give a visitor plenty to look at, time and again.
This was Sooke blacksmith Jake James’s vision for Port
Alberni’s latest piece of public art.
Over the past few months James and Alberni Valley
welder Adam Plater have turned, burned, bent and shaped
that dream into reality in Plater’s
Beaver Creek welding shop.
In the coming months, the piece will
be installed permanently in front of
Port Alberni City Hall.
“It’s looking funky; I love it,” says
Gareth Flostrand from the Community
Arts Council. Flostrand was one of the
people on the committee that chose James
to create the public art piece.
“I think it’s going to be eye-pleasing,”
Flostrand said. “Kids will love it.”
James learned his craft in Braishfield,
Hampshire, England. He has spent the
past six years creating metalwork art
in his leased forge in Metchosin.
– Jake James No stranger to public art, James
has two pieces installed in the
Greater Victoria area, in James Bay
and Sidney. His original application wowed the Alberni
arts committee, Flostrand said.
James came to Port Alberni in August to search for
metal at McLean Mill and the Industrial Heritage Society
(IHS) building. Soupy Campbell has also given him several
pieces used in the artwork.
The piece will feature steel in various stages of rust or
galvanization. “I’m trying to give it that collapsed industrial
look,” James explained. The entire piece will be sprayed with
a clear coating, but it won’t be painted.
“I don’t want to fake it to be anything else,” he
said. “It’s going to be kind of raw but it suits what
we’re trying to do.”
With his public art James likes to make a
statement that people can see when they take in
the scene as a whole.
Continued / 18
”
‘I think there’s
enough in it
that everyone
will get
something
out of it.’
Sooke blacksmith Jake James
steels himself beside a logger
that will become part of James’s
public art piece in front of Port
Alberni City Hall later this year.
SUSAN QUINN
ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
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Alberni Valley News
Port Alberni, BC
Deciding the three best examples from 46 entrants in this category was monumentally difficult. There were just
so many great examples to choose from. In the end, it all boiled down to which newspapers provided the broadest
range of coverage along with talented writing and superlative layout design.
My first place selection, the Gulf Islands Driftwood, stood out with its broad spectrum of coverage, showing an
exceptionally deep commitment to the arts. Strong writing from the team of Gail Sjuberg, Elizabeth Nolan and Susan
Lundy was a pleasure to read, with stories contained lots of personal insight, delivered in concise and thoughtful
paragraphs. Layouts are ordered and well composed with a solid use of typography throughout. I would love to see
the earlug on the Entertainment front reduced in prominence and a stricter adherence to the column guides on
interior pages though. But congratulations on a job well done!
The Alberni Valley News took the second spot driven by Susan Quinn’’s enlightening and personality-laden
articles. Her delightfully readable writing style is complemented by great photography, attractive layout design and
an overall prioritization of arts coverage throughout the newspaper.I believe changing over to a wider six-column
format may give your high x-height body copy a little more breathing room. But otherwise, a knockout performance!
Last, but by no means least, is my third place pick: the Rocky Mountain Outlook. The Outlook’’s aggressive
art direction takes centre stage to the talented writing triple-threat of Dave Whitfield, Drew Hoshkiw and Rob
Alexander. The articles are enjoyable to read, with a zany youthful twist that complements the Outlook’’s powerful
photography and adventurously creative layout design. I’m not sure I like Gill Sans as a body face. And you should
really watch out for low point size copy on densely coloured backgrounds. But you guys and gals can sure put on a
show!
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Best Coverage of the Arts
Class 2232
Sponsor: Access Copyright
Judge: Paul Blinov
first place
Second place
Third place
WE/WestEnder
Vancouver, BC
North Shore Outlook
North Vancouver, BC
First place, The Suburban, Montreal:
Offering a truly engaging, attuned and unexpected view into Montreal’s arts community, The Suburban offers
stories that have been carefully examined and written with skill. It maintains a strong balance between news, local
interest, and quality rare that’s rare in the community newspaper format. Informative and engaging.
Second Place, WestEnder, Vancouver:
WestEnder’s Street Art cover feature was an excellent breakdown of a controversial art form that, while
maintaining a local focus, asked questions that are relevant as a larger, national dialogue. Elsewhere, its interviews
and reviews offer insight, diversity and a general sense of engagement with its world that goes deeper than a
surface-level connection, a valuable resource in any city.
Third Place, Outlook, North Vancouver:
Another Vancouver paper, but Outlook’s approach is its own. A broad spectrum of stories display the depth of the
scene, celebrating and exploring the city’s artistic past as it maintains a careful grasp of the unfolding present.
The Suburban
Montreal, QC
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Best Sports Coverage
Class 2241
Judge: Robin Inscoe
first place
Second place
Third place
The Beacon
Gander, NL
Temiskaming Speaker
New Liskeard, ON
In judging this class it was apparent that there was a widespread interpretation of ‘Sports Coverage’. Some entries
consisted of one article or a feature with photos, while others dedicated a page, several pages or a section to sports.
Many of the submissions opted for a couple of smaller photos on the page instead of one eye-catching action
picture. The Hinton AB Voice’s use of photography put them a notch above the others in this class. A double-page
full colour feature with large cropped photos was an eye-catcher. Also, a wide variety of other sports, including a
standings section, rounded out this award winning entry.
The Hinton Voice
Hinton, AB
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Class 2242
Judge: James Emery
first place
Second place
Third place
The Yukon News
Whitehorse/Yukon Territory, YT
Alberni Valley News
Port Alberni, BC
The entries into this category varied drastically. Many fell into the routine of rehashing scores with little focus on
the people in the stories.
But three entries stood out specifically to me for a variety of reasons.
In third place, Susan Quinn followed the exploits of a local golfer over the course of a season. A fundamental
component of community sports coverage is not only featuring local athletes, but continuing that coverage
throughout their trials and tribulations. Quinn brought to life the struggles the golfer endured after years away from
the course before making the cut for the US Women’s Open. Her persistent coverage of an important local athlete
earned her third spot
In second place, Tom Patrick’s coverage of local athletes at the Canada Winter Games went above the grade.
Patrick emerged his readership into a plethora of sports that local Yukon athletes participated in at the games.
With snappy leads and an attention to detail, the stories were entertaining and informative. Coupled with solid
photography and great layout, the sports coverage was easy to read, had a solid flow and earned a second place
finish.
Canmore/Kananaskis/Banff/Lake Louise, AB
The Rocky Mountain Outlook’s ski issue hit the nail on the head. Starting with a stunning cover page that was
beautifully laid out, the paper took hold of an issue and ran with it. Features on several potential Sochi 2014
athletes paved the way as colourful pages popped and the content that was as informative as is was interesting.
When coupled with solid layout, great photography and general sports coverage at the back, the Rocky Mountain
Outlook’s sports coverage was superb and stood above the rest.
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Class 2243
Judge: Matt Molloy
first place
Second place
Third place
Cowichan Valley Citizen
Duncan, BC
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Nanaimo, BC
Generally speaking, all entrants had a good understanding of what a community sports section should include.
Most entrants showed strong photography skills, which is essential to strong sports coverage. To say it was easy
choosing the final three is the understatement of the year. There were at least seven entries deserving of being in the
final three.
In the end, I thought Jeff Hansen’s writing style took the St. Albert Gazette over the top. The photos were strong,
and there was a good statistics page, but when I started reading his articles, I simply couldn’t stop. He brought me in
with his words, and his knowledge of the local sports scene really comes through in his work. A great writer, mixed
with good photos and a strong statistics page brought home the top prize for this paper.
The Cowichan Valley Citizen coverage of Cowichan LMG’s Jackson Cup win was superb! A dominant, emotional
front-page picture, coupled with a strong story and photo spread, really made me feel proud of the team’s
accomplishment, and I’m all the way out east in Newfoundland and Labrador. However, besides the excellent soccer
coverage, there’s plenty more local coverage with strong photos. This second-place achievement proves that strong
sports stories can really compliment the news section.
Gazette
St. Albert, AB
The Nanaimo News Bulletin’s sports coverage is truly enjoyable. Colourful photos, use of fact boxes that broke up
text nicely, good editorial copy, and a good statistics page brought this paper to a third-place finish. The writer also
used subheads in his articles, and the layout department did a fine job of making the pages come to life. Like the rest
of the entries, great local content.
It should be noted that the Prairie Post, Monday Magazine, and the Abbotsford News had superb sections! The
papers had amazing photos and copy, but lacked variety. They focused on features, when everyone else focused on
local events, local teams, and local achievements.
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Best WebSite
Class 2261
Judge: Debbie Barr
Click on images to view websites
first place
Second place
Third place
The Chief
Squamish, BC
Journal
Humboldt, SK
This category had a clear first place winner, Powell River. This website reaches out to people, by encouraging trial
and usage with its many interactive features and services including: emailing of daily headlines, forums, Twitter,
Facebook, sign the guestbook, submit your news, share photos, submit events, submit a letter, news story article
rating, voting poll, hockey pool, subscription form, place a classified form, save a classified ad from the webite and
email it to someone, links to make a website ad, get widgets and the list goes on. This website doesn’t only want you
to glance at it, it screams at you to get involved and it lets you know that it can provide many services.
The biggest challenge with a website is to create loyalty among site users. You want to retain an audience and
make sure they have a reason to return frequently. Newspapers need to keep their site fresh. News stories, photos,
etc., need to be added frequently, not just once a week when a newspaper is published. Also, add content not found
in print. A prime example being videos, photos, a related newspaper articles and information. Try to treat a website
as a way to gain customers rather than a potential competitor.
Powell River, BC
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Best WebSite
Class 2262
Judge: Joey Sabourin
first place
Second place
Third place
Kings County Register
Kentville, NS
Lunenburg, NS
I chose the Yukon News website as the first place winner because it was the site that kept me captivated the longest. It has
the layout and look of a national website while still holding on to the spirit of the Yukon community. I knew right away that I
was on a news site that had dedicated a lot of time on design and user accessibility. I really liked that the picture for the main
story in each section could be aligned vertically or horizontally. This allows for every story and section to have a sense of
uniqueness while being easy on the eyes as well. If there is anything I would improve upon it would be filling up that “dead
white space” underneath the first two columns on the home page with a more dynamic “opinions” section. This would allow
them to show off their columnists a bit more while making the site look a bit more substantial.
When I first opened up the Kings County Register website I was immediately struck by how clean and fresh it looked.
Everything lines up perfectly and is organized in such a neat way that it allows you to browse the website with great ease.
One of the recommendations I would give is in the “main news box” section on the home page. I really like how it is designed
and I feel the only thing missing is having the highlighter and the picture change as soon as I scroll over a specified story in
that “main news box”. Another thing I would change is how the different sections are laid out on the home page. I find that
having every section in its own box is a good idea, but in this case it was over-done a little.
The Yukon News
Whitehorse, YT
The first thing that stood out for me on the Lunenburg County Progress Bulletin was the branding. You see the logo right
away and the southshorenow.ca blue bar stretch across the site to tie everything together. Another thing that really stands
out is how well they use their web “real estate”. This site really takes into consideration how people read from left to right.
Having their menu run down the left-hand side of the site allows the user to browse the site with ease while always having
easy access to the Menu Bar’s navigational abilities. One of the recommendations I would give is mixing in a bit of news
stories that do not have videos. I also feel that the headlines for the news stories could be larger and have a nice font to really
grab the readers attention.
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Best WebSite
Class 2263
Judge: John Magill
first place
Second place
Third place
The Now
Oshawa This Week
Oshawa, ON
Well done to everyone nominated in this category and a special congratulations to the winners. Judging was
a difficult task with many websites showcasing strong online presences. It’s great to see so many publications
integrating rich media and social networking tools to distribute quality articles to their readership and to embrace
the community in general.
Winner Sudbury, ON (www.northernlife.ca)
The winning website included a clean, consistent layout and a structured and easy-to-use navigation which
made for a very user-friendly experience. The site included timely articles across a variety of categories which were
drawing comments from readers. The integration of social media options within the articles is also a nice touch,
allowing easy sharing of articles. The site also boasted a comprehensive selection of photo galleries.
As well as a Facebook account, which incorporated itsown YouTube channel and a Twitter account, it also
showcased the publication’s own iPhone app, a great use of social media to engage readers.
Overall the Northern Life website ticked all the boxes necessary to be a great online presence within the
community. Congratulations to all involved!
Northern Life
Sudbury, ON
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Best Multimedia Feature
Class 2271
Sponsor: Canada Post
Judge: Mark Rogers
first place
Second place
Third place
The Yukon News
Whitehorse, YT
Yellowknifer
Yellowknife, AB
Nanaimo Daily News: I was impressed with the sheer volume of work that went into coverage of the civic
elections. Setting up a debate, livestreaming it, recording it, and tweeting it must have taken a lot of planning and
organization - not to mention buy-in from the newsroom. The article in print that covered the debate did a good job
of both complementing it for those who saw it and summing it up for those who missed it. In the end, everything
was packaged up quite neatly. I would suggest that live blogging might work better than live tweeting, because
people not interested in tweets might consider it spamming. With live blogging, you only get people who want to
be there - plus they’re on your platform instead of Twitter’s. I’d also like to give credit for the many articles you did for
individual candidates. You did a great job of rounding them all up and getting them to say something relevant.
The Yukon News: Here’s proof that multimedia can bring a feature to life. I was drawn in by the well-written
article about Fort Selkirk, but found myself even more immersed by the slideshow and interviews. The two parts
dove-tailed quite nicely. I would like to see more news organizations creating this type of slideshow, rather than
immediately going to video. A slideshow, especially with commentary, provides a thoughtful experience.
Nanaimo Daily News
Nanaimo, BC
Yellowknifer: Here’s a newspaper that isn’t afraid to speak its mind - and is willing to give a platform to others to
speak out. The writing is bold, refreshing and compelling. There was a lot of it, and putting it all together in a website
was a great idea. One-stop shopping no doubt helped many people become better informed on this major issue
and make up their minds one way or the other. It also provided a way for readers to add their comments and bring
up more issues. It would have been great to see you take advantage of the platform to create videos or slideshows,
for example. These could have been used to illustrate and explain the project.
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Best Multimedia Feature
Class 2272
Sponsor: Canada Post
Judge: Kelly Davies
first place
Second place
Third place
Victoria News
Victoria, BC
Oshawa This Week
Oshawa, ON
This is a difficult category, there are so many components to factor in.
The winning entry not only used print, photos and video, but also engaged readers through social media.
Tweeting from the exclusive event, then later printing a twitter feed that showed how fast and furious its news
really is.
“We told the biggest story of 2011 using all the tools at a modern journalist’s disposal, with stupendous results.” Beau Simpson, Editor
The Now
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Best Canadian Forces Base Newspaper
Class 2311
Circulation open
Judge: Peter McCully
first place
Second place
VOLUME 45, ISSUE 10
Third place
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011
Battle of the Atlantic at home in Halifax
By A/SLt Blake Patterson
PAO HMCS Scotian
N
o place can commemorate the
Battle of the Atlantic quite
like Halifax.
The naval community of Halifax
gathered May 1 at the Halifax Memorial (Sailors’ Memorial) to remember those who gave their lives
in the North Atlantic during the
longest campaign of the Second
World War.
At six bells in the forenoon
watch, people bowed their heads
for a roll call of HMC Ships, Canadian Merchant Ships and RCAF
Squadrons lost to enemy action
during the campaign. As each name
was read, a sentry sounded one ring
on HMCS Margaree’s bell.
It was a moving ceremony made
more poignant and solemn by the
grey cold weather, threatening rain
and the presence of HMCS Sackville, Canada’s Naval Memorial,
visible off shore.
Similar ceremonies commemorating the sacrifices of the sailors,
merchant seamen, RCAF and Canadian Army personnel take place
each year across the country, but
none can match the unique setting
and support provided for the ceremony in Point Pleasant Park, at the
entrance to Halifax Harbour where
the great convoys once gathered.
For example, before the roll call
started, Sackville was joined briefly by a hovering CH-124 Sea King
from 12 Wing Shearwater. And as
the Sea King took its position, a
CP-140 Aurora long-range patrol
aircraft from 14 Wing Greenwood
conducted a flypast, flying directly
over the crowd gathered at the Sailors’ Memorial.
It was a fitting acknowledgement
of the efforts of combined air and
naval forces that ensured victory in
keeping the Atlantic sea-lanes open
and merchant traffic mobile during
the Second World War.
During the ceremony, Padre
Capt Liam Thomas of the Formation Chaplaincy noted the Royal
Canadian Navy gave to the struggle
more than 2,000 dead and 24 warships. More than 70 Canadian Merchant ships were sunk and more
than 1,700 Merchant Navy personnel killed due to enemy action, including Canadian seaman who died
while serving aboard 278 Canadian
and Allied ships. As well, 350 aircraft were lost and more than 900
RCAF and Canadian Army personnel were lost. In all, the RCN and
Merchant Navy made nearly
26,000 safe crossings carrying over
181 million tons of supplies to
Great Britain.
“Freedom was made secure,”
said Padre Thomas.
The ceremony consisted of a parade to the Memorial, laying of
Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis lays a wreath at the Point Pleasant Park cenotaph during the
Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony.
MCPL PETER REED, FIS
wreaths and a marchpast by Canadian Forces personnel, veterans
groups and cadets from the Halifax
area. It also included hymns,
psalms, the Last Post and a reading
of the Naval Prayer. Music was
provided by the Stadacona Band of
Maritime Forces Atlantic.
Units in the parade included a
flag party of the Royal Canadian
Legion and platoons from the Canadian Forces Naval Operations
School, Canadian Forces Naval
Engineering School, 12 Wing
Shearwater and HMCS Scotian, as
well as Sea Cadet and Navy League
Cadets units.
Wreaths were placed on the
Monument beginning with one
placed by Her Honour, The Hon-
ourable Mayann E. Francis, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
Other wreaths were laid by various
Canadian Forces units, naval associations and community groups
such as the Royal Canadian Legion,
the Atlantic Chiefs and Petty Officers Association, the Royal Canadian Naval Association and the Air
Force Association of Canada.
CNC bell links the Navy to Nova Scotia
By Virginia Beaton
Trident Staff
A
INSIDE
n engraved bell commemorating the Canadian Naval Centennial now hangs in the lobby of
Province House in Halifax.
Cast by the Lunenburg Foundry,
and with a bell rope made by CPO2
Richard Meredith, the bell symbolizes the longstanding connection
between the Navy and the province
of Nova Scotia, according to Premier Darrell Dexter.
“Last year, I was pleased to pre-
sent the Navy with a commemorative bell on behalf of Nova Scotians
to recognize the commitment and
dedication of 100 years of service
and excellence,” said Premier Dexter.
In June 2010, he made the presentation to RAdm Paul Maddison,
at that time Commander JTFA and
MARLANT, during Family Appreciation Day and the International Fleet Review.
Speaking as a former naval officer, the premier stated “I was proud
to be part of that presentation. As
the Navy begins its second century
of service, I am proud to unveil this
second bell in Province House as a
way to mark the sacrifice of the
men and women who have served
and continue to serve in the Canadian Navy.”
Premier Dexter was joined by
Speaker of the House, the Honourable Gordie Gosse Jr; Commodore
Laurence Hickey, Commander
CANFLTLANT; Capt(N) Craig
Walkington, former MARLANT
CNC coordinator; Kevin Allen and
David Allen, representing the Lunenburg Foundry; and members of
the legislative assembly.
“This is the last of the Canadian
Naval Centennial events,” stated
Cmdre Hickey. He stated that many
entities had been a part of making
the naval centennial year a success,
and that the Province of Nova Scotia had been one of them.
Cmdre Hickey presented Premier Dexter with a chart from the
International Fleet Review, and
Capt(N) Walkington presented the
premier and the speaker with CNC
coins.
When the legislature resumed its
sitting that afternoon, Premier
Dexter introduced Resolution
#1065, which concluded: “Therefore be it resolved that the members
of this House once again congrat-
Speaker of the House, the Honourable Gordie Gosse Jr, Commodore
Laurence Hickey, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, and the Honourable Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia, unveil the engraved
Canadian Naval Centennial bell that now hangs in the lobby of Province House.
PTE MARTIN ROY, FIS
ulate the Canadian Navy on its centennial, thank all of the sailors for
their dedication and sacrifice over
the past 100 years, and wish them
well as we go forward into the next
Fitness
challenge
Battle of
the Atlantic
Heart of
the fleet
Fallen FDU(A) sailor
to be honoured Page 3
Concert pays tribute
to the Navy Page 5
HMCS Preserver
wins COTF Page 14
100 years.”
Premier Dexter requested waiver of notice and passage without debate, resulting in the unanimous
passing of the motion.
Trident Newspaper
CFB Halifax - Maritime Forces Atlantic, NS
Aurora Newspaper
CFB Greenwood, NS
Serving as a judge for this class gave me a glimpse into the military way of life. All papers did a good job of
reflecting their military community within their larger community.
The Lookout did a solid job of engaging the reader. Photography was good with crisp reproduction and was
the only entrant in this category with an opinion page. The sales staff has done a very good job of engaging the
advertisers.
The Trident was an easy read, a BIG paper and The Aurora offered a strong front page with good photo
reproduction.
Both these newspapers would benefit from a more modular design and updated layout.
Lookout Newspaper
CFB Esquimalt, BC
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