AJAs 2024 Finalists
Power, passion and place
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| Date Aired or Published | December 2024 |
| Media outlet where first aired or published: | Saltscapes |
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Short explanation of the story and how it developed: “Power, passion, and place” by Trevor J. Adams, Dec. 24. This began as a simple retrospective on the work of New Brunswick poet Alden Nowlan. The challenge was how to do something different that readers hadn’t seen before. The answer came when Trevor discovered a Toronto musician who isn’t just inspired by Nowlan, but is actively evangelizing for him, setting his poetry to music and triggering a resurgence of interest in his work. Decades after his death, this story provides a new perspective on the legacy of one of Canada’s greatest wordsmiths. |
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Resources of the newsroom (money and time) available to complete the story: This story was produced in-house by an already-busy editor but because we’re passionate about CanLit; took the time to dig deeper and find an original story, while juggling deadlines. |
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