2015 Atlantic Journalism Awards Finalists
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| Slug/Label | AC624 Newscast |
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| Date Aired or Published | March 29, 2015 |
| Media outlet where first aired or published: | CBC Nova Scotia |
| Name of Program: | 6:30 News |
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| Location: | Halifax |
| List awards, grants: | none |
| Running time (TV/Radio): | 5:00 |
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Short explanation of the story and how it developed: This was the first live CBC radio newscast, following the late night AC624 plane crash at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The entire 5 minute newscast was dedicated to the overnight events and the latest information. It was a compilation of first-hand accounts from reporters on the scene, as well as passengers on board and airport officials. This newscast was the product of hours of hard work by a CBC team at the airport. |
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Resources of the newsroom (money and time) available to complete the story: The biggest challenge for this story was the fact it broke late on a Saturday night. Reporters and other staff were called in to work by Carolyn Ray, who was assignment producer that weekend. Since she is also a reporter, she went to the airport to start gathering. Other staff soon followed. It was a coordinated effort in the middle of a blizzard. About 10 people came to work that night/early morning, even though they were not scheduled to work. This was a classic breaking news event where journalists rushed to tell the stories that needed to be told. |
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