AJAs 2017 Finalists
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| Date Aired or Published | Nov. 12, 2023 |
| Media outlet where first aired or published: | CBC Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Name of Program: | Here and Now |
| If co-produced, list partner: | Malone Mullin, Sarah Antle |
| Location: | St. John's |
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| Running time (TV/Radio): | Under 5 minutes each |
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Short explanation of the story and how it developed: The Grind series began when our executive producer, Peter Gullage, noticed StatsCan data reporting that about a million Canadians work multiple jobs. Within that data lurked a grim reality: one in three Canadians working multiple jobs are now doing so out of necessity, struggling to meet even the most basic needs. Our newsroom has reported extensively on the cost of living: the ever-increasing price of groceries, rising mortgages, and the constant fluctuation of fuel. This time, we wanted a people-first perspective on those cost of living stories, and decided to focus on this growing demographic — people picking up extra work to pay for rent, bills and food. We profiled seven diverse people in total and touched on issues from mental health to immigration to the argument for a four-day work week. Since the series aired, we have received messages from people from across the country who are experiencing income precarity amid the burnout of working multiple jobs. The series started as a notion and grew into an undeniable acknowledgement of a nation-wide problem. The three stories submitted here for your consideration profile Kelly Young, Rebecca Gladney and Rafid Khan, and Stephanie Moyst — all people who could afford to live several years ago, but are now struggling to pay their bills. Their stories haven’t gone unnoticed. Kelly Young's report made its way to the House of Commons in Ottawa, championed by NDP MP Daniel Blaikie. The series has been incorporated into the curriculum of two Canadian universities — St. Thomas University and the University of Manitoba’s Labour Studies program — attesting to its educational value and impact on shaping discussions around contemporary socio-economic challenges. We have also been included in the programming for several CBC shows across the country, including The Current, News Network, BC Today, The World This Weekend, and Maritime Noon. We hope that The Grind delivered a thought-provoking series that addressed one of the defining issues of 2023, contributing to the broader conversation surrounding the challenges faced by Canadians in the current economic landscape. |
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Resources of the newsroom (money and time) available to complete the story: Malone Mullin and Sarah Antle were assigned as both producers and reporters for the series, and were given about a month to chase subjects, arrange shoots, and file six feature-length stories for all platforms. The three stories submitted for consideration here were among those reported and produced in that time frame. |
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