CTV/W5 and Taproot Publishing Win CJF Excellence Awards for Investigative and Local Journalism
Event summary
- CTV/W5 won the CJF Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism in the large-media category for its investigation 'Sleeping with the Enemy' exposing misogynistic criminality.
- Taproot Publishing Inc. won in the small-media category for its 2025 Election Project covering the Edmonton municipal election.
- The inaugural CJF Hinton Award for Excellence in AI Safety Reporting went to Alexios Mantzarlis of Indicator.
- The CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting went to The Narwhal for its report on refreezing the Arctic.
- The Landsberg Award for exceptional coverage of women's equality issues went to Emma Jarratt of the Investigative Journalism Bureau.
The big picture
The Canadian Journalism Foundation's awards highlight the strategic importance of investigative and local journalism in an era of digital disruption. The recognition of AI safety and climate solutions reporting underscores the growing intersection of technology and media. The foundation's fellowships and bursaries aim to foster diversity and expertise in Canadian journalism, addressing both industry challenges and societal needs.
What we're watching
- Investigative Impact
- How CTV/W5's 'Sleeping with the Enemy' investigation will influence public policy and media coverage of misogynistic criminality.
- Local Journalism Sustainability
- Whether Taproot Publishing's issue-focused approach can serve as a model for other small media outlets.
- AI Reporting Standards
- The pace at which AI safety reporting becomes a mainstream journalistic focus following the inaugural Hinton Award.