CTV Calgary has earned 10 nominations for the prestigious RTDNA Awards, celebrating excellence in broadcast and digital journalism. The nominations highlight the station's commitment to high-quality reporting across multiple categories, including breaking news, feature stories, and investigative pieces.
Recognition Across Diverse Categories
The nominations cover a wide range of journalistic work, from in-depth investigations to compelling human-interest stories. Among the nominated pieces is coverage of a rock slide near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park, which occurred in June 2025 and was captured by The Canadian Press. Other notable entries include reports on a vehicle fire on Highway 417 in Ottawa, a man charged in a fence-climbing security breach at Vancouver International Airport, and the abrupt adjournment of an assault trial involving Vancouver police officers.
Community Impact Stories
Several nominated stories focus on community issues, such as the poor condition of sidewalks in Montreal from a wheelchair user's perspective, and the establishment of Alberta's first provincial forensic DNA lab. The station also covered Red Dress Day, which honors missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people, and the evacuation of Red Earth and Shoal Lake Cree Nations amid record flooding.
Investigative and Crime Reporting
Crime and safety stories also feature prominently in the nominations. These include reports on a second-degree murder charge in connection with a suspicious death in Woodstock, a Windsor man receiving a lifetime weapons ban for gun offences, and a youth pastor charged with sexual assault of a teen in Winnipeg. Additionally, the station covered an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island and a manhunt for a U.S. special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife.
National and International News
The nominations extend to national and international stories, including Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to name Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, and the fast-tracking of up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers for permanent residency. On the health front, the station reported on suspected hantavirus cases on a cruise ship and the rising incidence of heart failure among younger Canadians.
Entertainment and Sports
Entertainment and sports news also earned nominations, such as the Rolling Stones' announcement of a new album, 'Foreign Tongues,' and Canadians nominated for Tony Awards, including actress Caissie Levy. In sports, the station covered former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs being found not guilty of assault, and Canada's Bianca Andreescu defeating Sofia Kenin at the Italian Open.
Digital and Technological Innovation
The RTDNA nominations also recognize CTV Calgary's digital and technological initiatives, including the use of AI in weather prediction by Environment Canada and the role of ChatGPT conversations in criminal investigations. These stories underscore the station's adaptability in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
CTV Calgary's 10 nominations reflect its dedication to journalistic excellence and its ability to cover a diverse array of topics that resonate with viewers. The RTDNA Awards ceremony will take place later this year, where winners will be announced across various categories.
