Registration is open to the public to attend this afternoon journalism session on March 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- REGINA, Saskatchewan - CBC Saskatchewan is pleased to announce registration is open for the first Behind the Story event launching on Tuesday,
March 1, 2016 at the University of Regina. This special session is open to members of the public who would like an exclusive look at journalism behind the
scenes, hearing about topics ranging from covering breaking news to developing stories in a digital age from award-winning, veteran CBC journalists. To
register, visit
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cbc-saskatchewans-behind-the-story-tickets-21686895087
before February 26, 2016.
“In the changing face of our media landscape, it’s more important than ever to cut through the clutter and tell stories that matter most to our community,”
says John Bertrand, senior managing director of CBC Saskatchewan. “Our incredible journalists will share how they’ve been able to stay ahead of the curve
in our digital age.”
Hosted by Christy Climenhaga, Meteorologist, CBC Saskatchewan, the line-up includes Chris Brown, CBC National Reporter; Jill Morgan, Host CBC Saskatchewan
News at 6; and Sheila Coles, Host, CBC Radio One’s The Morning Edition.
Registration is first come, first serve.
Behind the Story event details:
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm (Doors open at 1:00pm)
Place: University of Regina, Riddell Centre (Multi-Purpose Room)
3737 Wascana Pkwy, Regina, SK S4S 0A2
This event follows in the path of CBC’s Junior J-school events, which are exclusive journalism sessions held for high school students at Evan Hardy
Collegiate in Saskatoon on February 29, 2016 from 9:30am - 12:30pm, and at Balfour Collegiate in Regina on March 1, 2016 from 9:30am - 12:00pm. While the
Junior J-school events are not open to the public, the events can be followed live on Periscope following the hashtag #CBCJrJSchool.
Follow the hashtag #CBCBehindTheStory on Twitter,Periscope, Facebook and Instagram for the latest information.
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About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. The Corporation is a leader in reaching Canadians on
new platforms and delivers a comprehensive range of radio, television, internet, and satellite-based services. Deeply rooted in the regions,
CBC/Radio-Canada is the only domestic broadcaster to offer diverse regional and cultural perspectives in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages.
Media contact:
Jane Tran
English Communications
CBC Saskatchewan & CBC North
Ph: (306) 347-9518
Email: jane.tran@cbc.ca
