Winners of the Canadian Screen Awards Gala Celebrated in Toronto
The Canadian Screen Awards Gala: A Night of Celebration and Recognition
The Canadian Screen Awards Gala kicked off with a bang, celebrating the best in Canadian film, television, and digital media. The evening was filled with excitement as industry professionals gathered to honor the outstanding work of their peers.
CBC News anchor Adrienne Arsenault and reporter Jorge Barrera of “The National” were among the big winners of the night, taking home top news prizes. Arsenault was named best national news anchor, Barrera was named best national reporter, and “Adrienne Arsenault Reports: Inside Ukraine” claimed the best news or information program award.
Other notable winners included “CTV National News with Omar Sachedina” for best national newscast, “CTV’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos” for best political news program or series, and Global News’s “Decision Alberta 2023” for best live news special.
In the sports category, TSN and Sportsnet also took home prestigious awards for their coverage of live sports events. APTN won best news or information series for “APTN Investigates,” and its episode “Reawakening the Mountain” was awarded best photography, news or information.
The gala was just the beginning of a series of events to celebrate the best in Canadian entertainment. With TV craft and acting trophies set for Wednesday and marquee categories like best film, best TV comedy, and best TV drama scheduled for Friday, the excitement is only just beginning.
Ahead of the award show, the head of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television shared that the Friday afternoon gala will be “live-to-tape,” with parts of the event packaged into a one-hour telecast on CBC and CBC Gem that evening. The broadcast will include special award tributes and highlights from the week’s galas, ensuring that the celebration reaches audiences far and wide.
With taped tributes from industry legends like Hans Zimmer and a focus on the energy of an in-person show, this year’s Canadian Screen Awards Gala promises to be a night to remember. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from this exciting event!
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on May 28, 2024.