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Image credit:  Ceilidh Millar | In 2009 Ceilidh participated in the CBC News Day Workshops and was selected as one of the 30 finalists to participate in News Day in B.C.

CBC News Day in B.C. is Back!

by Ceilidh Millar - BCIT Jan 24, 2013

CBC News Day. Real issues. Real students. Real news.

Are you interested in the world of broadcast journalism? On March 27, CBC and the Vancouver Sun will feature stories by students on issues that are important to today’s youth for their annual News Day in B.C.

In preparation for this year's News Day, CBC Vancouver is holding journalism workshops for Metro Vancouver students in grades 10 to 12 who are interested in participating in this very unique program. In addition to gaining some valuable tips, students will have the amazing opportunity to meet CBC personalities and find out how to “pitch” a news story from CBC staff.


Ceilidh (right) with Jian Ghomeshi, Host and Co-Creator of Q on CBC Radio


Ceilidh interviews George Strombolopolous

In 2009, I was one of the lucky students selected as a reporter for News Day. Now completing my final term in BCIT’s Broadcast Journalism Program, the experience ignited the spark in me to learn as much as I can about the industry and opened the doors to a career in media!

So, if you're thinking about a possible career in media and broadcasting I encourage you to sign up for the workshops, and see what it takes to be chosen as one of the 30 students for News Day in B.C. All 30 finalists will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their post-secondary education courtesy of Sylvan Learning!

Workshops take place February 2nd and 3rd at the Main Branch of the Vancouver Public Library. To register go to:  http://www.cbc.ca/bc/newsday/

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I wish I was able to take

Submitted by calmazan on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:09.

I wish I was able to take part in this myself! It sounds like such an amazing program for those who are really interested in pursuing journalism.

CBC News

Submitted by KiwiPaton on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 16:07.

Wow I wish I knew about this sooner! I definitely would have liked to be able to be a part of this program. Congrats to the people who will be chosen though! You will all do great!

CBC News Day!

Submitted by Bright Light on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 09:17.

WOW! - This is so cool!
What a fantastic opportunity!

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