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There is an undeniably sinister quality to the apparently coordinated campaign of harassment currently under way against the CBC. Were it just occasional sniping from the Tory backbench, were it simply the Quebecor/Sun Media empire beating its favourite hobby horse, were the National Citizens Coalition merely on one of its crusades—were it even all three together—you might call it business as usual.

The National Film Board of Canada’s Welcome to Pine Point continues to rack up kudos.

The interactive transmedia documentary, created by The Goggles’ Michael Simons and Paul Shoebridge and produced by the NFB, won Best in Web series at last night’s Digi Awards in Toronto. The series was also awarded two Webbys this year.

“I now understand the various departments within the CBC and the crucial role they each play in the success of a show. This mentorship has shown me how to communicate effectively with a broadcaster.” – Angelika Walaszczyk, 2009 CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship Winner. Read more.