Long-time CBC journalist visits DC students

Award-winning CBC journalist Linden MacIntyre spoke to Durham College’s (DC) journalism students on January 16.

“Our journalism students are fortunate to be mentored by some of Canada’s top journalists and Linden MacIntyre’s visit adds to an impressive list of speakers who have passed along their media wisdom,” said Brian Legree, professor and co-ordinator of Durham College’s Journalism – Web and Print and Journalism – Broadcast and Electronic Media programs.

In the past two years, DC’s journalism students have heard from prominent reporters and anchors such as Peter Mansbridge, Adrienne Arsenault, Glenn Healy, Alison Smith, Kelly Crowe, David Common, Neil Sandell, Lauren McKeon, Priya Ramanujam and Matthew Blackett.

“We are pleased to be able to give our students opportunities to learn from these icons of Canadian journalism.” said Legree.

MacIntyre, who spent 24 years on CBC’s The Fifth Estate before retiring last year, is the winner of nine Gemini Awards, including three Gordon Sinclair Awards, given to Canada’s best overall broadcast journalist.