CHCO-TV's in-depth profile on the Limestone Boat Company through their "One-on-One" series has highlighted the transformative potential of local television in showcasing pivotal community stories. By providing an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the company's new facility in St. Stephen and exploring the intricate craftsmanship involved in their high-end recreational boats, CHCO-TV has brought widespread attention to this significant industrial initiative. The episode, hosted by John Higgins, not only delved into the company's history and innovative techniques but also spotlighted the economic revitalization and job creation potential for the local area.
The community's response to the episode has been overwhelmingly positive, with viewers expressing pride and excitement about the Limestone Boat Company's role in shaping the future of St. Stephen. Feedback from both residents and those beyond the region highlights a shared sense of optimism, seeing Limestone as a beacon of growth and innovation. The company's partnership with the New Brunswick Community College and plans for workforce expansion resonate deeply with viewers, who view these efforts as crucial in writing the next chapter in St. Stephen's cultural and industrial narrative. This story exemplifies the power of local journalism, particularly CHCO-TV, in illuminating and supporting transformative local developments.
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LJI Impact is the section of commediaportal.ca where the journalists and their organizations participating in CACTUS' Local Journalism Initiative can share their greatest successes.
Through the written stories, photos and videos you see in the LJI Impact section, you'll be able to read first hand accounts about how the presence of a community journalist is making a difference in communities across Canada through the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Media Portal.
The Community Media Portal is a gateway to the audio-visual media created by community media centres across Canada. These include traditional community TV and radio stations, as well as online and new media production centres.
Community media are not-for-profit production hubs owned and operated by the communities they serve, established both to provide local content and reflection for their communities, as well as media training and access for ordinary citizens to the latest tools of media production, whether traditional TV and radio, social and online media, virtual reality, augmented reality or video games.
The Community Media Portal has been funded by the Local Journalism Initiative (the LJI) of the Department of Canadian Heritage, and administered by the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS) in association with the Fédération des télévisions communautaires autonomes du Québec (the Fédération). Under the LJI, over 100 journalists have been placed in underserved communities and asked to produce civic content that underpins Canadian democratic life.
