Investigative journalist Rick Westhead will join IJB director Robert Cribb to discuss his best-selling book – We Breed Lions – and his years covering instances of alleged sexual assault, hazing, and abuse in Canada’s national game.
A senior correspondent for TSN and contributor to CTV National News, Westhead has broken major stories involving NHL players, abusive coaches, and cases of racism in youth hockey.
A six-time Canadian Screen Award winner, Westhead has received the 2023 CJFE Arnold Amber Award for Investigative Journalism. He explores societal issues in sports, giving voice to victims and holding powerful institutions that govern sports in our country to account. Prior to joining TSN, Westhead served as a contributor to the New York Times and a foreign correspondent with the Toronto Star.
About The IJB Press Club:
These regular events invite the public to join reporters and editors in discussion with some of the country’s most distinguished journalists and newsmakers. Guest speakers at each event will engage in in-depth interviews hosted by Cribb that explore issues of vital public interest, the challenges they faced and the revelations that have emerged from their work that have enlightened and informed us all. These exclusive events are a hallmark of our newsroom’s dedication to fostering dialogue and community engagement around impactful investigative reporting.
The Investigative Journalism Bureau is a non-profit, impact-driven newsroom telling deeply-reported stories in the public interest.
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