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The Investigative Journalism Bureau is hiring two IJB/Unifor Summer Interns
Organization: The Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) is a non-profit investigative newsroom at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. The IJB conducts in-depth public interest journalism involving students, professional journalists, academics and researchers in partnership with major media in Canada, the United States and overseas. In less than three years, the IJB… Read more
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Applications open for CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship
The Canadian Journalism Foundation is accepting applications for the CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship. This unique program brings an early-career Black journalist with one-to-five years’ experience to the IJB for six months. The fellow will receive a full-time stipend while at the IJB and will receive training and mentoring to hone investigative reporting techniques. All… Read more
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She was suicidal, struggling with PTSD and addicted to alcohol. The help she needed was all under one roof
Thousands of young Canadians with mental health challenges are being treated in one-stop mental health centres that bring a battery of specialists under one roof to offer medication, therapy, addiction treatment, and housing and career support. Read more
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‘You lose your job, you lose your livelihood’: NDP will push for reform of Ontario program that has unfairly stripped drivers of their licences
Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney declined interview requests. A Star/IJB investigation found MCR system is prone to abuse and inaccuracies. Read more
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Six things to know about Ontario’s controversial medical condition report system
A program meant to make the roads safer is suspending the licences of some drivers who pose no threat. Read more
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IJB celebrates second anniversary, Arbor Award for Co-Chair Gerry Gotfrit
IJB journalists and friends of the Bureau gathered at the University of Toronto’s Faculty Club on Nov. 24 to celebrate two years of innovation and achievement. The event, attended by about 100 academics, business leaders, journalists and supporters, was hosted by Adalsteinn (Steini) Brown, Dean of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Since its… Read more
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“Let’s try to make the world a better place” – How the Investigative Journalism Bureau holds truth to power
This article is a repost from a Dalla Lana School of Public Health news article. Read the original here. In a three-year span, the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) has been responsible for groundbreaking stories that have revealed trends and injustices within the health care field. These in-depth pieces were possible because of two individuals who worked together to bring the IJB to… Read more
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Donner Canadian Foundation provides ongoing support to IJB
TORONTO — The Donner Canadian Foundation is continuing its generous support of independent investigative journalism with a second $20,000 contribution to the Investigative Journalism Bureau. This ongoing support from one of Canada’s most distinguished philanthropic organizations will continue to fund innovative, impactful journalism on matters of vital public importance to Canadians. “Support like this two… Read more
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Herpes. Hay Fever. Sexual ‘deviations.’ Doctors cite dubious conditions when billing for patients’ fitness-to-drive reports
Data also reveals just 20 doctors have billed for filing 15 percent of all medical condition reports in Ontario. Experts say that’s cause for concern. Read more
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There was no evidence they drove after drinking. So why did they lose their licences for longer than Ontarians convicted of impaired driving?
fter a stressful day at work, the woman had a drink before going to her doctor for swelling in her legs. There was no suggestion at the appointment about her having a drinking problem — no discussion about alcohol at all. The next day, the doctor reported her to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), alleging… Read more
