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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
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IJB wins prestigious funding for data-driven reporting
The IJB is one of 22 North American investigative news organizations to win The Data-Driven Reporting Project award, a prestigious U.S.-based prize honouring intrepid reporting that utilizes data and serves underrepresented communities. The award, offered by the Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and the Google News Initiative, comes with a $100,000 USD… Read more
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She confided in a doctor about her depression. The next thing she knew, the government took away her driver’s licence
Ontario program to make roads safer is ensnaring drivers who pose no threat, imperiling livelihoods and sowing distrust, Star/IJB investigation finds. Read more
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‘You’re guilty until proven innocent:’ Doctors question Ontario’s automatic licence suspensions for drivers with certain medical conditions
It’s not clear Ontario’s mandatory reporting is the best way to keep the roads safe — especially with the collateral damage it can cause. Read more
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Two Prestigious Awards for DLSPH’s Investigative Journalism Bureau
This article is a repost from a Dalla Lana School of Public Health news article. Read the original here. Within two short years of its launch, the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health has already garnered two prestigious journalism awards and received a nomination for a third. In 2021,… Read more
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IJB wins prestigious award for Generation Distress series
Investigative Journalism Bureau and Toronto Star reporters have won the inaugural Mindset Award for Reporting on the Mental Health of Young People for the Generation Distress series. The 2021 Generation Distress articles reported, in often wrenching detail, stories of struggle, tragedy, resilience and triumph. Four stories earned the award, which was presented at this year’s… Read more
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U of T Faculty of Law students delve into journalism, media law issues during Toronto Star ‘externship’
This story has been reposted from U of T News. The original article can be found here. From working with in-house counsel experts to advancing social justice initiatives and providing information about access to justice services at legal aid clinics, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law continues to offer its JD students first-hand experience through… Read more
