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Rotting foundations. Rampant mould. Sewage backups. What an expert’s report reveals about the state of housing in ‘deliberately underfunded’ First Nations
The report was filed in court as part of a $10-billion class action lawsuit against the Canadian government. By Ryan McMahon and Max Binks-Collier For years, the people of St. Theresa Point First Nation have complained about their decrepit and overcrowded housing, but felt ignored by the federal government. Now, they hope outside experts will… Read more
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Reporters share personal reflections on reporting experiences in Heliograph “Snapshots” hosted by Ryan McMahon
The Investigative Journalism Bureau is pleased to introduce Heliograph: Snapshots, short stories behind the reporting at the IJB. Hosted by our own Ryan McMahon, this offering is part of the Heliograph podcast series sharing the stories behind the stories of some of the world’s greatest investigative reporting. In this episode, IJB director, Robert Cribb of… Read more
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IJB nominated for three major journalism prizes
The Investigative Journalism Bureau is a finalist in three of Canada’s most prestigious journalism awards for in-depth projects examining troubling patient care in Ontario hospitals and rising incidents of hate on Canadian campuses. The IJB’s groundbreaking analysis of many tens of thousands of hospital patient surveys, completed in collaboration with the Toronto Star, is a… Read more
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Promising young journalists become latest IJB/Unifor summer interns
The reporters were hired through the Unifor-funded internship Two talented journalists are joining the Investigative Journalism Bureau this summer as part of an internship helping to develop the next generation of Canadian investigative reporters. Rhythm Sachdeva and Maeve Ellis will spend four months working on public-interest investigations under the guidance of IJB staff. The pair… Read more
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Heliograph Episode 6: “Stacked Against” out now on all streaming platforms
In this month’s episode of Heliograph: The Investigative Journalism Playbook, IJB reporters Alina Snisarenko and Norma Hilton speak with Jacob Biba about his investigation with the Carolina Public Press, “Stacked Against.” The investigation explores how plea deals, charge stacking and consecutive sentencing can result in long prison sentences, straining the bonds of families burdened by… Read more
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They need new homes, roads and schools. But Indigenous communities across Canada ‘can’t catch up’ thanks to staggering $349B infrastructure gap
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, Mzwandile Poncana and Robert Cribb In Cat Lake First Nation, there’s only ever enough money to build three new houses a year. For the community of 680 people northwest of Sioux Lookout, Ont., the level of federal infrastructure funding doesn’t come close to addressing the community’s long-standing struggles with housing disrepair, overcrowding… Read more
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Heliograph Episode 5: “Suspended” out now featuring the IJB’s own Declan Keogh
In this monthly install of the Heliograph: The Investigative Journalism Playbook, IJB reporters Wendy-Ann Clarke and Masih K interview one of the IJB’s own, Declan Keogh, on the bureau’s groundbreaking “Suspended” series. The series took a deep dive into a previously unexamined phenomenon of Ontarians losing their driving licences due to often unfounded medical conditions.… Read more
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The Investigative Journalism Bureau is hiring two IJB/Unifor Summer Interns
The Investigative Journalism Bureau is hiring two IJB/Unifor summer interns. As a real world investigative newsroom, the IJB offers a dynamic and enriching environment for aspiring journalists to gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful projects. These internships provide invaluable opportunities for individuals interested in honing their skills and conducting in-depth research. With guidance from… Read more
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Here’s what happened to overdose deaths in Toronto neighbourhoods with safe consumption sites
Study in The Lancet shows dramatic results within 500 metres of supervised consumption sites after they opened. Read more
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Investigative Journalism Bureau and University of Toronto Libraries release new public repository of Ontario freedom-of-information requests
The Sunlight Project details more than 75,000 public records requests since 2014 The Investigative Journalism Bureau and University of Toronto Libraries are proud to announce the launch of the Sunlight Project — Ontario’s most comprehensive database of freedom-of-information requests made to the provincial government since 2014. Containing over 75,000 freedom-of-information requests filed to Ontario’s 28… Read more
