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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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Sexual harassment, discrimination forcing women lawyers to quit. Some say the profession needs its ‘Me Too’ movement
After a three-decade career as a lawyer in Toronto, there isn’t much that intimidates Martha McCarthy. But ask her about the climate of sexual harassment among colleagues in her profession and she chooses her words carefully. “I’m not afraid of very much but I’m kind of afraid of talking honestly. There’s so much fear around… 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
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Heliograph Chapter 4: Exposing data on police brutality in South Africa
In this month’s installment of Heliograph: The Investigative Journalism Playbook, IJB reporters Wendy-Ann Clarke and Masih Khalatbari speak with South African reporter Daneel Knoetze about his award-winning investigation with Viewfinder, “Above the Law.” The investigation exposed data on killings by police and thousands of other cases of alleged corruption and police brutality. Knoetze’s work led… Read more
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Reporters reveal how faulty childhood cancer drugs flooded hospitals around the world
In this month’s installation of Heliograph: The Investigative Journalism Playbook, reporters Rosa Furneaux and Laura Margottini at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism take us behind the scenes into their award-winning investigation that revealed the global spread of poor-quality childhood cancer medicines. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. … Read more
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The IJB is hiring an investigative reporter to cover First Nations issues
Organization: The Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) is an impact-driven, collaborative newsroom, bringing together professional and student journalists, academics and media organizations to tell deeply reported stories in the public interest. In its three years, the IJB’s collaborative model has consistently produced ground-breaking, impactful and award-winning investigative work that has informed and enlightened millions of Canadians,… Read more
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Ontario hospitals asked patients about the care they received. Results were kept secret — and pleas for change went ignored
We obtained years’ worth of patient survey data from more than 50 Ontario hospitals and health networks. Search our database to see how they scored. Read more
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‘Let them eat as much as they want.’ Big Sugar sponsors dietitians’ favourable posts on social media. Experts say Canadian regulators need to intervene
A U.S. consumer protection agency slammed the Canadian Sugar Institute for ‘irresponsible’ marketing. Authorities here have been comparatively quiet. Read more
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‘Spilling the beans’ on Russian intelligence: Heliograph Episode 2 out now!
In this month’s installation of Heliograph: The Investigative Journalism Playbook, we speak with Hannes Munzinger, the lead reporter on a Der Spiegel investigation on the leaked Vulkan files. Among the contents of the leak were emails and documents that spanned from 2016 to 2021, unveiling Vladimir Putin’s secret plans for cyber warfare. Listen now on… Read more