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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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Canadian officials found radiation levels in these northern Ontario homes ‘well above’ the safe limit. Their response: ‘¯\_(ツ)_/¯’
The number of homes in Elliot Lake affected by buried radioactive waste could top 100 — twice as many as previously thought. 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
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 and mould, says chief Russell Wesley. New housing… Read more
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‘I am deeply troubled’: Head of Ontario law society speaks out after IJB/Star investigation into sexual harassment among lawyers
The head of Ontario’s law society says she is “deeply troubled” by the level of sexual harassment, violence and discrimination within the profession. Jacqueline Horvat said many colleagues reached out to her “expressing their concerns” in the wake of an investigation by the Investigative Journalism Bureau and Toronto Star, which shone a light on how entrenched… 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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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
