Emma McIntosh
Investigations @thestar.com. Formerly @thenarwhal.ca. Fan of FOI and lake swims. Hosted Paydirt, a podcast miniseries about the Greenbelt scandal. Signal: emmamci.76
- Reposted by Emma McIntoshA former OneBC staffer previously participated in a Spaces call with the leaders of white nationalist/"Canadian nationalist" organizations. They talked about deporting 10 million people and joked about throwing "millions of Punjabis" into the sea. 1/3 thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
- icymi from me: the Greenbelt scandal rages on for one developer who has filed a new lawsuit against Ontario. "I know that people don’t necessarily, in a lot of cases, sympathize with land developers. I get that. But this could be anything," the company's lawyer said. www.thestar.com/news/investi...
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- New from @sheilawang.bsky.social + me, with @icij.org, @lapresse.ca + @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social. A surge of unregistered firms are allowing Toronto crypto users to anonymously cash out big sums in violation of anti-money laundering law. Sheila tested it undercover: www.thestar.com/news/investi...
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- New from @alexboyd.bsky.social and me: A 'jaw-dropper' new survey from pollster Cardinal Research last month showed surging support for the Alberta Republican Party. But neither the firm nor the party disclosed they have common DNA: party leader Cam Davies. www.thestar.com/news/investi...
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- Callout for Jays fans in BC and Alberta: are you heading down to Seattle for the ALCS? Why or why not? I’m on the weekend shift today and the Star wants to hear from you!! DMs open, or email me at emcintosh@thestar.ca!
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- The latest in the Star’s reporting on Ontario Place: Biz reporter Ana Pereira and I got ahold of financial records that shed light on how Therme passed Ontario’s financial test to secure its lease — and raise questions about the Ford government’s due dilligence. www.thestar.com/news/investi...
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[Not loaded yet] - ICYMI, the Star published two Ontario Place investigations over the weekend The first, from the excellent Ana Pereira and me: The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances www.thestar.com/news/investi...
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- The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances, records obtained by the Star show. From the front page of today's paper, by Ana Pereira and me: www.thestar.com/news/investi...
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- This is a perfect story thelocal.to/ontario-nigh...
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- Reposted by Emma McIntosh“York University scientist Sheila Colla remembered as a fierce advocate to save wild bees. Colla, 43, died Sunday of cancer. She successfully fought for the rusty-patched bumblebee to become the first bee listed as an endangered species in Canada and the U.S.” www.thestar.com/news/gta/she...
- Awful news. Sheila did such incredible work, and was so good at explaining it in ways journalists and the public could understand. Condolences to her family and friends.
- Sheila was a remarkable friend, colleague, mentor, neighbour, and mother, who gave so much to all of her communities. I looked up to her immensely as a colleague who thought deeply about the way we do science and who we include and uphold. She will be deeply missed. www.gofundme.com/f/support-sh...
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- New from me and @sheilawang.bsky.social: A mining firm with a history of pollution allegations in the U.S. wants to dig for gold upstream from Grassy Narrows First Nation. The plan risks worsening the effects of old mercury lingering in the rivers, the nation says. www.thestar.com/news/investi...
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- My final investigation for The Narwhal:
- The truth that nobody is ready to hear is that the average Alberta indie band is way better and more original than the average Toronto band… I’m so sorry but someone has to say it
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- A few years ago, a black bear tried to break into a cabin as I slept inside. The incident changed my relationship with bears forever. This is my attempt to reckon with my role in what happened -- and the many ways Ontario is failing our ursine neighbours. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-blac...
- When I left Calgary I was excited to stop having my summers ruined by wildfire smoke so much. Joke's on me I guess!
- Ontario Line construction has unleashed a rat problem for some residents living nearby. Metrolinx has promised to pay for exterminators — but many say they’ve been left with the bill. From @andytakagi.bsky.social and me: www.thestar.com/news/investi...
- Finally picked up my copy of @gabrielledrolet.bsky.social’s book and you should too!!
