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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to those who reached out! West Coast Blue Jays fans debate trip to Seattle for ALCS as trade war with U.S. looms www.thestar.com/sports/blue-...

West Coast Blue Jays fans debate trip to Seattle for ALCS as trade war with U.S. looms

Blue Jays fans always show up when they play the Mariners in Seattle. Ahead of the ALCS matchup, some are more hesitant this time around.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · 1d

I think a lot of people seem to be feeling that way! Would you be willing to talk more about this for the story I'm working on?

Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · 1d

A lot of people seem to feel that way! Would you be interested in talking about it for this story I’m working on?

Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · 1d

I hear you! Any chance you’re willing to talk about it for the story I’m working on?

Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · 1d

Sent you a dm!

Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · 1d

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 [email protected]!

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NPR @npr.org · Sep 11

A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.

Scientists link hundreds of severe heat waves to fossil fuel producers' pollution

A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 25

(and for paying for local news! especially for paying for local news!)

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you so much for reading!!

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Megan O’Toole @meganotoole.bsky.social · Aug 25

Israeli air strikes on Nasser Medical Complex have killed 20 Palestinians, including journalists, healthcare workers, rescue personnel and patients. Middle East Eye contributor Mohamed Salama was among the victims.

Israel bombs Khan Younis hospital, killing journalists and rescue worker

Initial bombing hits the upper floor of Nasser hospital, followed by a strike on response teams attempting to rescue the wounded

www.middleeasteye.net

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 23

Our reporting on this is ongoing. Here’s how to reach me: [email protected], DMs open, signal username in bio

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 23

This story builds on reporting we published last weekend, see here:
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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 18

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...

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances

The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 23

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...

Financial records shed new light on the Ontario Place spa firm’s net worth, raising questions about the Ford government’s due diligence

Therme Group says its finances are solid and, with the unwavering backing of a shareholder, it has never been in danger of failing the stress test.

www.thestar.com

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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · Aug 18

This is your reminder that we are actually barely two-thirds through summer. Justice for September as a summer month!!

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our reporting on Ontario Place is ongoing. Our inboxes are open for tips, mine is [email protected]

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 18

The second, from Ana Pereira, @bkstar.bsky.social and me: a look inside the Ford government back in 2019 as it reviewed Therme's Ontario Place bid.

Government assessors worried it could be "high risk" and a "white elephant" but went ahead anyway.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/ins...

Inside the Ford government, there was worry the Ontario Place spa was ‘high risk.’ They signed a 95-year lease anyway

Officials questioned whether the spa could be a "white elephant," a term referencing something expensive to keep that offers little relative value.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 18

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...

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances

The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 17

Our reporting is available for free through the Toronto Public Library!

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you Wency!! 💚

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 17

Our reporting on Ontario Place continues today with this story:

Toronto Star @thestar.com · Aug 17

Inside the Ford government, there was worry the Ontario Place spa was ‘high risk.’ They signed a 95-year lease anyway #StarInvestigation

Inside the Ford government, there was worry the Ontario Place spa was ‘high risk.’ They signed a 95-year lease anyway

Officials questioned whether the spa could be a "white elephant," a term referencing something expensive to keep that offers little relative value.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 16

Actually, I work for the Star now, so not a copro! Although it was a collaboration between me and Ana Pereira, who was the lead reporter for the Star on this. Thank you for reading! :)

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Toronto Star @thestar.com · Aug 16

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances #StarInvestigation

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances

The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 16

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...

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances

The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business.

www.thestar.com

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John Woodside @woodsideful.bsky.social · Jul 23

Huge climate win from the ICJ that sharply rebuked Canada which argued it was not bound by international law to seriously fight climate change.

Going forward “Canada's pursuit of mega fossil fuel expansion projects stands in stark defiance of the ICJ." www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/23/n...

Landmark court ruling a stark rebuke of Canadian position on climate change

The ICJ finding is a watershed moment in the fight against climate change that should send shivers down the spine of the fossil fuel industry, while threatening to upend the legality of Prime Minister...

www.nationalobserver.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Jul 23

This is a perfect story thelocal.to/ontario-nigh...

On the Hunt for Nightcrawlers in the Worm-Picking Capital of the World | The Local

Nearly all bait worms sold in North America are hand-plucked from farmland in this part of Canada. But with labour shortages and climate change, some worry we’re witnessing the final wiggles of a once...

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