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(she/her). reporter at the Toronto Star. tips [email protected].
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This Mississauga man faced a two-year wait for a family doctor. He created a system that found him one quickly — and helped hundreds of others
This Mississauga man faced a two-year wait for a family doctor. He created a system that found him one quickly — and helped hundreds of others
A new AI-driven platform aims to connect patients to a family doctor with a few clicks, identifying what clinics have availability.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Thousands of leaked photos show new evidence of mass torture and murder under Syria’s Assad regime #StarInvestigation
Thousands of leaked photos show new evidence of mass torture and murder under Syria’s Assad regime
There are over 10,200 bodies in the chilling trove of images. For Canadian families of the disappeared, the grim records offer a chance of closure.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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She was forced to turn seniors away. Inside Ontario’s ‘rigid’ flu vaccine system that is frustrating pharmacists
She was forced to turn seniors away. Inside Ontario’s ‘rigid’ flu vaccine system that is frustrating pharmacists
A glitch in distribution data has added to the problems of a system described as “inflexible.”
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November 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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More people are looking for Pfizer vaccines at drug stores, but here’s why they’ve been hard to find. via @thestar.com.
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Pfizer is hard to find at Ontario pharmacies, and drugstores are complaining. Here’s what is behind it
Pharmacies are seeing high demand for Pfizer COVID vaccine, yet many have not seen a shipment from the company in weeks, though Moderna is available.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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A viral Facebook post claimed a vaccine for peanut allergies existed, sparking hope and relief for thousands of people. It turned out to be an AI-generated post. via @thestar.com.

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A viral Facebook post claimed there was a new vaccine for peanut allergies. How to spot hyper-realistic health misinformation
AI misinformation has spread around the internet but can be particularly harmful when it comes to health and medicine But there can be ways to spot it.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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“What’s supposed to be a distraction meme, noise, brainrot, we’re trying to turn it into brain thought," Michael Grandsoult, on embracing the "6-7" meme in his classroom. via @thestar.com.
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His students couldn’t stop laughing at ‘6-7.’ Now this Toronto teacher is turning ‘brainrot’ into ‘brain thought’
The internet meme “6-7” has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok. One Grade 8 classroom is trying to use it to make learning more relatable.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Ottawa’s stunt-driving culture has affected people all over the city but enforcement and ensuring public safety is a more nuanced subject.

my last piece for @ottawacitizen.com, where I've spent the summer reporting with the amazing Breaking News team!
How Ottawa’s stunt-driving is spiralling out of control
Ottawa’s stunt-driving culture has grown and affected people all over the city but enforcement is a more nuanced subject.
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September 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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A new, "noisy neighbour" has spent the summer with its air-conditioning system turned on, which Glebe residents have described as a series of drones hovering over their houses. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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‘Noisy neighbour’ air-conditioning system irritates Glebe residents
Those living within earshot of The Clemow describe a sound similar to a series of drones hovering over their homes.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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A newly proposed Stittsville high-rise is being criticized by local residents for potentially being 'dangerous' due to a lack of proper infrastructure. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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New Stittsville proposed high-rise blasted by residents
Some Stittsville residents oppose the development, saying the location of the proposed project could be 'dangerous'.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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A small plane with three people on board crashed into a line of trees near the Ottawa International Airport this evening. On the scene with @alexaamackie.bsky.social via @ottawacitizen.com.

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Update: Small plane crashes near Ottawa airport
Two people were taken to hospital in stable condition. The extrication of a third person was continuing well into Thursday evening.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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The City of Ottawa is four years behind in releasing greenhouse gas emissions reports and environment groups are left wondering just how much fossil fuels the city burns. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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City of Ottawa four years behind in releasing greenhouse gas emissions reports
The city has committed to releasing annual reports tracking emissions produced within Ottawa, but the most recent report is for 2020.
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July 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Some Manor Park residents are opposing the City of Ottawa's plan to install sidewalks on certain streets, saying their roads are safe enough without them. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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Why some Manor Park residents don’t want sidewalks
The city has undertaken a road, sewer and watermain rehabilitation project on several neighbourhood streets, including installing sidewalks.
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July 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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June 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Former city lawyer pleads guilty to Holocaust monument vandalism
Iain Aspenlieder was arrested a few weeks after the Ottawa monument was vandalized early on June 9. Sentencing is expected this fall.
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July 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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In April, OC Transpo launched a major overhaul of over 100 bus routes across the city. For suburban commuters, it's been a rocky ride. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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How OC Transpo’s New Ways to Bus is making commuting from the suburbs worse
In April, OC Transpo launched a major overhaul of over 100 bus routes across the city. For suburban commuters, it's been a rocky ride.
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July 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Councillors and residents are feeling 'trapped' in the city's east as construction road and ramp closures take place without notice. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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East Ottawa in ‘complete paralysis’ with Stage 2 LRT construction
Councillors and residents are feeling 'trapped' in the city's east as construction road and ramp closures take place without notice.
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July 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Residents express concern about increased truck traffic on already packed roads as retail giant Amazon begins construction on their new fulfillment centre in Barrhaven. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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New Barrhaven Amazon warehouse has residents worried about increased truck traffic
The retail giant's plan for a new facility in the east of the Ottawa suburb has locals worried of more congestion on already packed roads.
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July 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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A 'perfect storm' has Chinatown residents noticing an increase in public drug use, violence and more since a nearby safe consumption site closed. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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A stabbing and a new safe-supply clinic stoked resident anxiety over Chinatown safety
A 'perfect storm' has residents noticing an increase in public drug use, violence and more since a nearby safe consumption site closed.
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July 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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As part of @ottawacitizen.com's "How Canada Wins" series, I spoke with Chef Ric at the @ottawamission.bsky.social, who feeds hundreds of Ottawa’s low-income residents every week, delivering great meals and second chances.

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How Chef Ric saved himself — and thousands of others — in the kitchen
The man trying to feed hundreds of people across Canada’s capital started out hungry himself.
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July 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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The Ottawa International Airport was one of many across the country that received bomb threats, which temporarily grounded flights. with Norman Provencher via @ottawacitizen.com.

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Ottawa airport service slowly resuming after bomb threats
Apparent bomb threats were received at the Ottawa International Airport and airports across the country. Police are investigating.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Follow along as @paulatran.bsky.social & I cover how Ottawa is celebrating Canada Day via @ottawacitizen.com. This is the first celebration since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex Canada and turn it into the “51st state.”

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Ottawa celebrates Canada Day 2025 amid threats from Trump
Threats by Donald Trump have fuelled a renewed sense of Canadian patriotism as the nation celebrates its 158th birthday.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Business owners located along Bank Street are expressing concerns about sustaining their businesses throughout the street’s three-year construction project. Some say it's worse than the COVID-19 pandemic. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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‘Worse than COVID’: Businesses say they are suffering through Bank Street construction
The construction project has been scheduled for the next two years but some businesses may not survive because of the disruption.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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After a youth worker at the William E. Hay Centre was arrested for sex crimes, Elizabeth Venczel, a doctoral student at the University of Ottawa, investigated further.

What she uncovered was a “disturbing pattern of incidents of harm.” via @ottawacitizen.com.

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Report details ‘disturbing’ abuse against youth at the William E. Hay Centre
Over five years, there have been 1,106 reports against the William E. Hay Centre.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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The Many Hands Project aims to create a residence for adults with disabilities in a way that provides a safe and "purpose-driven life". Advocates say Ottawa currently lacks accessible housing supports. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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Many Hands housing project aims to bridge lack of accessible supports
The goal is to have people with disabilities leading purpose-driven lives by starting with accessible housing.
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June 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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A controversial safer supply clinic in Chinatown is going to remain open under new management despite reports it was closing today. via @ottawacitizen.com.

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Northwood Recovery clinic staying open despite announced closure
'The news that they are staying open and operating under new management, is incredibly frustrating and a huge betrayal of trust.'
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June 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM