Kelly Bennett
@kellyrbennett.bsky.social
Investigative journalist with work featured in Gimlet Media, CBC News, Voice of San Diego, The Narwhal, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star and more.
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It was a highlight of my 2025 to attend the @banffcentre.bsky.social literary journalism residency and work with @sarahberms.bsky.social and talented writer pals to bring this story into the world.
this year i:
-started teaching at UBC
-joined CBC’s copy desk
-served as @banffcentre.bsky.social faculty
which means the work i’m most proud of in 2025 has come from students and peers.
this harrowing one from @kellyrbennett.bsky.social stands out, congrats kelly! www.thestar.com/news/investi...
-started teaching at UBC
-joined CBC’s copy desk
-served as @banffcentre.bsky.social faculty
which means the work i’m most proud of in 2025 has come from students and peers.
this harrowing one from @kellyrbennett.bsky.social stands out, congrats kelly! www.thestar.com/news/investi...
She wanted a natural pregnancy and childbirth. It ended in tragedy. Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags
Authorities across the country have issued warnings to the public about hiring unregulated attendants, and in some cases have taken legal action.
www.thestar.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
It was a highlight of my 2025 to attend the @banffcentre.bsky.social literary journalism residency and work with @sarahberms.bsky.social and talented writer pals to bring this story into the world.
My latest investigation, out now in @thestar.com:
She wanted a natural pregnancy and childbirth. It ended in tragedy. Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags #StarInvestigation
She wanted a natural pregnancy and childbirth. It ended in tragedy. Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags
Authorities across the country have issued warnings to the public about hiring unregulated attendants, and in some cases have taken legal action.
www.thestar.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My latest investigation, out now in @thestar.com:
Peter Corbière, the man at the centre of my 2018
CBC News investigation, has pleaded guilty to defrauding Ontario entrepreneurs.
CBC News investigation, has pleaded guilty to defrauding Ontario entrepreneurs.
Ex-financier pleads guilty to defrauding Ontario entrepreneurs of $52K | CBC News
Peter Corbière, 67, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud over $5,000, in Goderich court earlier this year and St. Catharines in 2024.
www.cbc.ca
August 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Peter Corbière, the man at the centre of my 2018
CBC News investigation, has pleaded guilty to defrauding Ontario entrepreneurs.
CBC News investigation, has pleaded guilty to defrauding Ontario entrepreneurs.
My most recent documentary project with Habiba Nosheen, Bodies for Rent, is available to watch in Canada on CBC Gem. Thankful to have had a chance to work with many talented people and teams on this project. gem.cbc.ca/bodies-for-r...
Bodies for Rent | Films | CBC Gem
These people try to make a living by renting out their bodies for pharmaceutical drug testing.
gem.cbc.ca
November 20, 2024 at 8:51 PM
My most recent documentary project with Habiba Nosheen, Bodies for Rent, is available to watch in Canada on CBC Gem. Thankful to have had a chance to work with many talented people and teams on this project. gem.cbc.ca/bodies-for-r...