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Andrew Russell

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About Andrew Russell

Andrew Russell is a national online journalist with Global News. He got his start in journalism in 2013 with an internship at Global after completing degrees at the University of Toronto and Humber College’s graduate journalism program. He’s worked for both globalnews.ca and Global Toronto tackling stories on politics, problems in the prison system, issues around accessing mental healthcare and breaking news. He enjoys long-form storytelling and digging deep into issues that affect Canadians across the country. Andrew joined Global’s investigative unit in January 2017 and is currently based in Toronto.

6 Articles

Trudeau gov't grilled over construction firms hired for First Nations infrastructure projects

NDP MP Charlie Angus blasted the federal government, saying the results of an investigation by Global News, APTN News and the Institute for Investigative Journalism exposed serious concerns with how some construction firms with “bad track records” continue to receive lucrative federal contracts.
Investigations, Politics | February 22nd 2021

First Nations speak out about work with contractor linked to Neskantaga water crisis

Over several months, journalists from a consortium reviewed thousands of pages of court documents and internal records, while conducting dozens of interviews with First Nations leaders, members of communities, water operators, and former and current government officials across the country. A common complaint? "Shoddy work."
Investigations | December 21st 2020

McKenna says federal reforms could target Sarnia following investigation

The Trudeau government says its plans to toughen Canada's environmental laws could address serious health concerns exposed by a joint media investigation into Sarnia's petrochemical valley.
The Price of Oil
News, Energy, Politics | October 18th 2017
Kathleen Wynne, Ottawa, climate change

Ontario government ignored public safety concerns, ‘muzzled’ engineers: document

An internal document obtained by The Price of Oil investigation reveals accusations from Ontario engineers that the provincial government has 'ignored' a First Nation's chemical pollution concerns.
The Price of Oil
News, Energy, Politics | October 17th 2017
Chris Ballard, Ontario, Environment and Climate Change Ministerq

Ontario government commits to fund health study after 'Chemical Valley’ investigation

The announcement comes after joint investigation by Global News, the Toronto Star, National Observer, The Michener Awards Foundation and journalism schools at Ryerson and Concordia.
The Price of Oil
News, Energy, Politics | October 16th 2017
Sarnia, Global News, chemical plant, The Price of Oil, Carolyn Jarvis

Ontario enviro watchdog, PCs call for health study after 'Chemical Valley' investigation

Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner Dianne Saxe said it’s “truly shameful” what is happening to residents living near what’s known as Sarnia’s “Chemical Valley.”
The Price of Oil
News, Energy, Politics | October 16th 2017

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