Kelly Bennett

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About Kelly Bennett

On Jan. 17, 2021, Kelly Bennett began covering youth in the Greater Toronto Area thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative and the Government of Canada.

Kelly is an investigative reporter based in Hamilton, Ont. She has written for the CBC, The Globe and Mail, The Narwhal and Voice of San Diego.

3 Articles

Black medical student’s last-ditch crowdfunding campaign sparks calls for change

In December, Noroh Dakim, 23, turned to GoFundMe to raise a staggering $89,376 to cover outstanding tuition fees at the University of Toronto.

Afrocentric Ideals gathering at McMaster University

Online magazine bringing African culture to young audience

Calling themselves TRAD, they’ve launched an online magazine that weaves together videos, art, poetry and live virtual gatherings to examine big questions through the lenses of philosophy and the arts.

Sisters tap generations of home cooking to survive the pandemic

Ontario sisters Jenny and Clarissa Vasquez opened a tamale pop-up sales business, joining the legions of young people innovating in tough times.