Michael Wrobel

About Michael Wrobel

Michael Wrobel is an investigative journalist and the research coordinator at Concordia University’s Institute for Investigative Journalism. He has worked on collaborative investigative projects with Global News, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, the Regina Leader-Post, Le Devoir, the Toronto Star, APTN and the Associated Press.

4 Articles

‘Not an honest effort’: First Nations leaders say water infrastructure must account for climate change

Communities say more needs to be done to help protect water infrastructure from floods, drought and other climate hazards.

Investigations | February 25th 2021

Why the feds' $1.7B investment in new infrastructure in First Nations hasn’t accounted for climate change

A national survey finds First Nations water plant operators believe they are already feeling the impacts of climate change.

Investigations | February 24th 2021

A key cause of high lead levels: Corrosive water

Luckily, there's a way to fix it.

Tainted Water

Investigations | November 4th 2019

Toxins in Saskatchewan were 'off the charts'

"Off the chart" toxic releases in Saskatchewan have been going unpunished for years. Provincial air quality standards have been breached hundreds of times since 2014, but those living nearby were not warned and oil companies responsible for some of the emissions have faced no charges or fines.

The Price of Oil

News, Energy, Politics | October 16th 2018