Steph Wechsler
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Reporter | Toronto
About Steph Wechsler
Steph Wechsler is a freelance journalist and editor. She holds a masters from the Ryerson School of Journalism and has recently worked as a researcher on The Price of Oil, an award-winning collaborative series examining the impacts of Canada's oil and gas sector, co-published by National Observer.
Ford guts grant to help further truth and reconciliation
The Ontario government of Doug Ford – which has already cancelled curriculum-writing sessions intended to increase Indigenous content – is now coming after cultural grants.
McKenna and Ontario environment minister still in a stalemate on climate action
Ontario and federal environment ministers remain locked in a stalemate on climate action, but characterized their discussions Thursday as useful and constructive. They discussed such areas of agreement as protecting species at risk, plastic pollution and conservation of the Great Lakes.
What's the cure for 'eco-anxiety?'
A steady barrage of climate reports is bumming us out. What's an aware person to do?
Alberta regulator apologizes for spooking public with $260-billion cleanup cost estimate
The Alberta Energy Regulator is apologizing for a “staggering” presentation, made last February by one of its highest-ranking officials, warning the province’s oilpatch that it could be sitting on an estimated $260 billion in financial liabilities.
We asked all 76 members of Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative caucus if they would denounce a white nationalist
None of Premier Doug Ford's 76 Ontario Progressive Conservative MPPs, including all cabinet ministers, would say if they believe Premier Doug Ford should apologize for posing for a photo with a white nationalist who has appeared on a neo-nazi podcast, a National Observer survey revealed.
Ontario environmental commissioner says 'don't give up' on climate policy
Ontario's environmental commissioner says the Ford government has "swept away" climate policies and programs but urges the province to not give up.
Ford government moves to slash Green Energy Act, claims it ‘tramples’ municipal rights
The Ontario government tabled legislation to repeal the province's Green Energy Act on Thursday, claiming the nine-year-old law has allowed the province to "trample" municipal rights to choose local energy projects for too long.
While countries take steps to protect bees, Canada straggles
An international consortium of scientists is calling for more countries to get on board with restricting certain pesticides after two regions have taken strong action.
Green leader ridicules Ford's claim that scrapping climate policy lowered gas prices
Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner ridiculed the claim as “a complete farce,” saying price declines now are seasonal.
Court ruling makes way for Ford government to halve Toronto council
Toronto’s election will proceed with the reduced wards imposed by Premier Doug Ford’s council-slashing bill, the Court of Appeal has ruled.