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NPR @npr.org · 27d

A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.

Scientists link hundreds of severe heat waves to fossil fuel producers' pollution

A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 25

(and for paying for local news! especially for paying for local news!)

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you so much for reading!!

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Megan O’Toole @meganotoole.bsky.social · Aug 25

Israeli air strikes on Nasser Medical Complex have killed 20 Palestinians, including journalists, healthcare workers, rescue personnel and patients. Middle East Eye contributor Mohamed Salama was among the victims.

Israel bombs Khan Younis hospital, killing journalists and rescue worker

Initial bombing hits the upper floor of Nasser hospital, followed by a strike on response teams attempting to rescue the wounded

www.middleeasteye.net

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 23

Our reporting on this is ongoing. Here’s how to reach me: [email protected], DMs open, signal username in bio

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 23

This story builds on reporting we published last weekend, see here:
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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 18

ICYMI, the Star published two Ontario Place investigations over the weekend

The first, from the excellent Ana Pereira and me: The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances
www.thestar.com/news/investi...

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances

The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 23

The latest in the Star’s reporting on Ontario Place:

Biz reporter Ana Pereira and I got ahold of financial records that shed light on how Therme passed Ontario’s financial test to secure its lease — and raise questions about the Ford government’s due dilligence.
www.thestar.com/news/investi...

Financial records shed new light on the Ontario Place spa firm’s net worth, raising questions about the Ford government’s due diligence

Therme Group says its finances are solid and, with the unwavering backing of a shareholder, it has never been in danger of failing the stress test.

www.thestar.com

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Jake Tobin @jaketobin.bsky.social · Aug 18

This is your reminder that we are actually barely two-thirds through summer. Justice for September as a summer month!!

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our reporting on Ontario Place is ongoing. Our inboxes are open for tips, mine is [email protected]

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 18

The second, from Ana Pereira, @bkstar.bsky.social and me: a look inside the Ford government back in 2019 as it reviewed Therme's Ontario Place bid.

Government assessors worried it could be "high risk" and a "white elephant" but went ahead anyway.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/ins...

Inside the Ford government, there was worry the Ontario Place spa was ‘high risk.’ They signed a 95-year lease anyway

Officials questioned whether the spa could be a "white elephant," a term referencing something expensive to keep that offers little relative value.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 18

ICYMI, the Star published two Ontario Place investigations over the weekend

The first, from the excellent Ana Pereira and me: The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances
www.thestar.com/news/investi...

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances

The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 17

Our reporting is available for free through the Toronto Public Library!

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you Wency!! 💚

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 17

Our reporting on Ontario Place continues today with this story:

Toronto Star @thestar.com · Aug 17

Inside the Ford government, there was worry the Ontario Place spa was ‘high risk.’ They signed a 95-year lease anyway #StarInvestigation

Inside the Ford government, there was worry the Ontario Place spa was ‘high risk.’ They signed a 95-year lease anyway

Officials questioned whether the spa could be a "white elephant," a term referencing something expensive to keep that offers little relative value.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 16

Actually, I work for the Star now, so not a copro! Although it was a collaboration between me and Ana Pereira, who was the lead reporter for the Star on this. Thank you for reading! :)

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Toronto Star @thestar.com · Aug 16

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances #StarInvestigation

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances

The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Aug 16

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances, records obtained by the Star show.

From the front page of today's paper, by Ana Pereira
and me:
www.thestar.com/news/investi...

The Ford government touted Therme as a ‘world-class’ partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, ‘significant’ concerns have emerged over finances

The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business.

www.thestar.com

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John Woodside @woodsideful.bsky.social · Jul 23

Huge climate win from the ICJ that sharply rebuked Canada which argued it was not bound by international law to seriously fight climate change.

Going forward “Canada's pursuit of mega fossil fuel expansion projects stands in stark defiance of the ICJ." www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/23/n...

Landmark court ruling a stark rebuke of Canadian position on climate change

The ICJ finding is a watershed moment in the fight against climate change that should send shivers down the spine of the fossil fuel industry, while threatening to upend the legality of Prime Minister...

www.nationalobserver.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Jul 23

This is a perfect story thelocal.to/ontario-nigh...

On the Hunt for Nightcrawlers in the Worm-Picking Capital of the World | The Local

Nearly all bait worms sold in North America are hand-plucked from farmland in this part of Canada. But with labour shortages and climate change, some worry we’re witnessing the final wiggles of a once...

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John Bowker @johnbowker.bsky.social · Jul 18

Mushkegowuk Chiefs designate Ring of Fire as ‘protected homeland’ mushkegowuk.ca/2025/07/16/m... #onpoli #cdnpolj

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Andrea Kirkwood (she/her) @kirkwoodlab.bsky.social · Jul 12

“York University scientist Sheila Colla remembered as a fierce advocate to save wild bees. Colla, 43, died Sunday of cancer. She successfully fought for the rusty-patched bumblebee to become the first bee listed as an endangered species in Canada and the U.S.”

www.thestar.com/news/gta/she...

‘Sheila just went for it’: York University scientist Sheila Colla remembered as a fierce advocate to save wild bees

Colla, 43, died Sunday of cancer. She successfully fought for the rusty-patched bumblebee to become the first bee listed as an endangered species in Canada and the U.S.

www.thestar.com

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Jul 10

Awful news. Sheila did such incredible work, and was so good at explaining it in ways journalists and the public could understand. Condolences to her family and friends.

Carly Ziter @carlyziter.bsky.social · Jul 10

Sheila was a remarkable friend, colleague, mentor, neighbour, and mother, who gave so much to all of her communities. I looked up to her immensely as a colleague who thought deeply about the way we do science and who we include and uphold. She will be deeply missed. www.gofundme.com/f/support-sh...

Donate to Support Sheila Colla Through Cancer Treatment, organized by Anna Penner

There is a good chance that you already know Sheila Colla: she is a brillian… Anna Penner needs your support for Support Sheila Colla Through Cancer Treatment

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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · Jul 10

NEW: Ontario’s environment minister is feeling the heat after writing to his federal counterpart asking Ottawa to repeal a slew of climate laws, a few months after briefing documents showed his government was set to miss its own emissions targets. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1128222...

On course to miss emissions targets, Ontario asks feds to repeal climate laws | Globalnews.ca

A joint letter from Alberta and Ontario asked the federal government to withdraw a series of existing laws to boost the economy in the face of U.S. tariffs.

globalnews.ca

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Emma McIntosh @emmamci.bsky.social · Jul 10

New from me and @sheilawang.bsky.social:

A mining firm with a history of pollution allegations in the U.S. wants to dig for gold upstream from Grassy Narrows First Nation.

The plan risks worsening the effects of old mercury lingering in the rivers, the nation says.
www.thestar.com/news/investi...

‘The threat of more poison in our water’: A gold mining firm plans to discharge wastewater upstream from Grassy Narrows

Kinross Gold says it adheres to the highest environmental standards. But there is growing concern about its history of alleged pollution.

www.thestar.com

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Jun 26

A New Canadian Group Launches to Defend Palestinian Journalists, by @kristendejager.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/06...

A New Canadian Group Launches to Defend Palestinian Journalists | The Tyee

At least 186 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza, Israel, Lebanon and the West Bank in the last 20 months.

thetyee.ca

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