Andrew Russell
Global News
Toronto, ON, Canada
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2 trailers, 1 boat: Docs. reveal ‘very comfortable’ lifestyle of Ont. youth home operator
A Global News/APTN investigation uncovered court documents outlining how one of the key players behind Connor Homes appeared to live “a very comfortable lifestyle." → Read More
Inside Ontario group homes where kids were called ‘paychecks’
A Global News and APTN investigation discovered the key players behind Connor Homes have amassed real-estate assets estimated to be in excess of $10 million. → Read More
NDP, Green Party call for end to for-profit care in Ontario child-welfare system
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said her party is immediately pledging to remove profit-motivated group homes and foster care operators. → Read More
How more gun tracing can help Canada clamp down on cross-border trafficking
Needs to drastically increase the number of firearms traced to help stop guns at the border. → Read More
How more gun tracing can help Canada clamp down on cross-border trafficking
Needs to drastically increase the number of firearms traced to help stop guns at the border. → Read More
As Canada’s home prices soared during COVID-19, real-estate money laundering audits fell 64%
As nearly half a billion dollars in sales flooded the Canadian housing market last year, audits conducted by Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog plummeted during COVID-19. → Read More
The booster debate: Will you need a third COVID-19 shot?
Questions on booster shots are dividing scientists. Who needs a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine? And when might they need it? → Read More
New report details how Canadian weapons are allegedly fuelling Yemen war
The Trudeau government is facing fresh calls to end arms exports to Saudi Arabia following a new report that details how Canadian-made weapons are being used in the war in Yemen. → Read More
London attack was latest of Canada’s ‘most deadly’ form of extremism, national security adviser says
Gray Ridge Egg Farms said Tuesday the alleged London attacker was a part-time employee but co-workers were baffled. → Read More
Coronavirus: 6.3M travellers entered Canada and didn’t quarantine
More than six million travellers have entered Canada since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic without being forced to quarantine, new statistics show. → Read More
Former Neskantaga contractor accused of cutting corners in other First Nations
Five of the projects have been peppered with allegations, including excessive overcharges, deficient work, delays and racism, reveals an investigation. → Read More
Nova Scotia shooter talked about guns amid COVID-19 pandemic, court docs allege
The gunman who killed 22 people in Nova Scotia had previously attended gun shows in the United States and was concerned about arming himself amid the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
What happened at Markhaven ‘was going on in many, many places,’ expert says
An inside look at a COVID-19 outbreak at an Ontario nursing home that killed 17 people. → Read More
This Ontario First Nation has been under a boil water advisory for 25 years. Now Ottawa is investigating
Ottawa has agreed to investigate the conduct of construction companies that may have contributed to the current water crisis in a remote Ontario First Nation. → Read More
Here’s a closer look at 6 states that will decide the next U.S. president
After a long election night, the United States presidency was still undecided Wednesday morning. Here's a look at where the key remaining races stand. → Read More
Donald Trump projected to win Florida
President Donald Trump has won Florida and its 29 electoral votes. → Read More
WE Charity founders say group ‘far from perfect,’ defend program launched while ‘scrambling’
Trudeau family members have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in speaking fees from the group → Read More
Trudeau government has announced at least $5.5M in funding to WE Charity since 2015
WE Charity has received at least $5.5 million from the Trudeau government from 2015-2019. → Read More
Coronavirus: Worker at long-care home where 53 people died speaks out
A personal support worker at a long-term care home in the Greater Toronto Area where 53 residents died says the facility is not ready for a second wave of COVID-19. → Read More
Former partner of Nova Scotia gunman renounces will, public trustee takes over
The move came after his ex-girlfriend renounced his will. → Read More