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Ricochet was the first to identify the man operating an illegal Airbnb network out of the building that burned, tied the building’s owner to the scheme and exposed the nature of this new, and as yet unreported, type of property scam. In the wake of the fire there was a flurry of new legislation, lawsuits and policy changes seeking to crack ...
Ricochet’s 10 year anniversary - Ricochet
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We practice public-interest journalism. Founded in 2014, Ricochet Media is a national, non-profit media outlet with a mandate to serve the public interest. We publish rigorous, well-edited investigative journalism and incisive opinion with a focus on climate, Indigenous rights and corporate and government accountability. All of our content is freely available, without ads, and is …
Unveiling the Cover-Up: Environmental Racism in Fort Chipewyan
1 day ago · Indigenous Investigation. ‘Outrageously blatant environmental racism’: Evidence of contamination was kept secret from Fort Chipewyan. Brandi Morin. Transport Canada withheld two crucial studies that reveal significant concerns at a federally-owned wharf. Now three First Nation communities are trying to get action. November 14 2024.
The Dark Reality of Airbnbs in Quebec: Loopholes Exposed
4 days ago · An investigation by Ricochet has found that more than 1,500 entire homes and apartments across Quebec, registered with the government as primary residences, are likely being rented out as commercial operations on Airbnb by real-estate agents, hotel businesses, convicted criminals, and some of the province’s wealthiest citizens as of late this ...
First Nations say governments should give fewer subsidies to fossil ...
Oct 11, 2024 · Anishnawbe Business Professional Association president Jason Rasevych (centre) speaks to prospective investors on the importance of accelerating Indigenous-led, Nature-based Climate Solutions in Canada during Climate Week in New York City earlier this month.
‘He lit a fire’: Honouring the legacy of Murray Sinclair
2 days ago · A national commemorative ceremony took place for Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Sudoma. Sinclair died November 4 at the age of 73, after a lifetime fighting racism and drawing attention to “Canada’s” genocide against Indigenous ...
Canadian journalism is dying, and philanthropy won’t save it
Sep 20, 2024 · One by one, the philanthropic organizations that once funded journalism are “changing direction” and “shifting strategies” away from funding news. This, at a time when the government is encouraging non-profit outlets like Ricochet to attain charitable-like status and go after philanthropic funds. These are devastating losses, and each ...
How the far-right nearly took over B.C. - Ricochet
Oct 28, 2024 · The rise of the BC Conservatives began with two departures from the BC Liberals, who governed the province from 2001 to 2017. First, in 2021, the Liberals refused to allow Aaron Gunn, the former spokesperson for B.C. Proud, to contest the party leadership eventually won by Kevin Falcon. Then, in August 2022, Falcon expelled John Rustad from ...
Pierre Poilievre and the end of guaranteed rights and freedoms
Jun 17, 2024 · The Conservative leader signals that he’s willing to go down a dangerous path by promising to use the notwithstanding clause to suspend fundamental rights. June 17 2024. Pierre Poilievre at the Conservative party convention last year. | Photo via CTV screenshot. Speaking to the Canadian Police Association, Conservative Leader, and likely ...