Emma McIntosh
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About Emma McIntosh
Emma McIntosh has covered environment, energy and national news. She covered misinformation and disinformation in the 2019 federal election. She has reported for StarMetro Calgary, the Toronto Star and the Calgary Herald as well as Canada's National Observer. A former Seattle-ite and dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, Emma graduated from Ryerson University's undergraduate journalism program in 2018.
She has focused on investigative journalism since 2017. Emma also covered the Alberta provincial election in April 2019. Projects she's worked on have been shortlisted for multiple national awards, including a National Newspaper Award, the Canadian Hillman Prize and CJF Jackman Award for Excellence.
Ford government to square off with First Nations, enviro groups in court
Last spring, Ontario’s auditor general warned the government that changes to environmental assessments in Bill 197 were “not compliant” with the law. Now, First Nations and environmental groups are asking a judge to review the decision.
Enbridge defiant as Michigan threatens to seize Line 5 pipeline profits
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered Enbridge to shut down Line 5 by Wednesday night, citing concerns over the risk of an oil spill into the Great Lakes. Whitmer is now warning she’ll seek to seize the company’s profits from the pipeline if it doesn’t comply.
Canada files brief in U.S. federal court over Line 5 dispute
On the eve of the shutdown deadline for Line 5 pipeline, Canada has filed a brief in U.S. court, siding with Calgary-based energy company Enbridge.
Ontario adds 15 plants and animals to species-at-risk list
The number of new additions to the list is unusually high this year — that’s because of logistical delays, not Ontario’s new endangered species law.
What happens if Line 5 pipeline shuts down?
Analysts say it’s unlikely Line 5 will get turned off, although Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered pipeline company Enbridge to do so next Wednesday. But if the pipeline did go offline, it could spur a scramble to meet fuel demand.
What happens next with Ontario’s Highway 413?
The federal government’s decision this week to review the environmental impact of Ontario’s Highway 413 will slow down the project by several months at least. But long term, the controversial project’s future is unclear.
Ontario Liberals take aim at Ford’s new Greenbelt Council chair
The new chair of Ontario’s Greenbelt Council, former environment minister Norm Sterling, has come under fire for voting against the creation of the protected area. Now, the Ontario Liberals are calling more of Sterling’s record into question, calling him “Ontario’s worst environment minister.”
RCMP investigating pro-PC ads from group by developer with ties to Ford
The RCMP are investigating whether Vaughan Working Families violated election financing law. The corporation behind the group is led by Michael DeGasperis, a prominent developer whose ties to Premier Doug Ford were highlighted in a recent National Observer/Torstar investigation.
Feds take charge of environmental assessment for controversial Hwy. 413
Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson decided to intervene on Ontario's Highway 413 Monday, a decision that throws the project's fate into question. But Wilkinson declined to step in on the Progressive Conservatives' other contentious highway proposal, the Bradford Bypass.
Will feds step in on Ontario’s highway plans? Stay tuned
Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is required to make a decision by Tuesday on whether Ottawa will take over environmental assessments for Ontario’s Highway 413 and Bradford Bypass. His choice could have major implications for the projects’ futures.