Isaac Phan Nay
About Isaac Phan Nay
Isaac Phan Nay is a Cambodian-Lithuanian reporter and graduate from the journalism program at Carleton University. He has written about youth and young people in and around Toronto, and covered Indigenous Urban Communities in and around Ottawa thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative and the Government of Canada.
He also reports on science and how we can mitigate the damage we've done to the planet. Previously, Isaac reported breaking news for the Toronto Star.
Isaac grew up in Richmond Hill, Ont.
Toronto school board eyes 485 staff cuts, including youth workers and counsellors
One week after a survey found Ontario students are struggling to access mental health support, a Toronto District School Board report shows its budget for next year accounts for 485 fewer positions for school-based staff.
Ontario students ‘being pushed through the cracks’ when it comes to mental health support
Principals reported “increased behavioural issues, kids struggling with self-regulation, and kids struggling with being able to stay mentally healthy,” said Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education.
Chasing darkness — Canadians fight to protect jet black skies
New research published in the journal Science shows light pollution gets worse every year, meaning stargazers have to travel further and further to see space.
They fought for decades to be recognized as Indigenous. Now they want to take the federal government to court
As one woman’s journey to register for status under the Indian Act comes to a head, a lawsuit aims to make Canada pay for the damage the legislation may have caused.
How you can cut your grocery budget — and emissions
Grabbing groceries before they get trashed has a green side-effect, too: reducing food waste cuts down on planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, research shows.
Ontario natural resources minister accused of violating endangered species law
The man appointed to lead Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry last week is facing accusations he violated the province's endangered species law.
Lessons from Canadian cities that cherish and protect greenspace
Despite the best efforts of park volunteers like Cynthia Dwyer, Canadian cities are losing greenspace, a Statistics Canada report shows.
Inside the 'freedom' protest
Alongside signs promoting freedom and unity, protesters in Ottawa have displayed swastikas, Confederate flags and other white nationalist imagery. A hate crime expert says convoy organizers may be tokenizing BIPOC protesters to build support.