Sandy Garossino
About Sandy Garossino
Sandy Garossino has been focused through 2023 on researching the relationship between Canada and China and this work will be released in January 2024. Previously, she was been the public affairs columnist for Canada's National Observer, responsible for some of CNO's most groundbreaking investigations. She is a former Crown prosecutor and prominent media commentator, whose bold writing is read by millions across North America.
Her writing provides depth on topics where the media's analysis of controversial and urgent topics misses the mark. She is the winner of 'Best Column' in Canada in the 2016 Canadian Online Publishing Association's awards, and was a finalist for the Jack Webster Award for 'Best Column' in 2019.
Anatomy of a stand-off: What lies ahead for Kinder Morgan?
Storm clouds are gathering for a massive public confrontation over Kinder Morgan's pipeline expansion Metro Vancouver. Or are they?
LOOSE CANONS AND LOADED GUNS: Who judges judges?
My first solo trial as a fresh-faced young defence counsel was before a provincial court judge notorious for his irrational temper. Later I learned about the loaded handgun he carried under his robes.
Thrill and amaze us, Vancouver Aquarium, and retire the whales
Here's an idea for the Vancouver Aquarium. Instead of continuing the anachronistic display of captive whales and dolphins, how about incorporating the excitement of virtual and augmented reality?
Bing of the World
Bing was one of Canada's foremost architects, having received multiple honorary degrees, the Order of Canada and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's highest honour, the RAIC Gold Medal
SEIZE THE HOUR, AMERICA: Demand immediate criminal investigation of Trump
Trump's campaign may have colluded with foreign powers, hostile interests, and potentially even elements within the FBI, to subvert the democratic process and American Constitution. That's treason.
Sandy Garossino: FBI and WikiLeaks attacks are a digital strip-search of a woman candidate
Conservative white guys have wigged out over the Clinton campaign, but it’s almost over.
What Lyin’ Melania’s not telling you
Something is very wrong over in the black tower above Fifth Avenue.
Why Judge Camp still makes me itchy
What brain trust would appoint a downtown Calgary oil and gas lawyer to judge the credibility of young homeless Indigenous women such as the complainant in this case? I’m still scratching my head.
Why pay for news when you can get it for free?
What if the same people and companies that pay to get politicians elected also own and control local media? Or national? Are you getting the news you need to make informed decisions?
EXCLUSIVE: Trump's Putin connection draws fire from former prime minister
The world is closely watching Trump’s relationship with Putin. Former Canadian prime minister Kim Campbell, an expert on Russian and Eastern European politics, speaks to the National Observer.