
Frédérik Plante
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Investigative Reporter for the @TorontoStar. Got a tip? [email protected] English/Français/Español. Also there: @fxplante.bsky.social
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27-11-2011 21:47:51
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The Mind Mappers hits shelves on Tuesday! For the The Globe and Mail I wrote about how the golden age of neuroscience in Montreal was globally important but also an only-in-Canada success story. theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl….

He was arrested, lost his job and fought for two years to clear his name. Then a ‘deeply flawed’ police investigation fell apart in court. Read my first piece for the Toronto Star here: thestar.com/news/investiga…




If you read anything today it should be Kate Allen's Toronto Star investigation: Critical workplace injuries spike on the hottest days of the year. The province knows heat is a potentially lethal threat but protections it once proposed never materialized. thestar.com/interactives/h…

Over a year ago, a woman approached me with a story about her five-year relationship with Regina police Sgt. Robert Semenchuck. Her case has exposed a disturbing misuse of police power and resources targeting dozens of women. Please read, please share. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Yesterday, Bike Share Toronto reached a record 36,000 trips! In addition the 14-day average is about 20% higher than this time last year. The popularity of the system is exploding, and our governments need to support a safe and connected cycling network.


Great reporting from Emma McIntosh (same handle on the other app) and Andy Takagi thestar.com/news/investiga…


Ontario Line construction has unleashed a rat problem for some residents nearby. Metrolinx has promised to pay for exterminators — but many say they’ve been left with the bill. From Andy Takagi and me: thestar.com/news/investiga…







IDF soldiers ordered to shoot deliberately at unarmed Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid نير حسون Nir Hasson ניר חסון yaniv kubovich יניב קובוביץ Bar Peleg Haaretz.com haaretz.com/israel-news/20…
