Don't be defeatist, dear | Investigative reporter @UofT_IJB & grad student @munkschool | Previously @CTVNews, @TorontoStar | Find me underwater @padi
Toronto, Ontario
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Ya girl travelled to Thailand and back to Canada during a pandemic. Two contrasting quarantines allowed me to witness a HUGE gap in both countries' COVID-19 response.
Check out my latest for the @TorontoStar 👉
thestar.com/news/canada/2020…
Lead levels in over 2,300 #Ontario schools exceeded federal safety limits, affecting at least 800,000 students in last 4 years. NDP's @shaw_sandy called the results "shocking."
Read my latest for @UofT_ijb 👉
“It’s a crisis.” IJB report exposing widespread provincial #lead test failures in school and daycare drinking water prompts outrage.
Opposition is demanding the #Ontario government take action to address “shocking” lead levels.
#onpoli #DougFord
ijb.utoronto.ca/news/outrage…
You can search up your Ontario schools' lead levels in our interactive database:
ijb.utoronto.ca/school-dayca…
Some Ottawa schools had up to 82 per cent "failure rate," referring to how often water tests failed federal safety limits.
#onpoli #johnfraser #dougford #NDP @UofT_ijb
Solidarity with CTV folk
Post-layoff drinks with some current and former Bell Media digital folks from @CTVNews and @BNNBloomberg
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Two dozen dietitians in Canada were found collaborating with the Canadian Sugar Institute for sponsored posts promoting sugar. The lack of transparency caught the attention of the FTC. Details in my first investigative piece for @TorontoStar & @UofT_ijb: shorturl.at/dhK46
Big shout out to @thecribby & @_declankeogh and the entire @uoft_ijb team, who pulled together to ensure this important story saw the light. Grateful to have been a part of this project.
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✨Some personal news✨Excited to join @NarcityMedia as their newest Associate Editor! Can't wait to bring my skills and ideas to the table, covering all things Toronto and prioritizing imp community stories.
Send all your tips my way: rhythm.sachdeva@narcity.com
Why do a bunch of U.S lawmakers care that Swifties couldn't get their concert tickets? Find out in my latest for @CTVNews 👉
What is the future of working from home in Canada? Find out here in my latest for @CTVNews👉
ctvnews.ca/business/what-is-…
Why are Canadians getting their financial advice from TikTok? Read my latest for @CTVNews here 👉
Catholic hospitals's right to refuse procedures against their faith is one more barrier to Canadian women's right to abortion.
Read more in my latest for @CTVNews 👉
ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/abo…
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One of the most important stories I've worked on - abortion in Canada remains inaccessible to most women outside urban centres, without health insurance and with limited information about their rights. Is this the model system? My latest for @CTVNews 👉
"The Amazon union victory in NYC will clearly extend beyond the borders."
Read my latest about a new Amazon union drive in Alberta here 👉
ctvnews.ca/business/amazon-w…
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Many international students from #Ukraine can no longer access funds from home, while dealing with insurmountable barriers to stay in touch with their families. Are universities helping them?
Read my latest for @CTVNews 👉
ctvnews.ca/canada/i-might-ha…
Happy to announce I'll be starting as a web reporter with @CTVToronto next week! DM me your tips, or if you just want to rant 🙏
I can't stand that we live in a reality where a powerful journalist of colour creating waves in her field is met with threats instead of awe. So, as a small attempt to counteract this bullshit, I will be sending fan mail to as many reporters as I can today :p Stay tuned.
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Just wrapped up an amazing summer with @CdnPressOntario. A big thank you to CP's team for all your support, with special mention to my editors, @Dianamehta & @Merita_ilo! I'm excited for what's next in store, but for now, ya girl is officially on sabbatical 🌅
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Had the absolute pleasure to work with @abresge for a story that hit home and is so important for the intl student community:
Read my latest for @CdnPressNews via the @globeandmail👉
theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
Gymming in stage 3 might look a little different! Gym goers can expect health screenings, masks on the premises, and limited access to locker rooms.
Read more in my latest for the
@CdnPressNews via the @TorontoStar 👉
thestar.com/news/gta/2021/07…
I spoke to Dr. @jemyjoseph about the new challenges that hospitals in Scarborough are facing as COVID cases finally decline, who says inequities in her ER reflect those long present in the community. Read my latest for the @TorontoStar 👉
For this Scarborough ER doctor the crisis is far from over — even as COVID-19 cases decline. She explains why thestar.com/news/gta/2021/06… from Radio Room alum @RhythmSachdeva via @torontostar
My friend and colleague is trying to recover from a devastating house fire and is looking for new accomodation in Markham/North York/Scarborough for her and her family. DM me with any leads!
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✨ Some personal news ✨
Starting next Monday, I'll be starting as as a full time reporter for @CdnPressNews. I'm eternally grateful to the @TorontoStar and their amazing staff, learned lots from some fantastic people and am now looking forward to my next chapter! 🥳