@jpags

Crime reporter focusing on youth justice for @TorontoStar.

 Toronto, Ontario
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Joined December 2008
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FYI I joined the other thing. Follow me there! bsky.app/profile/j-pags.bsky…
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Accused in Toronto cop’s death had been working for gun-for-hire network suspected in tow truck, GFL shootings thestar.com/news/gta/accused… @TorontoStar

Accused in Toronto cop’s death had been working for gun-for-hire network suspected in GFL, tow-tr...

Authorities allege Nicholas Bennett, 19, shot at Const. Marc Pinizzotto during a raid at a North York home Thursday morning, killing him.

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This teen stabbed an 83-year-old grandmother to death on her front lawn. A psychologist says there were warning signs at Durham school: “I was afraid something like this was going to happen.” #ICYMI, from @jpags: trib.al/0fnSh0U

This teen stabbed an 83-year-old grandmother to death. A psychologist says there were warning signs...

School psychologist’s account of events before 14-year-old fatally stabbed Pickering grandmother raises questions about schools’ ability to respond to cries for help from kids.

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Ben Spurr@BenSpurrMay 25
From @_VictoriaGibson and me: As the OPP investigation into Parthi Kandavel continues, two sources linked to developments in his ward allege he asked them to arrange six-figure payments to third parties. The councillor denies any wrongdoing. thestar.com/news/investigati…

OPP contact more developers for investigation of Toronto councillor Parthi Kandavel, source says

Councillor Parthi Kandavel discussed payments to third parties, according to new allegations. He has denied wrongdoing.

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Matthew Bingley@mattybingMay 20
We're into silly season and it's worth noting that mayoral candidate Brad Bradford voted against a member's motion in December from Councillor Jon Burnside focusing on increasing on E-Bike Enforcement on sidewalks. secure.toronto.ca/council/ag… #topoli
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@BradMBradfordMay 20
Mayor Chow has asked us to accept that motorcycles on the sidewalk and battery fires in our buildings are the price of a growing city. They are not. It’s time to crack down on these mini motorcycles. 👇 torontosun.com/news/local-ne…

Bradford pledges crackdown on 'mini-motorcycle' menace

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Abby O'Brien@abbyjobrienFeb 6
#BREAKING: Toronto Const. Timothy Barnhardt, charged in Project South, denied bail thestar.com/news/gta/toronto…

Const. Timothy Barnhardt denied bail — as Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw tries to restore faith...

Barnhardt, 56, is facing 18 criminal charges after the months-long probe that allegedly found Toronto cops leaking confidential information.

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Heads high, Toronto.
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Carrie Tait@CarrieTait21 Jul 2025
Hi, yes, g'morning. This is awkward. But targeting a reporter - hi! - with surreptitiously obtained photos and details of her tooling around town is an attack on the public's right to know. theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…

Globe and Mail reporter targeted by online campaign, photographed surreptitiously in public settings

An anonymous X account posted photos of Alberta reporter Carrie Tait and described her movements as she reported on a health authority controversy

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A Superior court judge has ruled that not only was the charter rights of the girls violated when they were made to strip completely naked, but the provincial government's policy to allow routine strip searches is unreasonable thestar.com/news/gta/routine…

Routine strip searches of girls in provincial custody ruled unconstitutional by Superior court judge

The decision comes after lawyers for four of the girls charged in the swarming death of Kenneth Lee challenged their treatment in custody.

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“A front line youth justice worker, faced with an issue involving a youth in detention, should be able to determine from these reasons the requirements for a constitutionally compliant strip search going forward..."
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“Articulating to a manager information that gives rise to a reasonable suspicion that a detained youth possesses contraband, or that a strip search is otherwise necessary, and securing the manager’s approval, is likely to be sufficient.”
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Amy Dempsey Raven@amydempsey6 May 2025
I'm thrilled to be nominated for a Michener Award with some of my very best Toronto Star colleagues, @Megan_Ogilvie, @wendygillis & @jpags. And alongside powerful work from other journalists across the country. thestar.com/news/gta/toronto…

Toronto Star investigations among finalists for Canada’s top journalism prize

Reporting by Megan Ogilvie, Amy Dempsey Raven, Wendy Gillis and Jennifer Pagliaro revealed Ontario’s systemic failure of vulnerable children.

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Shoutout to @Sadeenmohsen, @JSchool_CU student (and @CharlatanLive editor!), for the best election story ottawacitizen.com/news/how-b…

How Bruce Fanjoy (somehow) beat Pierre Poilievre in Carleton

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The amazing tradition of journalists playing the hits for charity is back and better than ever with my pal @nathanwhitlock’s live karaoke band. See you there? Tickets: tixtree.com/api/events/pre-r…
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Abby O'Brien@abbyjobrien3 Oct 2024
Excited to announce that I’m joining the @TorontoStar as a reporting intern! My first assignment is with the city & breaking news desk. Kicking it off on a high note with my first physical file on the front page. Got a tip or story idea? Reach out to [email protected]
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Jeff Gray@jeffreybgray25 Sep 2024
BREAKING: Ontario Premier Doug Ford vows to build a tunnel under the congested Highway 401. No mention of cost, expected to be many billions. Says it would extend from Mississauga to Markham, "one of the world's longest tunnels."
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Calvi Leon@calvi_leon25 Sep 2024
'There is no justice here': Anguished mother speaks out after daughter shot dead in the crossfire of a Toronto 'gun battle'. thestar.com/news/gta/there-i… via @TorontoStar
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