Andrew Russell
National Online Journalist, Investigative
Andrew Russell is a national investigative reporter with Global News.
His work has helped change legislation at multiple levels of government, launched investigations into companies, and sparked national conversations on a range of issues affecting Canadians.
He got his start in journalism in 2013 with an internship at Global after completing degrees at the University of Toronto and Humber College’s graduate journalism program. He’s reported for both globalnews.ca, Global National, and the current affairs show The New Reality tackling stories on Canada’s COVID-19 response, problems inside the long-term care industry, First Nations’ lack of access to safe drinking water, financial crimes in Canadian real-estate, and the opioid crisis.
In 2018, he was nominated as a finalist for the Governor General’s Michener Award for public service journalism for the series, Inadmissible, which exposed discrimination inside Canada’s immigration system. He’s also the recipient of multiple RTNDA awards, and is a three-time nominee for the CJF Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism.
He is currently based in Toronto.
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Video Archives
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Opioid Crisis: Mothers losing children to fentanyl overdoses speak out on small community in crisis
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Canadian Civil Liberties Association calls COVID-19 fines ‘confusing’ and ‘overboard’
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Michael Blois shares his story of being critically injured while serving Afghanistan
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Afghanistan veteran speaks about the importance of honouring those who served
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Ontario mom searches for answers about daughter’s disappearance
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Ontario doctor says province should be more clear about mental health services
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Ontario doctor discusses mental health care in the province
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Renee Williams, of St. Catharines Ontario., describes what it is like to suffer from depression
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What is irradiated beef and is it safe?
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New Jersey man pleads guilty to killing mother 2 days after completing 30-year prison sentence
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Jian Ghomeshi: a timeline of the former radio host’s fall from grace
Author Archives
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Ontario proposing fines of $250K for anyone caught breaking child-protection lawsOntario is proposing to increase fines for individuals convicted of breaking child-welfare laws from $1,000 per day of non-compliance to a maximum court-imposed fine of $250,000.InvestigationsJul 18
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Ontario ombudsman slams foster care company, child welfare agencies for failing Indigenous girlOntario's ombudsman has released a searing report which details how multiple child welfare agencies failed to ensure the safety of a 13-year-old Indigenous girl.InvestigationsApr 13
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A closer look at MP Han Dong’s voting record on ChinaIn an effort to glean more about Han Dong's positions on issues regarding China, Global News compiled a review of his votes and statements inside and out of the House of CommonsPoliticsMar 25
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Ontario children’s aid society handed $1.3M after Global News reportSarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society (CAS) received the new money and is home to a groundbreaking initiative in the province's child-welfare systemInvestigationsMar 23
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Vincent Ke resigns from Ontario PC caucus amid 2019 election interference allegationsOntario legislative member Vincent Ke has resigned from the Ontario PC party following a Global News report of allegations election interference.PoliticsMar 10
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Ontario youth group home chain hit with $60M proposed class-action over alleged ‘abuse’A proposed class-action lawsuit filed against an Ontario group home chain alleges the company’s key figures “enriched” themselves at the expense of vulnerable kids in their care.InvestigationsMar 6
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Man charged in fatal assault of 89-year-old Toronto woman was wanted by police: docsA man charged with manslaughter in the fatal assault of an 89-year-old woman in downtown Toronto was wanted by police on an outstanding warrant stemming from an attack in 2020.CrimeJan 24
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Whistleblowers allege U of T data project collected 600K patient records without consentA University of Toronto data project is alleged to have collected over 600,000 electronic medical records without consent. A group of family doctors is blowing the whistle.HealthJan 23
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Boy found malnourished, living in squalor after ‘chronic neglect’ by Toronto children’s aid: reportA report from Ontario's Ombudsman reveals how the Children's Aid Society of Toronto repeatedly failed to protect a 10-year-old boy.InvestigationsDec 19, 2022
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Opposition calls for investigation into Ontario for-profit group home chainOntario's NDP are calling for an investigation into the province’s second-largest operator of kids’ group homes following an investigation by Global News.InvestigationsNov 23, 2022
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Reports, inspections, a death: Red flags raised for years inside kids group home chainA Global News investigation has uncovered two government reports that raised serious concerns about a large Ontario group home chain.InvestigationsNov 23, 2022
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‘Like a zombie’: Ontario group home chain accused of overmedicating kids in careFormer workers and youth who lived at a large chain of group homes say they were overmedicated, a Global News investigation has found.InvestigationsNov 22, 2022
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‘Throwaway kids’: Allegations of human trafficking, mistreatment at Ont. group home chainA Global News investigation into one of Ontario's largest for-profit group home providers has revealed alarming allegations.InvestigationsNov 21, 2022
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Child welfare agencies, families left in dark about ‘high-risk’ group homes, some linked to deathsThe Ontario government is failing to disclose 'high-risk' foster care and group homes with children’s aid societies - the organizations responsible for placing kids in care.CanadaSep 22, 2022
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Parole records reveal lengthy criminal past of gunman behind GTA shooting rampageParole documents obtained by Global News reveal criminal past of suspected gunman in GTA shooting rampage.CrimeSep 13, 2022
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Ontario ombudsman finds ‘substantial increase’ in complaints involving kids in carePaul Dubé outlined trends and investigations his office handled between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 in a report released Tuesday.InvestigationsAug 10, 2022
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2 trailers, 1 boat: Docs. reveal ‘very comfortable’ lifestyle of Ont. youth home operatorA Global News/APTN investigation uncovered court documents outlining how one of the key players behind Connor Homes appeared to live “a very comfortable lifestyle."InvestigationsJul 6, 2022
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Inside Ontario group homes where kids were called ‘paycheques’A Global News and APTN investigation discovered the key players behind Connor Homes have amassed real-estate assets estimated to be in excess of $10 million.InvestigationsJul 4, 2022
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‘A body check’: Kids restrained over 2000 times in one year in Ontario’s child-welfare systemAn investigation by Global News and APTN has found physical restraints occur at an alarming rate inside Ontario's group homes. Experts say their use is psychologically damaging.InvestigationsJun 7, 2022
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Inspection reports reveal disturbing conditions inside Ontario group homesA child sleeping on a soiled mattress and lack of access to dental care were among some of the violations cited by ministry inspectors who visited Ontario's group homes.InvestigationsJun 1, 2022
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How Global News/APTN exposed alarming conditions in Ontario’s child-welfare systemReporters filed dozens of freedom of information requests to get everything from inspection reports to budget data to understand how the province's child welfare system operates.InvestigationsJun 1, 2022
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NDP, Green Party call for end to for-profit care in Ontario child-welfare systemNDP Leader Andrea Horwath said her party is immediately pledging to remove profit-motivated group homes and foster care operators.InvestigationsMay 30, 2022
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Inside Ontario’s ‘scary’ child-welfare system where kids are ‘commodities’Former residents and experts in child welfare paint a startling portrait of a system that lacks qualified staff and one that neglects and even mistreats some children.InvestigationsMay 28, 2022
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How more gun tracing can help Canada clamp down on cross-border traffickingNeeds to drastically increase the number of firearms traced to help stop guns at the border.CrimeMay 20, 2022
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Where are Ontario’s crime guns coming from? New data shows top U.S. source statesA Global News investigation into cross-border trafficking offers new insight on where Ontario's crime guns are coming and how they are being purchased.CrimeMay 19, 2022