Bobby Hristova
@bobbyhristova.bsky.social
Journalist with CBC Marketplace https://www.cbc.ca/1.4863852 • I like hard-hitting, accountability journalism • I believe your story can help others • #cdnfoi enthusiast • #HamOnt
I'm humbled to see my investigation for CBC Hamilton into segregation at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre is an RTDNA finalist in the central region for multiplatform enterprise reporting. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #hamont #cdnfoi #osint #rtdna #cdnmedia
Segregation rates in Ontario jails are rising. Here's why putting prisoners in 'the hole' is raising alarms | CBC News
Ontario has long faced calls to end segregation in its jails, but a CBC investigation shows prisoners are being isolated more often. In Hamilton, it's happening at a higher rate than elsewhere in the ...
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June 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Reposted by Bobby Hristova
From @bobbyhristova.bsky.social and I this weekend: we took a look at a few iconic Canadian products that have increased in price since the trade war began, and ask experts: is this a maple tax?
of course, as many things in our world are, it's complicated!
of course, as many things in our world are, it's complicated!
The price of patriotism: Have grocers boosted the cost of some iconic Canadian brands? | CBC News
Marketplace analyzed price data from one downtown Toronto Loblaws store from the start of the year to find out if products that are ‘Prepared in Canada’ have increased in price
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April 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
From @bobbyhristova.bsky.social and I this weekend: we took a look at a few iconic Canadian products that have increased in price since the trade war began, and ask experts: is this a maple tax?
of course, as many things in our world are, it's complicated!
of course, as many things in our world are, it's complicated!
Reposted by Bobby Hristova
at Marketplace, my colleague @bobbyhristova.bsky.social and I are working on a series of stories about prices of consumers goods in the midst of potential "maple washing" and tariffs. got any examples? send them my way!
April 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
at Marketplace, my colleague @bobbyhristova.bsky.social and I are working on a series of stories about prices of consumers goods in the midst of potential "maple washing" and tariffs. got any examples? send them my way!
NEW: Hey, parents: Advertisers could be using mobile games to build profiles about your kids
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Hey, parents: Advertisers could be using mobile games to build profiles about your kids | CBC News
A Marketplace investigation has pulled back the curtain on how some mobile games, which seem to attract children, use loopholes in rules protecting kids’ data — allowing marketers to build advertising...
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March 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
NEW: Hey, parents: Advertisers could be using mobile games to build profiles about your kids
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NEW: My latest investigation with CBC’s Marketplace saw our team track the price of items sold at Old Navy and Canadian Tire for months.
We wanted to see how often those items went on sale and whether the prices were true discounts.
Here’s what we found: www.cbc.ca/news/marketp...
We wanted to see how often those items went on sale and whether the prices were true discounts.
Here’s what we found: www.cbc.ca/news/marketp...
When is a deal really a deal? We tracked prices at Old Navy and Canadian Tire to find out | CBC News
Marketplace tracks sale items at popular stores and reveals false discounts, including products that are always on sale and some that are advertised on big sales days, but are actually cheaper during ...
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February 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
NEW: My latest investigation with CBC’s Marketplace saw our team track the price of items sold at Old Navy and Canadian Tire for months.
We wanted to see how often those items went on sale and whether the prices were true discounts.
Here’s what we found: www.cbc.ca/news/marketp...
We wanted to see how often those items went on sale and whether the prices were true discounts.
Here’s what we found: www.cbc.ca/news/marketp...
Are you a parent who is concerned about how much time your child spends playing games on their phone?
If so, please send me a message because I want to hear from you!
If so, please send me a message because I want to hear from you!
January 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Are you a parent who is concerned about how much time your child spends playing games on their phone?
If so, please send me a message because I want to hear from you!
If so, please send me a message because I want to hear from you!
A huge announcement by CBC here - it will hire up to 30 new journalists in 22 locations in a n effort to tell stories in underserved communities.
Two of those locations are Oshawa and Niagara Region. www.cbc.ca/news/editors... #cdnmedia #localnewsmatters
Two of those locations are Oshawa and Niagara Region. www.cbc.ca/news/editors... #cdnmedia #localnewsmatters
Local news matters: CBC to hire more journalists, launch new platforms | CBC News
There are a number of important initiatives underway to build CBC News service and connection in small communities — including a significant expansion of local journalism in underserved markets.
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January 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A huge announcement by CBC here - it will hire up to 30 new journalists in 22 locations in a n effort to tell stories in underserved communities.
Two of those locations are Oshawa and Niagara Region. www.cbc.ca/news/editors... #cdnmedia #localnewsmatters
Two of those locations are Oshawa and Niagara Region. www.cbc.ca/news/editors... #cdnmedia #localnewsmatters
Reposted by Bobby Hristova
If you’re able, please consider donating to this independent fundraiser for TVO workers who were laid off just before the holidays.
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Donate to Support laid off TVO workers, organized by Natasha Bulowski
We are raising funds for 16 laid off TVO-Canadian Media Guild members. TVO cruelly laid … Natasha Bulowski needs your support for Support laid off TVO workers
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December 21, 2024 at 9:20 PM
If you’re able, please consider donating to this independent fundraiser for TVO workers who were laid off just before the holidays.
https://buff.ly/3BJYX37
https://buff.ly/3BJYX37
I don't gatekeep, so here’s a tip for any journalist – and especially investigative reporters.
Reporters, editors and freelancers can apply to get a year of free access to LinkedIn Premium Business, which lets you send unlimited customized invites to people.
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Reporters, editors and freelancers can apply to get a year of free access to LinkedIn Premium Business, which lets you send unlimited customized invites to people.
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December 20, 2024 at 7:53 PM
I don't gatekeep, so here’s a tip for any journalist – and especially investigative reporters.
Reporters, editors and freelancers can apply to get a year of free access to LinkedIn Premium Business, which lets you send unlimited customized invites to people.
business.linkedin.com/cx/linkedin-...
Reporters, editors and freelancers can apply to get a year of free access to LinkedIn Premium Business, which lets you send unlimited customized invites to people.
business.linkedin.com/cx/linkedin-...
Happy Holidays!
December 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Happy Holidays!
Kevin Donovan’s tireless battle to unseal Toronto police documents filed in court continues to unearth new details about missteps while investigating the Sherman murders.
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Toronto police skipped ‘Homicide 101’ and never sought alibis from family and friends of murdered billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman
Investigative sources tell the Star the lack of alibis is likely why homicide detectives have been unable to clear any of the many “persons of interest” suspected of having a
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December 14, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Kevin Donovan’s tireless battle to unseal Toronto police documents filed in court continues to unearth new details about missteps while investigating the Sherman murders.
www.thestar.com/news/investi...
www.thestar.com/news/investi...
Great use of #cdnfoi and data by Nicholas Frew that shows how Alberta hospital patients waiting to move into continuing care are paying millions in fees.
It's a numbers story that doesn't feel like a numbers story and uses nice, clean graphics.
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It's a numbers story that doesn't feel like a numbers story and uses nice, clean graphics.
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Alberta hospital patients waiting to move into continuing care are paying millions in fees | CBC News
The Alberta government says the number of patients occupying hospital beds without needing that level of care is a key driver of the need to overhaul the provincial health-care system. Such patients a...
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December 12, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Great use of #cdnfoi and data by Nicholas Frew that shows how Alberta hospital patients waiting to move into continuing care are paying millions in fees.
It's a numbers story that doesn't feel like a numbers story and uses nice, clean graphics.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It's a numbers story that doesn't feel like a numbers story and uses nice, clean graphics.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Bobby Hristova
“'We have the ability to do work on the weekend with full-time staff at the same regular pay that they receive now. So for us, that’s the big sticking point,' said Simpson. 'They want to basically gig-ify a Crown corporation.'”
https://buff.ly/3ZMEZOs #CdnPoli #Labour #CanadaPost #CUPW
https://buff.ly/3ZMEZOs #CdnPoli #Labour #CanadaPost #CUPW
Canada Post union head opens up about receiving racialized threats — and why postal workers deserve a big wage increase
'She said I ruined her Christmas.' Union head Jan Simpson has fielded angry calls from across the country in pursuit of an agreement with the Crown postal service. Here’s what
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December 11, 2024 at 8:05 PM
“'We have the ability to do work on the weekend with full-time staff at the same regular pay that they receive now. So for us, that’s the big sticking point,' said Simpson. 'They want to basically gig-ify a Crown corporation.'”
https://buff.ly/3ZMEZOs #CdnPoli #Labour #CanadaPost #CUPW
https://buff.ly/3ZMEZOs #CdnPoli #Labour #CanadaPost #CUPW
For anyone who missed it, The Fifth Estate recently hosted a conversation about the future of investigative journalism.
There are lots of takeaways for people with all levels of journalism experience, but let me harp on one point I heard that really resonates. 1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk6t...
There are lots of takeaways for people with all levels of journalism experience, but let me harp on one point I heard that really resonates. 1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk6t...
What is the future of investigative journalism? | The Fifth Estate
YouTube video by The Fifth Estate
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December 11, 2024 at 2:59 PM
For anyone who missed it, The Fifth Estate recently hosted a conversation about the future of investigative journalism.
There are lots of takeaways for people with all levels of journalism experience, but let me harp on one point I heard that really resonates. 1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk6t...
There are lots of takeaways for people with all levels of journalism experience, but let me harp on one point I heard that really resonates. 1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk6t...
The Saskatchewan government is changing its employment act to prohibit employers from withholding tips from their employees.
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amends | CBC News
The Saskatchewan government is making changes to its labour and employment rules.
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December 10, 2024 at 4:15 PM
The Saskatchewan government is changing its employment act to prohibit employers from withholding tips from their employees.
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Proposed class-action lawsuit accuses companies of price-fixing rents in Canada www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Proposed class-action lawsuit accuses companies of price-fixing rents in Canada | CBC News
A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges more than a dozen landlords and property managers have conspired to artificially inflate rents across Canada. The suit claims they did it by using a piece of so...
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December 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Proposed class-action lawsuit accuses companies of price-fixing rents in Canada www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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So it’s been about a week and a half since The Hatchet launched, and we hit some big milestones over the weekend! Over 1000 subscribers, 100 of whom are paying. If you haven’t already, come join and help build something new! hatchetmedia.substack.com
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December 9, 2024 at 10:39 PM
So it’s been about a week and a half since The Hatchet launched, and we hit some big milestones over the weekend! Over 1000 subscribers, 100 of whom are paying. If you haven’t already, come join and help build something new! hatchetmedia.substack.com
I don’t like gatekeeping, so here’s a fun fact for journalists, particularly those who value privacy.
You can apply to get free access to 1Password, a password manager that Wirecutter says is “above the rest.”
Here’s the link to apply: 1password.com/for-journali...
You can apply to get free access to 1Password, a password manager that Wirecutter says is “above the rest.”
Here’s the link to apply: 1password.com/for-journali...
1Password for Journalists | 1Password
We believe in a free press and open Internet. If you’re a journalist working towards this goal, we want to give you the tools needed to stay safe online.
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December 8, 2024 at 3:59 PM
I don’t like gatekeeping, so here’s a fun fact for journalists, particularly those who value privacy.
You can apply to get free access to 1Password, a password manager that Wirecutter says is “above the rest.”
Here’s the link to apply: 1password.com/for-journali...
You can apply to get free access to 1Password, a password manager that Wirecutter says is “above the rest.”
Here’s the link to apply: 1password.com/for-journali...
My latest investigation with CBC’s Marketplace saw our team use hidden cameras to find out who’s asking for tips — and who’s keeping that money
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Just left a tip? There's a chance the worker you left it for won't get it | CBC News
Marketplace visited 100 businesses undercover to find out who’s asking for tips and where they end up. Data also shows employees across Canada have filed hundreds of complaints about "tip theft".
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November 29, 2024 at 3:31 PM
My latest investigation with CBC’s Marketplace saw our team use hidden cameras to find out who’s asking for tips — and who’s keeping that money
www.cbc.ca/news/marketp...
www.cbc.ca/news/marketp...
NEW: My latest investigation focuses on segregation in Ontario jails — and how it's becoming more common.
In Hamilton, it's happening at a higher rate than anywhere else in the province and has met the United Nations' threshold for torture.
1/7 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt
In Hamilton, it's happening at a higher rate than anywhere else in the province and has met the United Nations' threshold for torture.
1/7 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt
Segregation rates in Ontario jails are rising. Here's why putting prisoners in 'the hole' is raising alarms | CBC News
Ontario has long faced calls to end segregation in its jails, but a CBC investigation shows prisoners are being isolated more often. In Hamilton, it's happening at a higher rate than elsewhere in the province, meeting the UN's threshold for torture. An advocate for incarcerated people recalls her time in segregation as being "in a little cream-coloured box with nothing."
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June 7, 2024 at 11:47 AM
NEW: My latest investigation focuses on segregation in Ontario jails — and how it's becoming more common.
In Hamilton, it's happening at a higher rate than anywhere else in the province and has met the United Nations' threshold for torture.
1/7 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt
In Hamilton, it's happening at a higher rate than anywhere else in the province and has met the United Nations' threshold for torture.
1/7 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt
NEW: Using court documents and inspection records, we're able to paint a picture of how how someone with no training — a fake nurse — was able to work at three different long-term care homes and administer medication to residents www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt
March 22, 2024 at 12:29 PM
NEW: Using court documents and inspection records, we're able to paint a picture of how how someone with no training — a fake nurse — was able to work at three different long-term care homes and administer medication to residents www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt
NEW: My latest investigation focuses on Ontario-run prisons.
At least 54 inmates stayed in Ontario-run jails longer than they were supposed to last year, according to records I got through a freedom of information request. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
At least 54 inmates stayed in Ontario-run jails longer than they were supposed to last year, according to records I got through a freedom of information request. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
March 1, 2024 at 2:53 PM
NEW: My latest investigation focuses on Ontario-run prisons.
At least 54 inmates stayed in Ontario-run jails longer than they were supposed to last year, according to records I got through a freedom of information request. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
At least 54 inmates stayed in Ontario-run jails longer than they were supposed to last year, according to records I got through a freedom of information request. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This Ontario support program for Muslim women helped them feel safe. It's now looking for restart funds | @mrloislane.bsky.social #HamOnt www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
February 25, 2024 at 5:19 PM
This Ontario support program for Muslim women helped them feel safe. It's now looking for restart funds | @mrloislane.bsky.social #HamOnt www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Bobby Hristova
"A judge has sentenced a Hamilton man to seven years in jail after he brought his illegal handgun to a party in 2020, which someone else accidentally fired, killing 17-year-old Myah Larmond."
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt via @bobbyhristova.bsky.social
February 23, 2024 at 3:53 PM
"A judge has sentenced a Hamilton man to seven years in jail after he brought his illegal handgun to a party in 2020, which someone else accidentally fired, killing 17-year-old Myah Larmond."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt via @bobbyhristova.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt via @bobbyhristova.bsky.social