Karissa Donkin

Karissa Donkin is a journalist in CBC's Atlantic investigative unit. You can reach her at karissa.donkin@cbc.ca.

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CBC Investigates

Complaints raise concerns about how N.B. RCMP handled some allegations of sexual violence

CBC Investigates obtained eight years' worth of complaints about how the RCMP investigated a range of crimes, totalling more than 2,600 allegations made against the RCMP. 

With new season on the horizon, PWHL evaluating more than 25 expansion proposals

Youth hockey and economic opportunity are among the factors the Professional Women's Hockey League is considering when evaluating potential sites for expansion. The league could add two teams as soon as next season.

An attempt to jump-start scoring: A deeper look at the PWHL's new 'no escape' rule

The 'no escape' rule is one of several changes the league has made to try to improve play in its second year. In this case, it's aimed at increasing scoring in a league where goals were hard to come by last season.

A burning question for each PWHL team ahead of the league's sophomore campaign

All six Professional Women's Hockey League teams will hit the ice for pre-season action this week in either Toronto or Montreal, as the league prepares to open its second season at the end of the month.
CBC Investigates

Wolastoqey leaders call for changes to policing, including enforcement of banishment orders

An Indigenous-led public inquiry into systemic racism in New Brunswick justice and policing is still needed, says an organization representing nine Mi'kmaw communities.

Vancouver, Quebec City among PWHL stops on North American tour

The Professional Women's Hockey League will play nine games outside its markets across North America this season, as it examines future expansion sites.
CBC Investigates

The code: Inside 8 years' worth of code of conduct cases involving New Brunswick RCMP

Six years ago, a New Brunswick RCMP inspector faced two counts under the force's code of conduct, which guides employees' behaviour on and off duty.
CBC Investigates

New category of complaint aimed at helping RCMP track discrimination by officers

Eight years ago, a woman filed a complaint about two RCMP constables in Moncton. She accused them of having "an improper and racist attitude" and of discriminating against her and her husband during an investigation into a stolen truck and trailer. 
CBC Investigates

'Everything is on the table,' Fundy Shores mayor says as communities question RCMP service

Half the complaints about the RCMP in New Brunswick collected over eight years allege neglect of duty. The finding comes as several municipal leaders question whether they're getting their money's worth from the Mounties.

2nd PWHL season set to begin Nov. 30 with expanded schedule

Toronto Sceptres will host the Boston Fleet in the first of 90 games across the league. Each of the six teams will play 30 games in a regular season set to conclude in May.