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.
Canada -New Brunswick |
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.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
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.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
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.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
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.
Canada -New Brunswick |
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.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
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.
Canada -New Brunswick |
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.
Canada -New Brunswick |
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.
Canada -New Brunswick |
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.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |