Karissa Donkin
Karissa Donkin is a journalist in CBC's Atlantic investigative unit. You can reach her at [email protected].
Latest from Karissa Donkin
Youths accused of manslaughter in death of André Bourgeois choose jury trial
Three youths are charged in connection with the death of 41-year-old André Bourgeois in September. Tyler Totten, 19, is also charged with manslaughter and has also selected a jury trial.
Canada -New Brunswick |
A hockey town: Inside the push to bring pro women's hockey back to Quebec City
A PWHL Takeover Tour game between Montreal and Ottawa set for Sunday is poised to sell out Quebec City's Videotron Centre, as the city makes a pitch for an expansion team.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women's hockey worlds
Canada destroyed Japan 17-0 in the final game of the round robin at the women's U18 world hockey championship. But now that the semifinals are set, don't expect the Czech Republic to be pushovers despite the fact the Canadians are considered favourites on Saturday in Vantaa, Finland.
Sports -Hockey |
Expansion, growing U.S. attendance top list of challenges for PWHL in year 2
The PWHL's focus has shifted to hockey after celebrating a year of milestones and firsts.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
Generational defender Chloe Primerano to lead Canada's quest for gold at U18 hockey worlds
Primerano is one of five returnees from a team that finished a surprising 3rd in 2024. She'll be the captain of the team that begins its tournament on Saturday.
Sports -Hockey |
Canadian tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer
Doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski made history in November when she became the first Canadian to win the WTA Finals event, three months after capturing an Olympic bronze medal. But what no one knew was that Dabrowski accomplished all of this while battling breast cancer, a diagnosis she received in mid-April.
Sports -Tennis |
How biggest PWHL trade can change fortunes for Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge
Two Canadian PWHL teams have pulled off a blockbuster trade that will change the look of their defensive units, swapping key pieces of their rosters as both teams fight to claim a playoff spot.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
The world juniors are about to begin. Why isn't there a women's world junior tournament?
The women's under-18 world championship is set for January. But unlike men, women do not have an under-20 world championship.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
PWHL game in Vancouver could be test run for possible expansion team
As the PWHL considers expanding by as many as two teams as soon as next season, a regular-season game in Vancouver on Jan. 8 could help the province's hope for a team of its own.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |
How 'understated' Izzy Daniel found her way to the Toronto Sceptres top line
Smarts and skating helped Izzy Daniel carve out a role, even when invites to top USA Hockey teams didn't come while growing up.
Sports -Hockey -PWHL |