Dan Karpenchuk
Canada correspondentBTPM NPR's comprehensive news coverage extends into Southern Ontario and Dan Karpenchuk is the station’s voice from the north. The award-winning reporter covers binational issues, including economic trends, the environment, tourism and transportation.
Karpenchuk’s long career in public broadcasting began in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He currently works in the Toronto region.
Dan's reports for BTPM NPR have included stories about Toronto's hot housing market, the energy industry and the failure of retail giant Target's foray into the Canadian market. He provides listeners with insights on Great Lakes issues, the arts, health trends and other topics that are important to our audience. His reports help listeners to better understand how residents on both sides of the border are impacted by issues and events.
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Three synagogues were hit by gunfire over the past week, leaving the Jewish community shaken. Two of the synagogues are in Toronto, and the third is in Vaughan, just to the northwest. -
The government announced earlier this year it was lifting a 7-year-old tuition freeze and slashing grants through the Ontario Student Assistance Program. -
The oft-traveled expressway has severe concrete deterioration following heavy use of road salt. -
Ontario Premier cites funding crisis stemming from federal caps on international students. -
Previous guidance advised that First Nations people could "freely" enter the United States. -
Political and industry leaders continue to brace for economic turmoil between Canada and the United States. -
The court's decision to halt the tariffs won't stop the president from looking to impose even more, officials believe. -
Diageo pledged $23 million in new investments as part of the pact, with Crown Royal returning to LCBO shelves. -
Police services across all of Ontario are now under a spotlight, as the Ontario Inspector General of Policing has launched a province-wide independent review. -
Prime minister Mark Carney has spoken directly with Donald Trump after the president’s threat to block the opening of a new bridge linking Windsor and Detroit.
