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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The watch parties, the concerts, the road closures as parts of Toronto's downtown began to set the party pace Wednesday. But that came to an abrupt end when the FIFA Fan Festival was cancelled on the first day, Thursday. -
The strategy is titled "AI for All" — a vision that Carney insists is focused on creating jobs, on Canadian sovereignty and more use and adoption of AI. -
There's more work to do on trade talks between Canada and the U.S., Mark Carney said following a week in which President Donald Trump issued new tariffs and again made a jab at Canada with his 51st state slogan. -
World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver have not yet sold out with the games set to begin in less than two weeks. -
Police in Toronto announced the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canada’s history. -
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced Canada has started negotiations with the Swedish company Saab for an aerial surveillance system. The deal also involves Canadian-made jets. At the same time, Ottawa has shut the door on the purchase of a Boeing alternative. -
The original cost of the games to Canada was pegged at just over $500 million. Now, the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates the price tag will be over $1 billion. -
The effects are being felt across the United States and there have been job losses in the alcohol sector. -
Toronto, Vancouver and other host cities around North America could see an influx of 300,000 visitors for the games, and health authorities are gearing up with safety plans for the games. -
Hundreds of thousands of visitors are about to descend on several North American cities, including Toronto, and law enforcement and other agencies are coordinating efforts to fight human trafficking.
