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 Gordie Howe Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor is set to officially open to traffic at noon Monday, but there will be no joint ceremony to mark the occasion. -
Speaking at the end of a three-day premiers meeting on Prince Edward Island, which he joined Thursday, Carney would not rule out retaliation if no deal is reached with Washington in light of President Donald Trump's declaration of 50% tariffs. -
There are many Canadians, political, business and labor leaders who say it’s time to stand up to the Trump administration. -
Across Canada, nearly 1,000 wildfires are burning — almost 200 in northern Ontario. Thousands of people have been displaced, and at least two First Nations communities have been destroyed. -
Under the Safe Third Country Agreement, those seeking refuge can apply only from the first safe country they land in. -
The smog caused by smoke traveling from fires further north of Ontario have forecasters calling Toronto's air quality among the worst in the world. -
The on again, off again Gordie Howe Bridge saga appears to be on again — for now — with an official opening set for July 27. -
The official cost of the world’s biggest sporting event has been pegged at over $1 billion for the country, and fans and experts have been assessing whether it was worth it. -
Next step is negotiations to finalize a deal which includes manufacturing that could create thousands of jobs in Canada. -
The seven bands of the Williams Treaties First Nations east of Toronto have signed a deal with the Ontario and Canadian governments to own part of a nuclear reactor.
