Dan Karpenchuk
BTPM Canada CorrespondentBTPM'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.
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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Bill 5, also known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, amends several existing laws and creates new ones. It also creates special economic zones. -
As promised President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect on Wednesday. They now stand at 50 percent. -
Police in Toronto have arrested ten people and filed more than 200 charges in connection with a mass shooting at an east-end pub, as well as other violent incidents. -
The move threatens huge disruptions in Canada, which is one of the main exporters of steel and aluminum to the US. Last year Canadian producers shipped $7.6 billion worth of iron and steel to the U.S. -
Remarkable, and historic. That’s how many analysts are describing King Charles’ speech from the Throne in opening the new session of Canadian Parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday. -
In his 162-page report, Industrial Inquiry Commission Commissioner William Kaplan said Canada Post faces an existential crisis. -
There are questions about the future of the electric vehicle market in Canada. They’ve been prompted by Honda Canada postponing a $15 billion Canadian project in Ontario for two years. -
The government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled its budget for 2025. -
New data shows that Canadians are continuing to shun the United States as a destination to spend their tourist dollars. -
Honda Canada said it's postponing plans for an Electric Vehicle plant in Ontario for at least two years.
