Kelly Skjerven

Toronto

Digital Producer at The (Toronto) Star

Articles

In photos: A look back at Brian Mulroney's life in politics

Feb 29, 2024 | thestar.com | Kelly Skjerven

When Brian Mulroney became prime minister in 1984, he did so with a whopping majority of seats in the House of Commons and a margin of victory that has yet to be matched. And the population will be divided on whether that is even among the most significant moments of his political career.
Judge finds Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

Jan 24, 2024 | thestar.com | Kelly Skjerven

A Mountie has been found guilty of manslaughter, in a case that has shaken a rural Saskatchewan city. Bernie Herman, 55, was charged with first-degree murder in May 2021 after the body of Braden Herman, 26, was found in a wooded area of a park outside the Prince Albert city limits. The two men are not related. Already a Subscriber?
Saskatchewan Mountie accused of killing lover: verdict

Jan 23, 2024 | thestar.com | Kelly Skjerven

A judge is expected to rule Thursday on whether a Mountie intentionally drove his lover to an isolated area with plans to kill him, or if he was acting in self-defence against the younger man who he said was violent. Bernie Herman, 55, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of 26-year-old Braden Herman. The two men are not related. The Mountie was granted bail in 2021 and resigned from the force in June 2021. Already a Subscriber?
Saskatchewan Mountie accused of killing lover: verdict

Jan 23, 2024 | thestar.com | Kelly Skjerven

A judge is expected to rule Thursday on whether a Mountie intentionally drove his lover to an isolated area with plans to kill him, or if he was acting in self-defence against the younger man who he said was violent. Bernie Herman, 55, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of 26-year-old Braden Herman. The two men are not related. The Mountie was granted bail in 2021 and resigned from the force in June 2021. Already a Subscriber?
Sweet and spicy classic ginger cookies

Dec 19, 2023 | thestar.com | Kelly Skjerven

’Tis the season for cookies, and every day till Christmas, Star journalists are baking a recipe from the Star’s extensive archives. Follow our holiday baking adventures here on The Star, or get the recipes first plus some inspiration for your inbox with our free Cookie Calendar newsletter. Sign up here. TODAY'S BAKER Already a Subscriber?
They’re building condo towers and an LRT. But can they build a neighbourhood?

Sep 10, 2023 | thestar.com | Kelly Skjerven

Tee Santos has lived in Mount Dennis for nine years, on a street that could see two new highrise apartments if approved. She moved from downtown and has noticed a lack of retailers like grocery stores. “There’s no Shoppers Drug Mart. I still have to go on the bus or take an Uber (to get to other retailers),” Santos said. “It’s not really enjoyable here.” This article is exclusive to subscribers. $1/week for 52 weeks Save $73 for a limited time Cancel anytime Already a Subscriber?
Signed a lease, moved in and have renter’s remorse? Here’s what to do

Sep 5, 2023 | thespec.com | Kelly Skjerven

In a rental market as tight as Toronto’s, where listings get snatched up within days or even hours, prospective tenants have to move fast. That can often mean throwing due diligence out the window — such as thoroughly viewing an apartment. Sometimes tenants end up with a gem, other times a bad case of renters’ remorse — a scenario tenant advocates say they’re seeing more of these days. Already a Subscriber?
Signed a lease, moved in and have renter’s remorse? Here’s what to do

Sep 5, 2023 | thestar.com | Kelly Skjerven

In a rental market as tight as Toronto’s, where listings get snatched up within days or even hours, prospective tenants have to move fast. That can often mean throwing due diligence out the window — such as thoroughly viewing an apartment. Sometimes tenants end up with a gem, other times a bad case of renters’ remorse — a scenario tenant advocates say they’re seeing more of these days. Already a Subscriber?
Teen killed in Toronto storm drain identified as Upper Canada College student

Aug 29, 2023 | thestar.com | Kelly Skjerven

A teenager who died last week after being swept away inside a North York storm drain has been identified as a student at Upper Canada College. Toronto fire led search efforts for the boy and his friend around 1:20 a.m. on Friday in Earl Bales Park after reports they had been swept away. At the time, Toronto fire division commander Steven Darling said the two boys entered the storm drain system through a manhole cover located at the top of the park. Already a Subscriber?
‘It was really scary:’ Witnesses shocked after man, 18, injured on CNE ride, which remains closed Tuesday

Aug 28, 2023 | thespec.com | Marissa Birnie |Manuela Vega |Kelly Skjerven

Ontario’s amusement park ride regulator is investigating after a ride-related accident seriously injured a teenager at the CNE on Monday night. The incident occurred at around 9:25 p.m. on the Polar Express ride, according to a joint statement from the Canadian National Exhibition and North American Midway Entertainment, which provides the midway rides and games for the annual summer fair. Already a Subscriber? Sign in kAm%@C@?E@ A@=:46 D2:5 2 >2?