Moira Welsh

Toronto

Investigative Reporter at The (Toronto) Star

Toronto Star journalist: Third Act, pushing Canada to do better for older adults. Author of Happily Ever Older, on evolving ways to live. Mom of sardonic boys.

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How a DIY approach has made Toronto condo buildings a better place to age

1 week ago | thespec.com | Moira Welsh

It all began with a tea party in Gail McNeil’s Etobicoke condo. In mid-February 2023, McNeil and her daughter served scones, jam and good conversation. It was part of a bigger plan for the greater good. Retired during COVID from the interior design firm she founded, McNeil soon realized that neighbours in her Bloor St. building didn’t know each other. They said hello on the elevator but disappeared behind locked doors.
Nate Erskine-Smith acknowledges huge turnaround for Liberals

2 months ago | thespec.com | Moira Welsh

While supporters of freshly re-elected Beaches-East York Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith celebrated at the Lions Stone pub in the Beach, he took a moment to strike a more serious tone in speaking about the new Liberal government, where they came from a few months ago and demand from Canadians for a new approach.
Former MPP Bhutila Karpoche could be NDP's only hope in Toronto

2 months ago | therecord.com | Moira Welsh

There may be no other riding in Toronto that illustrates the inherent risk of political timing than Taiaiako’n–Parkdale—High Park. Popular NDP MPP Bhutila Karpoche resigned her seat last fall to run federally – months before a newly-elected President Donald Trump became obsessed with tariffs and annexing Canada, leading many NDP voters to align behind new Liberal leader Mark Carney and, potentially, the Liberal challenger Karim Bardeesy, in Karpoche’s riding.
Here’s what I learned fact checking party leaders for 21 days

2 months ago | thespec.com | Moira Welsh

Well, that was illuminating. I spent three weeks following (in the virtual sense) the campaign speeches of Canada’s national political leaders. For the uninitiated, those leaders are the Liberal’s Mark Carney, the Conservative’s Pierre Poilievre and the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh. As we said at the outset, which seems so long ago, “Just the facts, men.” And yet in rallies and responses to questions from journalists, some gave a whole lot more.
Pierre Poilievre was the drama queen and Mark Carney was the wonk. Here’s what else I learned fact checking party leaders for 21 days

2 months ago | thespec.com | Moira Welsh

Well, that was illuminating. I spent three weeks following (in the virtual sense) the campaign speeches of Canada’s national political leaders. For the uninitiated, those leaders are the Liberal’s Mark Carney, the Conservative’s Pierre Poilievre and the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh. As we said at the outset, which seems so long ago, “Just the facts, men.” And yet in rallies and responses to questions from journalists, some gave a whole lot more.
I fact checked what Mark Carney said for a week this election campaign. He likes obscure topics — but here’s how many false claims he made

2 months ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Moira Welsh

After spending a week listening to Liberal Leader Mark Carney deliver speeches or go granular on trade details with a high-profile U.S. podcaster, it is clear that he — mostly — flies close to the facts. But first, a public service announcement. Thanks to scheduling by the Leaders’ Debate Commission, Carney’s time behind the podium at the French and English debates coincided with our week spent seemingly listening to his every word.
I fact checked what Mark Carney said for a week this election campaign. He likes obscure topics — but here’s how many false claims he made

2 months ago | thespec.com | Moira Welsh

After spending a week listening to Liberal Leader Mark Carney deliver speeches or go granular on trade details with a high-profile U.S. podcaster, it is clear that he — mostly — flies close to the facts. But first, a public service announcement. Thanks to scheduling by the Leaders’ Debate Commission, Carney’s time behind the podium at the French and English debates coincided with our week spent seemingly listening to his every word.
I fact checked what Mark Carney said for a week this election campaign. He likes obscure topics — but here’s how many false claims he made

2 months ago | wellandtribune.ca | Moira Welsh

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I fact checked what Pierre Poilievre said for a week this election campaign. He has a flair for the dramatic — but here’s how many false claims he made

2 months ago | wellandtribune.ca | Moira Welsh

After a week spent fact checking Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre‘s comments at his speeches and rallies, one point was clear: his talks are almost always peppered with specific numbers and definitive points. Someone, maybe a campaign researcher, is on their game. That does not mean that every comment qualifies as true.
I fact checked what Pierre Poilievre said for a week this election campaign. He has a flair for the dramatic — but here’s how many false claims he made

2 months ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Moira Welsh

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Moira Welsh @MoiraWelsh

29 May 25

From the Star’s @althiaraj : Pierre Poilievre's campaign was faltering — but Mark Carney's was vulnerable too. The inside story of how the Conservatives and Liberals both fumbled the 2025 federal election https://t.co/WrLxXbRQnO via @torontostar

Moira Welsh @MoiraWelsh

16 Apr 25

RT @TondaMacC: @TorontoStar’s @MoiraWelsh fact checked what Pierre Poilievre said for a week this election campaign. He has a flair for the…

Moira Welsh @MoiraWelsh

6 Mar 25

RT @_kevindonovan: Second sneak peek. Episodes drop tomorrow morning! https://t.co/L8ZKVcvOp4

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Articles

How a DIY approach has made Toronto condo buildings a better place to age

Nate Erskine-Smith acknowledges huge turnaround for Liberals

Former MPP Bhutila Karpoche could be NDP's only hope in Toronto

Here’s what I learned fact checking party leaders for 21 days

Pierre Poilievre was the drama queen and Mark Carney was the wonk. Here’s what else I learned fact checking party leaders for 21 days

I fact checked what Mark Carney said for a week this election campaign. He likes obscure topics — but here’s how many false claims he made

I fact checked what Mark Carney said for a week this election campaign. He likes obscure topics — but here’s how many false claims he made

I fact checked what Mark Carney said for a week this election campaign. He likes obscure topics — but here’s how many false claims he made

I fact checked what Pierre Poilievre said for a week this election campaign. He has a flair for the dramatic — but here’s how many false claims he made

I fact checked what Pierre Poilievre said for a week this election campaign. He has a flair for the dramatic — but here’s how many false claims he made

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