John Woodside
Senior Ottawa Reporter | Ottawa |
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About John Woodside
John Woodside was named one of Canada Clean50's emerging leaders in 2023 for his outstanding reporting on the climate and related issues. Focusing on finance, lobbying, energy policy and the climate emergency from Ottawa, Woodside brings a depth of experience to Canada's National Observer. Before joining Canada's National Observer, John reported on energy for allNewBrunswick and allNewfoundlandLabrador, and focused on Muskrat Falls, nuclear power, and the Irving group of companies.He has also worked with Cited Media and with the foreign policy news outlet OpenCanada. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters in Journalism.
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Alberta is gambling its future on carbon capture
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Indigenous, environmental activists square off with Enbridge to stop Line 3
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Cries for action one year after Chantel Moore killed by police
A year after Chantel Moore was killed by police in Edmundston, N.B., the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and Green Party are calling for action.
Trans Mountain just lost another insurer
Following pressure from Indigenous and climate activists, Trans Mountain insurer Argo Group is slashing ties with the Crown corporation.
Green, NDP leaders slam Liberals' 'failed approach' on climate goals
The Liberal government’s claims that Canada has turned the corner on rising greenhouse gas emissions are drawing fire from opposition leaders who remain unconvinced.
Canada's embarrassing climate record is worst of G7 nations
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