Investigations
A collaborative year-long investigation into lead in Canada's drinking water, run by the Institute for Investigative Journalism. Karina was one of three student journalists investigating the water in Calgary. Following the investigation, the City of Calgary launched an accelerated pipe removal program. Tainted H2O won multiple awards and was nominated for a Michener Award, one of the highest distinctions in Canadian journalism.
Calgary doesn't know how many homes have lead pipes that could make water unsafe (Global News)
A national 1.5-year long investigation into the water crisis on First Nations in Canada, run by the Institute for Investigative Journalism. As an Investigative Reporting Fellow, Karina played a main role in investigating water supply and quality issues on Tsuut'ina Nation, merely five minutes away from Calgary.
Broken promises: Tsuut'ina residents worry about water quality in wells (Global News)
Running out of water a constant fear for some on Tsuut'ina Nation (Global News)
Bad Blood
An award-winning investigation into Canadian Blood Services' donation restrictions against gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM). Alongside Nathan Woolridge, Karina explored the history of these policies beginning with the "tainted blood scandal," to proposed solutions by researchers across the country. Their work won Canadian Association of Journalists' Student Award of Excellence. Published in the Calgary Journal.
