Lake to Lake Podcast

Episode three of Inside the Newsroom, the last of a three part look at how the journalists at the Niagara daily newspaper group do investigative journalism. In this episode we look at the final leg a story goes through before publication, and some of the blow back that happens when a story runs that reveals information some people would rather be kept secret. Send your questions or feedback to host Grant LaFleche at grant.lafleche@niagaradailies.com

In Episode 2 of In the Newsroom, reporters Grant LaFleche, Karena Walter and Bill Sawchuk talk about how reporters go about verifying information during complex investigations, protecting whistleblowers and the use of anonymous sources. Have any thoughts or comments on In the Newsroom? Email host Grant LaFleche at grant.lafleche@niagaradailies.com.

In episode one of Inside The Newsroom, St. Catharines Standard reporters Grant LaFleche, Karena Walter and Bill Sawchuk talk about how their major investigations got underway, find sources they need and navigate the legal hurdles of investigative journalism. Grant LaFleche also talks about the use of encrypted email as a powerful tool for modern investigative journalists. Have thoughts or questions about this show? Email Inside the Newsroom host Grant LaFleche at grant.lafleche@niagaradailies.com

In his first sit down interview with Niagara's daily newspapers, Niagara West-Glanbrook MPP talks to journalist Grant LaFleche about life as Ontario's youngest MPP, conservative politics, and fighting for dying with dignity. This is the first of four interviews with Niagara's MPPs.

The voices of Niagara's Women's March on Washington.

A Lake to Lake Podcast special - Heart of the City: Three Mayors Three generations of St. Catharines' mayors - Walter Sendzik, Brian McMullan and Tim Rigby - talk about the history and development of downtown St. Catharines. Be sure to read the entire Heart of the City series running now in the St. Catharines Standard and online at http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/topic/heartofthecity And share your stories and photos of downtown on Twitter using the hashtag #StCathDowntown or email Kwalter@postmedia.com

Niagara Headlines: Oct. 24, 2016 Sam Oosterhoff wins PC nomination for Niagara West-Glanbrook byelection. Kathleen Wynne encourages women during Niagara Falls appearance. St. Catharines Standard launches downtown series.