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Covers:  Post-secondary education, data journalism, provincial politics, municipal politics, student life.
(he/him) Transportation Reporter @TorontoStar | Have a tip? Reach out at atakagi@thestar.ca Also @andytakagi.bsky.social

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Currently a freelance journalist.
Former News Editor (2019-2020), Associate News Editor (2018-2019), and Associate Photo Editor (2017-2018) at The Varsity.

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U of T to host virtual convocation in light of COVID-19

U of T to host virtual convocation in light of COVID-19

President Meric Gertler announced in an email to students today that in lieu of an in-person convocation, whi…

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4,422 U of T employees made over $100,000 in 2019

4,422 U of T employees made over $100,000 in 2019

The Ontario government released its annual public disclosure of salaries above $100,000, colloquially known a…

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First positive case of COVID-19 in the U of T community

First positive case of COVID-19 in the U of T community

In an email obtained by The Varsity, the Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies told its graduate studen…

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U of T recalls all students studying abroad as COVID-19 cases rise globally

U of T recalls all students studying abroad as COVID-19 cases rise globally

On Friday, U of T notified students studying abroad in Germany, Spain, and France that they were being recall…

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U of T to close gyms, child care centres, limit library hours in response to COVID-19

U of T to close gyms, child care centres, limit library hours in response to COVID-19

In an email to university faculty, librarians, and staff, the university announced that it will be limiting l…

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Day into voting period, UTGSU Council calls off elections

Day into voting period, UTGSU Council calls off elections

Only a few hours into the voting period for the 2020 University of Toronto Graduate Students' Union (UTGSU) e…

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Doug Ford said the Ontario Line would cost $11B. Years later, the price tag has tripled

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By Andy Takagi Verified
| The Toronto Star Verified
The cost of Toronto’s Ontario Line has once again ballooned beyond initial estimates. A new $4.3-billion contract awarded last week for the construction of Pape and Cosburn Stations, including tunnelling, has pushed the cost of the Ontario Line to around $34 billion, and Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay confirmed at an unrelated press conference that the budget for the downtown line is still expected to climb.
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Was Ontario prepared for this wildfire season? Doug Ford, critics and experts weigh in

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By Emma McIntosh, Andy Takagi Verified
| St. Catharines Standard Verified
Orange hues dominated the sky and ash rained down on Toronto for the second day in a row, as wildfires continued to spread and rage in northern Ontario. Premier Doug Ford has insisted that his government put its full financial weight behind firefighting efforts, but critics claim the province has lagged in its funding and preparedness for fires that have only gotten worse with climate change. Experts and independent government agency reports point to a much more complicated picture.
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Was Ontario prepared for this wildfire season? Doug Ford, critics and experts weigh in

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By Emma McIntosh, Andy Takagi Verified
| The Toronto Star Verified
Orange hues dominated the sky and ash rained down on Toronto for the second day in a row, as wildfires continued to spread and rage in northern Ontario. Premier Doug Ford has insisted that his government put its full financial weight behind firefighting efforts, but critics claim the province has lagged in its funding and preparedness for fires that have only gotten worse with climate change. Experts and independent government agency reports point to a much more complicated picture.
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