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Bobby Hristova

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Covers:  Consumer journalism, accountability journalism and investigative journalism
Award-winning investigative journalist @CBCMarketplace • I believe your story can help others

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Bobby Hristova’s Biography

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Bobby Hristova is a journalist with CBC Marketplace. He's passionate about investigative reporting and accountability journalism that drives change. He has worked with CBC Hamilton since 2019 and also worked with CBC Toronto's Enterprise Team.

To find his most up-to-date work, you can visit http://bobbyhristova.com/

Bobby Hristova’s Journalist Portfolio

When is a deal really a deal? We tracked prices at Old Navy and Canadian Tire to find out

When is a deal really a deal? We tracked prices at Old Navy and Canadian Tire to find out

Marketplace tracks sale items at popular stores and reveals false discounts, including products that are alwa…

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Just left a tip? There's a chance the worker you left it for won't get it

Just left a tip? There's a chance the worker you left it for won't get it

Marketplace visited 100 businesses undercover to find out who's asking for tips and where they end up. Data a…

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Prisoners in Hamilton put in segregation at far greater rate than any other Ontario jail, data shows

Prisoners in Hamilton put in segregation at far greater rate than any other Ontario jail, data shows

Ontario has long faced calls to end segregation in its jails, but a CBC investigation shows prisoners are bei…

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Eye in the sky

Eye in the sky

Police across Canada are increasingly using drones. In Hamilton, there are privacy 'red flags,' and new docum…

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The long wait

The long wait

Canadian residents want to reunite with family outside of the country but can't because of the pandemic. For …

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Articles

Investigations launched over mobile fees and FIFA ticket fiasco: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

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By Bobby Hristova Verified
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Miss something this week? Don't panic. The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Regulator launches inquiry into contentious fees charged by Rogers, Bell and Telus Telecom regulator warns Bell, Telus over fees that appear to violate new rules New rules for cellphone providers came into effect on Friday, banning fees to activate, change or cancel cellphone plans.
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Ticket pricing woes for travellers and World Cup fans: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

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By Bobby Hristova Verified
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Miss something this week? Don't panic. The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Why a 25% discount on airfare cost a Montreal couple more — thanks to dynamic pricing Dan Pomerantz and Melanie Lyman-Abramovitch of Montreal say they were confused and upset after they rebooked their Air Canada flight to take advantage of a new sale, and the rebooked tickets cost slightly more.
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Rental car charges and a StubHub scalping scheme exposed: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

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By Bobby Hristova Verified
| KamuMedya
Miss something this week? Don't panic. The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Enterprise demanded almost $10K from couple over alleged diesel damage — evidence suggests otherwise How this couple beat a $9.5K car rental damage claim | Go Public A B.C. couple says Enterprise falsely accused them of putting diesel in the gas car they rented, causing thousands in damage.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media forces journalists to ensure they get the facts straight and challenges us to balance personality and professionalism online.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Clark Kent, of course.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Journalists tell stories, amplify community voices and provide facts to help citizens lead their best lives.

Awards

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Finalist for RTDNA Emerging Journalist Award

2023

The finalists represent emerging journalists who display excellence in the coverage of original (enterprise) journalism on a single topic, investigative reporting, or continuing coverage of a beat or a major breaking and developing story. Bobby was a finalist for his enterprise and investigative reporting on policing.

Digital Publishing Awards - Best Feature Article (Short)

2022

The long wait

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RTDNA Breaking News (Small/Medium Market)

2022

Violent kidnapping leaves 1 son dead, another shot and 63-year-old dad seriously injured in Hamilton

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RTDNA Breaking News (Small/Medium Market)

2021

Notorious Hamilton Mobster Pat Musitano Gunned Down in Burlington, Ont.: police

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Dean's Award | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award

2018 - Journalism

This award is given to a student in any semester who: is an independent thinker; takes the initiative in identifying and creating an opportunity; accepts the associated risks; in doing so establishes value for themselves and others.

Best Student Feature Writing | Better Newspaper Competition 2018

2018 - Feature Writing

Our Bruce McArthur feature won top prize. "Great job putting a personal touch on one of Canada's biggest news stories of the past few years. This team reported on some very difficult topics with professionalism and clarity. Solid, clean writing let the story shine."

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Finalist for RTDNA Enterprise Journalism (Small/Medium Market)

2025

Prisoners in Hamilton put in segregation at far greater rate than any other Ontario jail, data shows

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