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Kevin Donovan @_kevindonovan

Chief Investigative Reporter at Toronto Star, husband, dad, son. Author of The Billionaire Murders, The Dead Times mystery thriller and Secret Life

Joined January 2010
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He killed this Toronto stranger in cold blood. Is Bishen Golaub’s murderer now ‘driven to be a...

Awet Asfaha is trying to convince a Toronto jury he deserves a chance at early parole over the 2009 murder of Bishen Golaub.

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Canada’s coach arrives at his World Cup moment. These moments around the world helped Jesse Marsch...

As he spearheads Canada’s men into the biggest moment in their history, the Star documented Marsch’s lifelong trek across the world of soccer.

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Canadaland host apologizes to Theresa Kielburger, mother of WE Charity co-founders

Jesse Brown told a Toronto courtroom that Canadaland “wholly retracts” comments regarding Theresa Kielburger’s alleged handling of donations made to the WE Organization in the 1990s.

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Convicted Toronto killer has ‘one of the biggest hearts I have ever seen,’ life coach tells...

Awet Asfaha is trying to convince a jury he deserves a chance at early parole. Earlier this week, he finally admitted to killing Bishen Golaub, 34, outside a garden barbecue

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16 years later, this Toronto gunman has confessed his story was a ‘lie.’ What does it mean for the...

Awet Asfaha has made the stunning admission as part of a bid for early parole in what is known as a "faint hope" hearing.

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Used razors issued to inmates at Ontario jail, ministry review underway

Inmates at the provincial facility were subsequently recommended to seek out testing for hepatitis B and C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). No such infections have been reported.

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The latest in the Ryan Wedding saga. thestar.com/news/gta/ryan-we…

Ryan Wedding and the murders in Caledon: Lawsuit claims Peel police failed to warn this family...

Shortly before the murders of Jagtar Sidhu and Harbhajan Kaur Sidhu, a pair of Peel police officers knocked on their door looking for a man named “Bobby.” Days later, it

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He came to Toronto to be a mariachi star but ended up homeless. Then something wonderful happened

After being forced to wash dishes and sleep in a park, Diego Arturo Muñoz is now performing at festivals across the country.

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Ottawa gave wrongfully convicted Canadians a promise of a lifeline with Milgaard’s Law. Under Mark...

The Justice Department has refused to grant an interview with the Star to explain the delay in creating the new Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission.

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A judge tossed ‘hearsay’ informant evidence against this Toronto man — then his jury heard it...

Sheriffe’s conviction amounts to a “miscarriage of justice,” his new lawyers say — but the man at the centre of the Star’s “Murder on Mount Olive” investigation still faces a

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So you’ve got an illegal gun. Here’s how you get rid of it without getting arrested (probably)

Piece Options lets anyone surrender illegal or unwanted firearms without the risk of being charged.

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Halton police arrest 7 people in major smash-and-grab investigation at Toronto-area jewelers

Following a string of robberies targeting jewellery stores. Halt police confirm arrests have been made. Deputy Chief Wilkie vows to hold perpetrators accountable.

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North York community devastated after ‘cherished’ man killed in daytime shooting at park

Daniel Stopnicki, 47, was killed last Thursday in Wenderly Park, in what police have called an isolated incident.

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At book talk, Hank Idsinga says ‘dysfunction’ goes ‘right to the top’ of Toronto police

Ex-Toronto police officer Hank Idsinga discusses his memoir and its turbulent aftermath with Kevin Donovan, the Star’s chief investigative reporter.

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‘Nursing Home Without Walls’ will offer care for the elderly in their communities

A new Ontario pilot project aims to help older adults remain in their communities with the support of three nursing homes.

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Can a grieving mother ask too many questions of police? OPP officer pressed on comment Nathaniel’s...

“What would be the normal amount of emails for a grieving parent, or an excessive amount?” Crown attorney Meredith Gardiner asked OPP Const. Todd Amlin.

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Toronto police officer at heart of Project South allegations has been denied bail for a second time

Const. Timothy Barnhardt had sought to overturn a February decision to deny him bail following his arrest in the sweeping corruption probe.

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Toronto Star nominated for three Digital Publishing Awards

Kevin Donovan, Robert Cribb and Michaela Cavanagh are being recognized for reporting on climate change and crime.

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