Lori Ward is a Toronto-based investigative journalist with over two decades of experience producing stories across digital, radio, television, and podcast platforms. Renowned for her meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and unwavering commitment to public interest journalism, she has earned national recognition on both sides of the border.
Lori has worked with major media organizations in Canada and the United States, breaking impactful stories and holding institutions to account. Her investigations have led to significant policy changes, notably from exposés on sexual assault on university campuses and within youth sports organizations. She has also used her extensive background in sports to work on major live sporting events, including both the Summer and Winter Olympics.
A 2019 Michener Award finalist—Canada’s highest honor for public service journalism—Lori is also also a two-time Canadian Screen Award finalist and two-time RTDNA winner.
Originally from Montreal, she holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Radio & Television from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and a certificate in Data Journalism from the University of King’s College in Halifax.
