Ian Austen
Ian Austen is a journalist who reports on Canada for The New York Times based in Ottawa. He covers people and events throughout Canada with a focus on politics at the federal and provincial levels, as well as Indigenous stories and overlooked issues or Canadian communities. Austen began his career writing about technology for The Times in the late 1990s before transitioning to covering Canada more broadly in 2003. He has also reported extensively on professional cycling and the Tour de France, and has worked for magazines such as Maclean's, Southam News, and contributed to CBC Radio. Austen grew up in Windsor, Ontario, attended journalism school at Toronto Metropolitan University, and adheres to The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook. He can be contacted at austen@nytimes.com.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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- About 32% of structures in Jasper town have been destroyed by the wildfire.
- Approximately 33% of the buildings in the town have been destroyed.
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Recent Articles
Jasper, Alberta's Devastating Wildfire: 33% of Buildings Destroyed, 89,000 Acres Burned
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024A massive wildfire in Jasper, Alberta destroyed about 33% of buildings in the town and evacuated over 28,000 residents and visitors. The fire burned through approximately 89,000 acres (36,000 hectares) in Jasper National Park. Causes are under investigation but tropical storm force winds contributed to its rapid spread. 
Billionaire Businessman Frank Stronach Charged with Multiple Criminal Offenses: Rape, Indecent Assault, Sexual Assault, and Forcible Confinement
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, 91, faces multiple criminal charges including rape and sexual assault in Canada. The allegations span decades and involve more than one victim. Stronach, founder of Magna International and former head of The Stronach Group, denies the accusations. Stronach was arrested outside Toronto and will appear at Ontario Court of Justice on July 8. He recently donated Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore to the state after a legal dispute with his daughter Belinda Stronach. Under Stronach's leadership, Magna International attempted to acquire Chrysler and Opel.