Pratyush Dayal

Videojournalist

Pratyush Dayal covers climate change, immigration and race and gender issues among general news for CBC News in Windsor. Before that, he worked for three years at CBC News Saskatchewan. He has previously written for the Globe and Mail, the Vancouver Sun, and the Tyee. He holds a master's degree in journalism from UBC and can be reached at [email protected]

Latest from Pratyush Dayal

Trump's trade war and Canada's retaliatory tariffs bring good news for Ontario wines

In the shadow of Donald Trump’s trade war and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, Ontario’s wine industry is seeing the silver lining.

Tariffs, accessibility, health care top of mind for voters in Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore

In the federal riding of Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore, U.S. imposed tariffs, health care, inflation and accessibility are some of the top election issues among the voters CBC News spoke with.
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Canada's federal election is less than 2 weeks away — but 2SLGBTQ+ voters say they feel sidelined

With Canada's 45th federal election two weeks away, 2SLGBTQ+ voters, community organizations and experts say tariffs have overshadowed the salient issues against a rising transphobic and anti-queer rhetoric in Canada.

'Job security amidst trade war the top issue,' says Liberals' Richard Pollock, running for Windsor West

Job security amidst the ongoing trade war was top of mind for Liberal candidate Richard Pollock at his Sunday morning campaign launch.

Feeder plants for Windsor Assembly could face potential layoffs as an aftermath of tariffs

Automaker Stellantis has confirmed it's shutting down its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for two weeks, largely because of U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and an aftermath of that would be potential layoffs at feeder plants.

Windsor casino workers to strike midnight if no deal is reached

The deadline for a deal between the union representing workers at Caesars Windsor and the company is fast approaching.

'Windsor-Essex is ready for change', says Conservatives' Harb Gill, running for Windsor West

Putting Canada first for a change was the resounding message at the Harb Gill's campaign office launch Monday evening.

Provincial funding for children's aid not keeping up with need, union, officials, say amid layoffs

As the Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society (WECAS) lays off more than two dozen workers due to a $10 million budget shortfall, the ministry responsible for children and social services says it has actually increased funding for the agency. 
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'Rising problem' of ghost consultancies hits man who lost $12K trying to get Canadian visa for wife

Krishan Jogia turned to an immigration consultancy before landing in Toronto in 2023, only to later realize — after spending thousands of dollars to get his wife to Canada — he had been dealing with a "ghost" consultancy. Experts say newcomers prefer consultants to lawyers for their immigration paperwork as they're more affordable. But there are calls for more efforts to penalize those operating without a licence.

Climate advocates, experts want to see more focus on environment in Ontario this term

The Progressive Conservatives shot to victory within minutes of polls closing in Ontario's provincial election — but absent in the victory speech of three-time majority Premier Doug Ford were mentions of climate change and sustainability.