Jill Mahoney - The Globe and Mail

Jill Mahoney

StaffNational news reporter

jmahoney@globeandmail.com

Area of Expertise

Investigative/enterprise reporter focused on housing and real estate

Jill Mahoney is a Globe and Mail reporter who specializes in investigative and enterprise journalism, with a current focus on housing and real estate. During her more than 25 years at The Globe, Jill has covered a range of issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario politics and the real estate industry. She served as The Globe's Edmonton correspondent for six years.

30

Years in Journalism

29

Years at The Globe and Mail

Education

Bachelor of Journalism, Carleton University, 1996

Master of Arts in Political Journalism, Columbia University, 2009

Honours & Awards

National Newspaper Award, Sustained News Coverage, 2020

Best in Business Canada Award, Package, 2018

National Newspaper Award, Feature Writing, 2000

Languages spoken

English

Jill Mahoney abides by The Globe and Mail Editorial Code of Conduct

Latest articles

March 2, 2026

Travelers check the status of their flights at Toronto's Pearson Airport in Toronto on Feb. 23. Air Canada said it has suspended flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until March 23, while Qatar Airways said its Toronto-to-Doha route remains suspended.

Travelers check the status of their flights at Toronto's Pearson Airport in Toronto on Feb. 23. Air Canada said it has suspended flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until March 23, while Qatar Airways said its Toronto-to-Doha route remains suspended.

Canadian flights to Gulf remain cancelled as war spreads through region

4 min read

February 23, 2026

Toronto police service chief Myron Demkiw speaks during a press conference to announce the results of ‘Project South,’ a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption at York regional police headquarters in Aurora, Ont. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Toronto police service chief Myron Demkiw speaks during a press conference to announce the results of ‘Project South,’ a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption at York regional police headquarters in Aurora, Ont. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Drug charges previously dropped against central figure in Project South probe without explanation

6 min read

February 9, 2026

A Toronto police officer's uniform is seen during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

A Toronto police officer's uniform is seen during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Conspiracy to traffic Toronto Police uniforms alleged in Project South police corruption probe

3 min read

February 6, 2026

Toronto police service chief Myron Demkiw speaks during a press conference to announce the results of ‘Project South,’ a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption at York regional police headquarters in Aurora, Ont. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Toronto police service chief Myron Demkiw speaks during a press conference to announce the results of ‘Project South,’ a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption at York regional police headquarters in Aurora, Ont. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

More officers suspended in GTA in relation to Project South corruption probe

4 min read

February 5, 2026

York regional police deputy chief Ryan Hogan speaks during a press conference to announce the results of ‘Project South,’ a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption at York regional police headquarters in Aurora, Ont. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

York regional police deputy chief Ryan Hogan speaks during a press conference to announce the results of ‘Project South,’ a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption at York regional police headquarters in Aurora, Ont. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Who are the Toronto Police officers charged in Project South?

8 min read

February 5, 2026

Toronto Police chief Myron Demkiw addresses media during a press conference at the York Regional Police headquarters in Aurora, Ont., on Thursday.

Toronto Police chief Myron Demkiw addresses media during a press conference at the York Regional Police headquarters in Aurora, Ont., on Thursday.

Several Toronto police officers charged in organized crime and corruption probe

6 min read

January 26, 2026

May Louie shovels her walkway in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Toronto. On Sunday, a massive snowstorm walloped the GTA and Ontario, schools were shut down on Monday and city cleanup will likely take days.

May Louie shovels her walkway in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Toronto. On Sunday, a massive snowstorm walloped the GTA and Ontario, schools were shut down on Monday and city cleanup will likely take days.

Toronto digs out after a record snowfall

6 min read

January 23, 2026

Video frame grab of Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder suspected of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin, being escorted off an FBI plane Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 in Ontario, California. FBI via AP

Video frame grab of Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder suspected of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin, being escorted off an FBI plane Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 in Ontario, California. FBI via AP

Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested in Mexico

5 min read

January 15, 2026

Ms. Grundy regularly drives the 45-minute stretch of Highway 72 that goes south from Sioux Lookout to the Trans-Canada on her way to Dryden for her son’s weekly swimming lessons. Ms. Grundy said she’s unable to get cell phone service for most of the way. The single-lane road is a danger zone for moose, wolves, bears and other wildlife, and collisions aren’t uncommon, she said. Oct 29th, 2024Ms. Grundy regularly drives the 45-minute stretch of Highway 72 that goes south from Sioux Lookout to the Trans-Canada on her way to Dryden for her son’s weekly swimming lessons. Ms. Grundy said she’s unable to get cell phone service for most of the way. The single-lane road is a danger zone for moose, wolves, bears and other wildlife, and collisions aren’t uncommon, she said. Oct 29th, 2024

Ms. Grundy regularly drives the 45-minute stretch of Highway 72 that goes south from Sioux Lookout to the Trans-Canada on her way to Dryden for her son’s weekly swimming lessons. Ms. Grundy said she’s unable to get cell phone service for most of the way. The single-lane road is a danger zone for moose, wolves, bears and other wildlife, and collisions aren’t uncommon, she said. Oct 29th, 2024Ms. Grundy regularly drives the 45-minute stretch of Highway 72 that goes south from Sioux Lookout to the Trans-Canada on her way to Dryden for her son’s weekly swimming lessons. Ms. Grundy said she’s unable to get cell phone service for most of the way. The single-lane road is a danger zone for moose, wolves, bears and other wildlife, and collisions aren’t uncommon, she said. Oct 29th, 2024

CRTC launches public consultation on cellphone dead zones

3 min read

January 15, 2026

Vehicles pass by a large patriotic banner depicting the Iranian flag on Enghelab Square in Tehran on January 14, 2026. Iran on Januray 14 vowed fast-track trials for people arrested over a massive wave of protests, after US President Donald Trump threatened "very strong action" if the Islamic republic goes ahead with hangings. In Tehran, authorities held a funeral ceremony for over 100 members of the security forces and other "martyrs" killed in the demonstrations, which authorities have branded as "riots" while accusing protesters of waging "acts of terror". (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)

Vehicles pass by a large patriotic banner depicting the Iranian flag on Enghelab Square in Tehran on January 14, 2026. Iran on Januray 14 vowed fast-track trials for people arrested over a massive wave of protests, after US President Donald Trump threatened "very strong action" if the Islamic republic goes ahead with hangings. In Tehran, authorities held a funeral ceremony for over 100 members of the security forces and other "martyrs" killed in the demonstrations, which authorities have branded as "riots" while accusing protesters of waging "acts of terror". (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)

Iranian community fears for relatives in Iran after death of Canadian

5 min read

January 13, 2026

FILE - An image of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who is a fugitive and been charged with allegedly running and participating in a transnational drug trafficking operation, is displayed on a video monitor along with bricks of cocaine, foreground, during a news conference at the FBI offices in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

FILE - An image of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who is a fugitive and been charged with allegedly running and participating in a transnational drug trafficking operation, is displayed on a video monitor along with bricks of cocaine, foreground, during a news conference at the FBI offices in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

FBI seized phone with messages between jeweller, alleged Ryan Wedding drug ring, court documents show

4 min read

January 12, 2026

A staff member moves a wanted poster for Canadian fugitive Ryan James Wedding during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

A staff member moves a wanted poster for Canadian fugitive Ryan James Wedding during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Toronto-area jeweller accused of laundering funds for Ryan Wedding

4 min read

January 6, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with then-cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland after a cabinet meeting in September.

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with then-cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland after a cabinet meeting in September.

Carney says Freeland’s decision to accept Ukraine role ‘consistent’ with plans to resign as MP

4 min read

December 29, 2025

FILE PHOTO: A for sale sign is displayed outside a home in Toronto, Ontario in Toronto, Ontario, Canada December 13, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: A for sale sign is displayed outside a home in Toronto, Ontario in Toronto, Ontario, Canada December 13, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo

Experts call for public beneficial land ownership registry in Ontario

3 min read

December 10, 2025

Lawyer Deepak Paradkar in Hamilton, Ont., in April, 2017. Crown lawyers believe Mr. Paradkar must be denied bail because he is a flight risk.

Lawyer Deepak Paradkar in Hamilton, Ont., in April, 2017. Crown lawyers believe Mr. Paradkar must be denied bail because he is a flight risk.

Facing extradition, lawyer charged in Ryan Wedding case offers $5-million for bail release

4 min read

December 2, 2025

Why do so many Canadian roads not have cell service?

November 26, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: A reward poster for the arrest of Ryan James Wedding is visible following a news conference announcing the indictment of a former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, charging him with murder and money laundering in connection to a drug trafficking organization at the Justice Department on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Justice Department announced a fifteen-million-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Ryan James Wedding, the leader of a criminal drug organization who smuggled large quantities of cocaine through Colombia and Mexico for distribution in the United States and Canada. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: A reward poster for the arrest of Ryan James Wedding is visible following a news conference announcing the indictment of a former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, charging him with murder and money laundering in connection to a drug trafficking organization at the Justice Department on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Justice Department announced a fifteen-million-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Ryan James Wedding, the leader of a criminal drug organization who smuggled large quantities of cocaine through Colombia and Mexico for distribution in the United States and Canada. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Ryan Wedding’s alleged operatives appear in court as complex extradition case to U.S. begins

5 min read

November 22, 2025

Deepak Paradkar, the lawyer for Dellen Millard, speaks to the media after his client's first court appearance in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, May 15 2013. Millard has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a southern Ontario father who disappeared after posting his truck for sale online and taking a test drive with two men. THE CANADIAN PRESS//Dave Chidley

Deepak Paradkar, the lawyer for Dellen Millard, speaks to the media after his client's first court appearance in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, May 15 2013. Millard has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a southern Ontario father who disappeared after posting his truck for sale online and taking a test drive with two men. THE CANADIAN PRESS//Dave Chidley

Evidence against Paradkar comes from FBI witness

4 min read

November 21, 2025

***ONE TIME USE ONLY***The highway towards Kluane from Whitehorse. March 4, 2017

***ONE TIME USE ONLY***The highway towards Kluane from Whitehorse. March 4, 2017

Why Canada’s roadways are studded with cellphone ‘dead zones’

15 min read

November 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: A FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive poster is displayed during a news conference announcing the indictment of a former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, charging him with murder and money laundering in connection to a drug trafficking organization at the Justice Department on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Justice Department announced a fifteen-million-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Ryan James Wedding, the leader of a criminal drug organization who smuggled large quantities of cocaine through Colombia and Mexico for distribution in the United States and Canada. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: A FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive poster is displayed during a news conference announcing the indictment of a former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, charging him with murder and money laundering in connection to a drug trafficking organization at the Justice Department on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Justice Department announced a fifteen-million-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Ryan James Wedding, the leader of a criminal drug organization who smuggled large quantities of cocaine through Colombia and Mexico for distribution in the United States and Canada. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Who are the Canadians facing charges connected to Ryan Wedding?

8 min read