Trevor Wilhelm is an award-winning investigative journalist at the Windsor Star specializing in courts, crime, and community impact stories. With over 20 years’ experience, his work has influenced policy changes in Ontario’s social services and brought national attention to border-region economic issues.
Wilhelm’s recent recognition from the Ontario Newspaper Awards underscores his unique ability to transform complex institutional issues into compelling public narratives.
Trevor Wilhelm has carved a distinguished career over two decades as a multimedia journalist, earning accolades for his incisive coverage of legal, social, and economic issues impacting Windsor and southwestern Ontario. His work at the Windsor Star exemplifies a commitment to community-focused storytelling, blending hard news analysis with human-interest narratives.
Wilhelm’s April 2025 investigation into a sudden death on Pelee Island demonstrates his ability to handle sensitive cases with precision. The article meticulously reconstructs the emergency response timeline while respecting the victim’s privacy, showcasing his balance between investigative rigor and ethical reporting.
Wilhelm consistently exposes systemic failures in public institutions, as seen in his Children’s Aid Society coverage. Pitches should highlight underreported bureaucratic challenges with documented case studies.
“Wilhelm takes the health beat to the street with a searing examination into the death of a homeless man, bringing him to life on the page in a city that doesn’t track homeless deaths.”
His 2022 Ontario Newspaper Award for beat reporting recognized three groundbreaking health stories that combined data journalism with intimate portraiture.
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