Derick Deonarain

Producer

Derick Deonarain is a producer for CBC News who grew up in the Northwest end of Toronto. When he's not chasing breaking news you can often find him covering stories that meet at the intersection of culture, social justice, sports and art.

Latest from Derick Deonarain

WWE's Sami Zayn takes on comedy in Toronto

Sami Zayn is a Canadian wrestling superstar by day who is trying his hand at comedy by night.

Record attendance at Toronto PWHL game shows interest, support in women's hockey is growing, advocates say

The record crowd at Friday's Toronto-Montreal Professional Women's Hockey League game at Scotiabank Arena shows that women are "finally" getting the support they deserve, with more young girls showing interest in joining the sport, the director of girl's hockey at the Ontario Hockey Academy says.

Family of Kevin McBride hope his cracked cold case brings comfort to victim families

While the family is glad to have answers, they say there's several questions that remain unanswered when it comes to Kevin McBride's death. But they hope that isn't the case for families of other homicide victims who are still waiting for developments in their own cold cases.

'My hands were literally shaking': Ultra-rare 'One Ring' game card found by Toronto collector

One trading card to rule them all has been found in Ontario. The Lord of the Rings themed Magic: The Gathering card could fetch more than a million dollars, and it was pulled by a Toronto retail worker.

Filipino and proud: Meet 5 young Torontonians whose heritage is the 'fuel' for their success

From food and clothing to arts, young Filipino-Canadian entrepreneurs in Toronto are finding creative ways to express pride for their heritage and identity. 

Year-long exhibition at Art Gallery of Ontario celebrates Black identities, culture and community

Photographs and time-based media by a creative agency renowned for its vibrant depictions of Black identities will be on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) during a year-long exhibition which opened on Saturday.

Canadian cartoon mystery finally solved after 6 years, thanks to the internet

The origin of a mysterious Canadian cartoon character in the back of a family photo from the early 1990s has been solved thanks to the internet and two brothers in Wisconsin.

'Starboy' catches The Weeknd's attention after photo goes viral

The Weeknd is looking for a six-year-old fan who was crying after his concert was postponed. The photo went viral on social media and the young fan has received an outpouring of love and support.

New Asian night market — Superfresh — aims to showcase culture, cuisine and community

There's a new night market in Toronto that aims to bring a fresh cultural experience and create a safe space for people to celebrate and discover Asian cuisine.  
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On verge of World Cup berth, Brampton connection shines for Canada

The Greater Toronto Area is well-represented on Canada's men's soccer team, with 17 of 25 players having grown up here. Seven grew up in Brampton alone. But what is it about the city that is churning out soccer stars?