Kelda Yuen

Kelda Yuen is a reporter with CBC News in Toronto. She is a two-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner with a penchant for stories focusing on the arts and human interest, and those that aim to better understand diverse communities. Kelda began her career in Beijing where she was a reporter and anchor. When she's not in the field, she's probably at the movies. Email: kelda.yuen@cbc.ca 

Latest from Kelda Yuen

Man who killed Mississauga mother of 2 sentenced to life in prison without parole for 18 years

A man who fatally stabbed his ex-partner in February 2020 has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 18 years.

Some Toronto workers 'left out' of federal financial support amid COVID-19

Toronto Mayor John Tory says a federal emergency benefit rolling out on Monday will provide "a lot of help to a lot of people" out of work due to COVID-19, but some city workers say the temporary income support has gaps that need to be fixed.

GlobalMedic sets up tent outside Brampton hospital to help with COVID-19 cases

Volunteers with a Toronto-based charity have set up a large tent outside Brampton Civic Hospital on Saturday in case the facility needs more space to deal with COVID-19 cases.

TTC, GO Transit step up cleaning, disinfecting of vehicles amid COVID-19 concern

The TTC and GO Transit have stepped up cleaning and disinfecting of buses, streetcars, subway cars and trains "out of an abundance of caution" amid a growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Toronto Area.

'No other option': Whitby GO commuters baffled after getting tickets in overflow parking lot

Commuters in Whitby, Ont., are blaming poor signage after getting tickets for parking in an overflow lot that was opened across from the local GO Transit station to deal with increased ridership.

'It breaks my heart to do it': Toronto homeowner ordered to remove fake grass

Sangeeta Gounder wants a city zoning bylaw changed to allow homeowners to have artificial turf on their front lawn.

Adults with disabilities need to earn minimum wage for sense of 'belonging,' parents say

Six young adults with developmental disabilities have been permanently hired by a North York shipping and packing firm. Their supervisors say the money means less than the sense of value and belonging.