Lane Harrison

Reporter

Lane Harrison is a journalist with CBC Toronto. Born and raised in Toronto, he previously worked for CBC New Brunswick in Saint John. You can reach him at lane.harrison@cbc.ca

Latest from Lane Harrison

Liberals want to know how much Ontario is spending on 'it's all happening here' ads

The provincial Liberals want to know how many taxpayer dollars are being spent by the province to tell people how well things are going in Ontario.

Ford's PCs, Crombie's Liberals attack each other in new ads

While MPPs were away from the provincial legislature and in their communities last week, the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals were busy rolling out advertisements taking shots at each others' leaders, Doug Ford and Bonnie Crombie.

Highway 413 work could start before Indigenous consultations end, prompting concerns

A provincial bill being fast-tracked through Ontario’s Legislature is drawing concern from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, because it would allow work to begin on Highway 413 before an Indigenous consultation is completed.

Percentage of bike riders higher where lanes are installed: StatsCan

Ontario's transportation minister is defending his government's decision to remove bike lanes from major streets in Toronto, saying just 1.2 per cent of people in the city commute by bicycle. But census data shows the number is higher in several areas where bike lanes actually exist.

Ontario will build 1.5 million homes, housing minister promises as projections slump

A day after Premier Doug Ford’s government quietly revealed its housing start projections have decreased since the last budget, the provincial housing minister says Ontario’s goal of building 1.5 million homes will still be met.

Ontario won't hit 1.5 million homes goal, housing starts shrink in fall economic statement

As Premier Doug Ford's government attempts to get 1.5 million homes built by 2031, its Ministry of Finance says projected housing starts for the next three years have gone down since the last budget.

Toronto charities prepare for busy Thanksgiving amid soaring demand

As many Torontonians continue to struggle with a high cost of living, charities across the city are preparing for a busy Thanksgiving, as one major food bank says its demand has skyrocketed in recent years. 

Hamilton and Niagara attack victims remembered as loving fathers

Hamilton's Mario Bilich, 77 and Niagra's Lance Cunningham, 47, are being remembered as loving fathers after police announced both men were killed in random attacks over the past week.

Experts question province's estimate of 6M annual visitors to revamped Ontario Place

The province says it expects the revitalized Ontario Place to attract more annual visitors than the CN Tower and Empire State Building combined, an optimistic estimation that some experts are questioning. 

Province reveals details of multi-million dollar, 95-year Therme lease at Ontario Place

The Austrian company building a spa where Ontario Place used to sit will be spending $700 million to construct its new facilities and parkland on Toronto's waterfront, the province revealed Thursday.