Lisa Xing

Lisa Xing is a senior reporter with CBC News in Toronto.

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A deadly crash in Toronto raises questions about the dangers when things go wrong for EVs

An Oct. 24 crash involving an electric car that killed four people in downtown Toronto has raised concerns about the dangers when things go wrong for EVs.
Analysis

Trump's return to White House spells uncertainty for U.S.-China relationship

The impact of Donald Trump's election win on Nov. 5 will be felt globally, especially in China — one of the world's emerging superpowers and one of the United States' biggest trading partners. The relationship could also affect Canada.

Asylum seeker living in car after being evicted from government-funded hotel room

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, which has leased hotels to house asylum seekers in recent years, has an eviction policy that gives occupants very little notice to move out, leaving many homeless in the midst of a housing crisis.

York police break up crime ring targeting Ontario golf courses

The mystery of golf carts disappearing from Ontario courses has been largely solved. York regional police have charged multiple people with trafficking and theft after an investigation that started in the summer.

Is your friend selling Taylor Swift tickets? Make sure it's not a hacker

As Taylor Swift is set to embark on the Canadian leg of her Eras world tour, scammers are taking advantage of the insatiable demand for tickets to the sold-out shows.

Chinese-made EVs are now subject to a 100% tariff. What does this mean for Canadians?

Canada’s new tariff on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from China will have reverberations through a multitude of industries and could lead to repercussions well beyond the electric vehicle market, according to analysts.

Canadians returning from living abroad treated as new drivers by some car insurance companies

Canadians who move overseas for a period of time are finding their auto insurance rates have skyrocketed when they return home because insurance companies aren't factoring in their previous driving experience.

He pays $300 a month for car insurance. Higher rates for immigrants are an 'injustice,' advocate says

Newcomers who need car insurance in Canada say they’re quoted higher rates, even if they have previous driving experience, because insurance companies don’t factor that into their monthly rate.
Analysis

China's EV market is going global. Can U.S., Canada balance protectionism with reducing emissions?

China’s electric vehicle industry is poised to dominate the globe and that has governments in Europe and North America, including Canada, grappling with what can be seen as competing priorities — protect domestic manufacturing by imposing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs or focus on reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

Golf carts are disappearing from Ontario golf courses. Course owners think it's the work of professionals

Somebody is stealing golf carts from courses across Ontario. The sheer number of carts being taken has golf course owners convinced the thefts are linked and the work of professional thieves.