Muriel Draaisma

Muriel Draaisma is a reporter and writer at CBC News in Toronto. She likes to write about social justice issues. She has previously worked for the Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal and Regina Leader-Post. She is originally from B.C. Have an idea for a story? You can reach her at muriel.draaisma@cbc.ca.

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Pride Toronto loses 3 corporate sponsors in move it connects to attack on DEI programs in U.S.

Pride Toronto says three large corporate sponsors have pulled their funding from the festival this year in a move it says is connected to a backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the U.S.

Residents in northwest Toronto neighbourhood brace for flooding as warmer weather melts snow

Residents in one northwest Toronto neighbourhood say they are worried about water in their basements as snow on the streets begins to melt due to a rise in temperature.

Toronto police search for man missing for over a week from east-end home

Toronto police are searching for a 29-year-old man — a husband and a father — who has been missing since he left his east end home more than a week ago.

Ontario Liberals suspend Oshawa candidate Viresh Bansal's campaign

The Ontario Liberal Party has suspended Oshawa candidate Viresh Bansal's campaign, the party said on Friday.

Toronto officials say removing snow from streets now a priority after major storms

Toronto crews have shifted their focus from snow clearing to snow removal following two major storms that blanketed the city in the past week.

'A miracle on that plane': Swift emergency response credited for no fatalities in Pearson plane crash

A swift response by flight attendants, crews and emergency workers was among the key reasons why no one died in Monday's plane crash at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, an expert and officials say.

No tiny homes to be removed from Toronto park 'in near future' as mayor seeks solution, her office says

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has intervened in a dispute between the city and a man who has built several tiny mobile homes for unhoused people, saying none of his structures will be removed from a city park "in the near future."

City exploring all options to address coyote attacks downtown, public meeting told

City officials are exploring every option to reduce a spate of coyote attacks on pet dogs in two downtown neighbourhoods, a public meeting was told on Thursday night.

Snowfall warning in effect Thursday as winter storm blankets Toronto

Snow is expected to taper off this morning after the heaviest snow fell Wednesday night, says Environment Canada.

Toronto city council finalizes new budget, with 6.9% property tax hike

Toronto council finalized the city's budget for this year at a special meeting on Tuesday. In a 19 to 5 vote, council approved the property tax rates for 2025, which includes a 6.9 per cent residential property tax hike, after debating Mayor Olivia Chow's proposed budget all day.