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.

Latest from Muriel Draaisma

How some small business owners in Toronto are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike

Some small business owners in Toronto, worried about the impact of a possible strike by Canada Post workers on online sales, are already making changes to their operations.

Toronto city council holds moment of silence in memory of 3 children killed in 401 crash

Toronto city council held a moment of silence on Wednesday in memory of three children killed in a crash on a Highway 401 exit ramp on the weekend.

York Regional Police release video of suspects breaking into home in Richmond Hill, Ont.

York Regional Police say they are seeking five suspects in a home invasion in Richmond Hill, Ont. early Monday.

Community members pack meeting to talk about safety following killing of Brampton man

Members of the South Asian community packed a town hall meeting on Sunday to talk about public safety following the death of a Brampton man who was gunned down in Mississauga this week.

Brampton man, 51, killed in shooting had faced repeated threats, children say

Peel Regional Police have identified a Brampton man who died in hospital after he was shot several times in a Mississauga parking lot this week in what investigators believe was a targeted shooting.

Ontario Paralympian asks thieves to return hockey equipment, sports memorabilia after break-in

A Canadian Paralympian gold medalist is asking thieves who stole a hockey bag of equipment and about $30,000 worth of sports memorabilia from a Newmarket storage locker to give the items back.

TTC board votes in favour of renaming Dundas Station

The TTC's Dundas Station will get a new name now that the transit agency's board has approved a proposal from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Toronto bars, restaurants enjoyed sales bump during round 1 of NHL playoffs: data

Toronto Maple Leafs fans packed bars and restaurants near Scotiabank Arena during round one of the NHL hockey playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, according to consumer spending data.

Ontario takes 1st step to appeal injunction preventing it from removing Toronto bike lanes

The Ontario government has served notice that it plans to appeal a temporary injunction that prevents it from ripping up three bike lanes in Toronto until a judge decides whether its plan to remove them is unconstitutional.

City $18B short in plan to repair infrastructure over next decade, but progress made, staff say

Officials say Toronto is making progress in keeping its infrastructure in good working order, but the city still needs to secure $18 billion in additional funds over the next 10 years to ensure its assets are in a state of good repair.