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This is Toronto

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Tap into the stories that the GTA is talking about. If you listen to one Toronto podcast, make it this one. From the team that brings you CBC Radio’s Metro Morning.

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Nov 5, 2026

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Episodes

Why GTA childcare workers are getting no pay raise next year 05.11.2026

A government memo shows that wages will be frozen for early childhood educators across the province next year. With wages already struggling to keep up with the cost of living, is childcare a sustainable profession?

Cities worldwide are building bike lanes. Toronto is taking them out 04.11.2026

A Canadian-Danish bicycle infrastructure expert claims Toronto is out of step with every other global biking city, as the province removes bike lanes on Bloor and beyond. We take a trip to Copenhagen and hear why Toronto is such an outlier.

A Toronto school board trustee plans to defy the province 29.10.2026

School board trustees in Toronto have been stripped of many of their duties, including communicating with students' parents and guardians. But one trustee plans to hold her own meetings anyway.

Is Toronto ready for self-driving taxis? 28.10.2026

Waymo is starting to test its self-driving cabs on the streets of Toronto, with plans to launch the service in 2028. But critics worry about safety, regulation and what the move will do to the ride-hailing industry.

$1000 cheques, 100-lane highways: Meet who else is running to be Toronto's mayor 24.10.2026

We've focused a lot on the mayoral battle between Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow. But the race for Toronto's mayor is much more crowded than that. Reporter Haydn Watters dives into the other 51 names you'll see on the ballot.

Olivia Chow makes her case for re-election as Mayor of Toronto 23.10.2026

After winning the mayoralty in a byelection three years ago, Olivia Chow wants to be re-elected, with a pitch that includes affordability measures like a TTC fare freeze and a city-wide school lunch program. She joins Chris in-studio.

Has a data breach at Crime Stoppers left thousands of tipsters in danger? 22.10.2026

A massive security breach has put a pause to Toronto Crime Stoppers. Tech specialist Carmi Levy explains what this means for the program, and the thousands of people who have submitted tips over the past 25 years.

Brad Bradford makes his pitch to be mayor of Toronto 21.10.2026

He's running on a platform that includes fewer taxes, more police officers and a different approach to municipal finance. Critics say his plans are unrealistic, and accuse him of flip-flopping on issues like bike lanes. Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford joins Chris in-studio.

How Oshawa's frontline workers are fighting the drug crisis 15.10.2026

As Oshawa residents prepare to elect a new mayor, one of the key issues facing the city is the drug and homelessness crisis. CBC's Chris Glover sat down with three people working hard on the front lines to talk about the reality they are seeing on the ground, and the change they'd like to see with this election.

Cyclists are pushing back against the plan to rip out bike lanes 14.10.2026

On the day construction crews were supposed to start removing a bike lane in Etobicoke, protesters blocked the way. And a cycling advocacy group is trying to take Ontario's government all the way to the Supreme Court.

Toronto's race for mayor runs through Scarborough 07.10.2026

Scarborough has been front and centre in Toronto's current race for mayor. Reporter Haydn Watters breaks down why Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow are spending so much time talking Scarborough and how voters there could decide who wins.

BONUS: Chris Alexander on why he's dropping out of Toronto's mayoral race 07.10.2026

After weeks of polling in third place, Chris Alexander has officially dropped out of the race to become Toronto's mayor. He came in to explain that decision, and where it leaves the election.

Why do so many people want to leave Toronto? 01.10.2026

Recent polling suggests many people intend to move away from Toronto in the next five years. A former Torontonian and an urban planner weigh in.

The battle between Mississauga's current and former mayor 01.10.2026

Mississauga’s current and former mayors are at odds, and the political fallout is making waves. CBC's Chris Glover speaks with two guests to analyze the high-stakes dynamic between Carolyn Parrish and Bonnie Crombie. Tune in to hear what’s driving this rivalry and what it means for local voter turnout.

'Cyborg propaganda'? Inside the election app Brad Bradford is using 25.09.2026

Is Brad Bradford's campaign using AI messaging to garner public support? Rory White, reporter with Canada's National Observer, joins to talk about what's really going on with Victory App.

The Mamdani-fication of Toronto politics 23.09.2026

Zohran Mamdani isn't running for election in Toronto. But municipal candidates have surely taken inspiration from his New York campaign – from cribbing his communication style to fully ripping off his ideas. Reporter Haydn Watters breaks it down.

Jay Baruchel's new TIFF stuntman film is wrapped up in Canadian pride 17.09.2026

What can the story of a Canadian stunt driver attempting to jump the St. Lawrence River tell us in the era of Elbows Up? Film star Jay Baruchel explains.

Why you should keep an eye on these council races 16.09.2026

With Toronto’s municipal election right around the corner, candidates running for council seats are gearing up their campaigns. In this episode of This is Toronto, CBC’s Chris Glover asks three city hall journalists to break down the races you need to watch.

Ontario is getting sued over its speed camera ban 11.09.2026

A 15-year-old teen was struck by a driver and suffered serious injuries at an intersection where a speed camera was removed. His family is now suing the City, the province and the driver. Given the province's speed cam ban, is the government liable?

Is Toronto ready for the next mega storm? 10.09.2026

Officials called it a 100-year storm, testing the city's aging infrastructure yet again. As Toronto's municipal election campaign ramps up, we ask climate experts how the mayoral candidates are addressing this issue — or not.

Why does Toronto always flood after a major storm? 04.09.2026

As Toronto recovers from this week's storm, city crews are clearing debris and restoring power. In this episode, we look at the ongoing cleanup efforts and ask: Why is the city's infrastructure consistently overwhelmed by heavy rain, and what will it take to fix it?

What’s this mayoral election really about? 02.09.2026

Torontonians will be heading to the polls to choose the city's next mayor in October, and the campaigns will be ramping up over the next few weeks. We ask three city hall journalists a simple question: what is this election really about?

Toronto police are using AI to read license plates 28.08.2026

Police say it's a way to identify vehicles tied to potential criminal activity. But privacy advocates worry about the use of and lack of oversight around AI license plate cameras.

Will GTA businesses be able to survive a trade war? 27.08.2026

The federal government has unveiled its support package for businesses caught up in the trade war with the U.S. But for many, it's not enough. Three businesses in the GTA explain what all this means for them.

Can TMU manage protests around the Israel-Hamas war? 20.08.2026

After a review found that campus protests have been "symptoms of a deteriorating campus climate" at Toronto Metropolitan University, the university has appointed veteran politician Bob Rae to lead a task force on campus expression, antisemitism and community safety.

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