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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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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Why you'll see police with semi-automatic rifles around Toronto 'very soon' 27.03.2026

Toronto Police say they will be deploying officers with long guns to places of worship, tourist attractions and busy public spaces "in the coming days." We hear from the police chief and a criminologist.

Ernie Clement is ready for the Blue Jays 2026 season 25.03.2026

He was a hero during the Blue Jays' post-season run last year. Now, Ernie Clement is getting ready to don the blue once again. He spoke with Anis Heydari ahead of the Jays' season opener.

Vindication or cop collusion: OPP report fuels more chaos over Umar Zameer case 20.03.2026

The OPP released an explosive report into the Umar Zameer case, looking into if police lied. We hear from Zameer's lawyer on the need for a public inquiry and a collision expert on the differing viewpoints.

Toronto transit success story? Why demand for Bike Share keeps growing 18.03.2026

Bike Share bicycles have become a fixture on Toronto's streets. But how can the program keep up with the demand? Jarrett McDonald oversees the program, and gives us a preview of how it's going to expand.

Premier Ford wants jets on Toronto's Island Airport ... or else 11.03.2026

The Premier says jets will fly into Billy Bishop Airport and he is willing to take the land away from the city to make it happen. Listen to what the local business community and the Deputy Mayor have to say about the plan.

'Inch closer to freedom': Iranians in Toronto on their country's future 03.03.2026

As the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran escalates, Iranian-Canadians in the GTA are questioning what this means for the country’s future. We hear from locals outside Toronto’s Iranian Plaza, then from Iranian-Canadian historian Arash Azizi.

Love, blood and brass poles: Inside a Toronto strip club's last dance 25.02.2026

One of the last strip clubs in downtown Toronto shut down recently. The infamous Filmores Gentlemen’s Club held a liquidation auction this week, selling off almost everything inside. Reporter Haydn Watters went to see who showed up.

Why some Ukrainians who settled in the GTA want to stay for good 24.02.2026

The Canadian government says Ukrainians who came under emergency visas will be expected to leave once the war ends. Some say that would mean rebuilding their lives once again.

How clean are the seats on the TTC? 20.02.2026

CBC’s Haydn Watters took a deep dive into the world of transit seat upholstery — looking at why the TTC and other transit agencies use fabric, the role design plays, and just what is lurking beneath you when you sit down on transit.

The Eglinton LRT took even longer to build than you think 05.02.2026

The beleaguered Eglinton LRT is finally opening after 15 years of construction. But the history behind Line 5 dates much, much further back.

Why Toronto's sidewalks are inaccessible long after a major snowstorm 28.01.2026

After a record-breaking snow dump in the city, issues around accessibility linger. Angie Seth gets into some of them with Maayan Ziv, founder of AccessNow, and Christopher Arnts of Arnts the Landscape Supplier.

How building housing helped unclog a Toronto hospital ER 21.01.2026

Dr. Andrew Boozary has been leading a University Health Network project to create housing for dozens of homeless people. Now, federal, provincial and municipal governments have gotten together to fund a second phase of the project.

Why is Toronto so obsessed with sweating (in saunas) right now 14.01.2026

Half a dozen saunas have opened up in Toronto in the past couple of months. Reporter Haydn Watters breaks down why so many people are eager to sweat right now and how much money is behind it.

Ontario privatized recycling pick-up. What happens to your blue box now? 08.01.2026

The first week of the new recycling program was bumpy, we put some of the issues to Allen Langdon from Circular Materials who is in charge of it. But Karen Wirsig from Environmental Defense Canada says the issues are much more complicated than forgotten curbside bins.

Oshawa autoworkers say federal union not doing enough to save jobs 07.01.2026

Internal divisions at Unifor come to light under the pressure of looming GM layoffs and an uncertain future for automakers.

Style vs Substance: Breaking down Doug Ford's big year 23.12.2025

Metro Morning's political panel talks Ontario politics, tariffs and if pouring out the bottle of Crown Royal was Doug Ford's defining moment.

Mayor Olivia Chow talks re-election, John Tory and frustration with Doug Ford 18.12.2025

From property tax raises to LRTs, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow recaps 2025... and what's ahead in 2026 including the upcoming municipal election.

Toronto's police chief says crime is way down. So why do many feel the opposite? 16.12.2025

We speak to Toronto's Police Chief Myron Demkiw on preventing violent extremist attacks, tackling youth violence, phasing out mobile crisis intervention teams and the city's improving crime statistics (even though many people don't feel safer).

Making Toronto home after war: Syrians reflect on 10 years here 12.12.2025

We check in with two Syrians who fled the war 10 years ago to settle in the GTA. They have found joy, safety and citizenship here but still carry the scars and concerns for those left behind.

We Finally Got a New Transit Line... Why Is It So Slow? 10.12.2025

The Finch LRT is Toronto's first new transit line in 20 years. It opened to big fanfare.. .and then criticism for its speed -- or lack of. We ask the City what can be done to hit the fast track.

Is sexual misconduct normalized in Toronto's nightlife industry? 03.12.2025

Dozens of women have come forward with allegations against some of the biggest companies in Toronto nightlife, in connection to decades of alleged abuse by a well-known club promoter. We look at the risks for women in nightlife and what it will take to make the hospitality industry safer, with Emily Murphy, a local DJ and event organizer, and Adriana Berlingieri, a researcher of violence against a...

Why violent assaults on the TTC have skyrocketed 27.11.2025

The number of assaults on public transit in Toronto more than doubled, from 2015 to 2024. But why? CBC's Eric Szeto unpacks the numbers, and TTC chair Jamaal Myers explains what might be going on, and what the transit agency is doing about it.

How overdose became a leading killer in Toronto 26.11.2025

Accidental poisoning including drug overdose is the leading cause of death for adults under 44 in Toronto. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Michelle Murti and drug policy researcher Dan Werb explain how we got here and what they think could be done to save lives.

'They're a bunch of diddlers': We ask the Sol-Gen about risks of a public sex offender list 20.11.2025

Premier Doug Ford says he will use the notwithstanding clause to make the sex offender list public. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says making the list public is a priority.

Why can't Toronto have more GO Train stops? 19.11.2025

Mount Dennis station is now going to be served by UP Express and GO Trains... but a new station at St. Clair will only get UP service. Transit consultant Jonathan English breaks down why, and how we could have it all.

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