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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 7, 2026

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Can Toronto's Police Chief win back public trust? 27.05.2026

Allegations of corruption, antisemitism and sexual assault -- just some of the issues involving Toronto Police, that have have surfaced in the last few months. The Police Chief, Myron Demkiw, has announced a number of changes to keep officers accountable, but will they be enough to regain public trust?

How did a missing teen from Brampton die in remote Saskatchewan? 22.05.2026

A Brampton teen’s disappearance is now a homicide investigation in Northern Saskatchewan. An advocate on the issue of missing Black boys discusses why these cases are often mishandled.

The $500 million bet on Toronto's condo market 20.05.2026

Toronto's condo market is in a slump, with thousands of units sitting empty. But in that cold market, Anthony O'Brien sees opportunity. He tells Chris Glover about his firm's plan to spend $500 million buying up condos in the city.

TDSB cuts come for low-income schools 15.05.2026

The TDSB's celebrated Model Schools program funnelled extra resources to schools in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Now that's under threat. A trustee and a former Model School teacher tell us what it would mean to lose it.

Why does it take a World Cup to clean up Toronto? 13.05.2026

With less than a month until the World Cup, crews are out cleaning up garbage, removing graffitti, and filling potholes. Journalist Matt Elliott joins to talk about the preparations, and the legacy of this event for the city.

Why are so many Toronto restaurant bathrooms in dingy basements? 07.05.2026

If you’ve been to a restaurant, bar or cafe in Toronto and needed to use the toilet, there's a good chance you've been directed down a steep staircase. Our reporter Haydn Watters explores how so many bathrooms ended up underground.

Doug Ford's popularity dips after private jet debacle. Can the opposition seize? 05.05.2026

Our political panel breaks down Doug Ford’s slump in the polls and what it means for the opposition.

Meet the groups trying to sway your vote for Toronto's mayor 30.04.2026

Toronto's municipal election is about to officially begin. Rival advocacy groups Progress Toronto and ABC Toronto hope to influence who wins. Here's how they plan to do it.

The TTC's CEO wants you to enjoy taking transit again 29.04.2026

With customer satisfaction around 64%, and a major international event on the horizon, the TTC's CEO Mandeep Lali is putting together a plan to win back riders.

Doug Ford's private plane problem 22.04.2026

The province has now re-sold a controversial $28.9 million private jet, even though Premier Doug Ford keeps defending it as a useful way for him to travel around Ontario. A CBC investigation found the plane would have a hard time taking off from most runways in the province.

Will marks for showing up fix Toronto's school attendance problem? 16.04.2026

The Province is proposing making attendance part of students' grades. We hear from students and an education policy expert about whether this is the right move.

The Toronto MPs who won Mark Carney his majority 14.04.2026

Two new Toronto MPs are Ottawa-bound: Dr. Danielle Martin (University-Rosedale) and Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest). We hear from both, just after their by-election wins.

BJ Birdy is back with the Blue Jays. No one told his creator 10.04.2026

The Blue Jays have revived BJ Birdy, the team’s original mascot. But as our reporter Haydn Watters found out, it’s much more complicated than that.

Is the replacement for Toronto's drug injection sites working? 08.04.2026

When the Ford government moved to close supervised consumption sites, they announced a replacement -- HART Hubs. But a year in, very little is known about how those hubs work. Reporter Haydn Watters got a rare look inside.

'There's no plan': Olivia Chow on Doug Ford's Island Airport ambitions 02.04.2026

Mayor Olivia Chow discusses her opposition to the Billy Bishop expansion and if the city can fight back.

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.

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