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CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news.

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CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news.

    Wednesday, May 29: Buy my mom's house

    Wednesday, May 29: Buy my mom's house

    Host David Common asks the head of Habitat for Humanity if the federal-provincial deal on housing will make life more affordable here. And a conversation about Indigenous fashion and how the runway is for everyone. But first, a real estate agent who is pulling out all the creative stops to sell homes -- including a Weird Al parody video.

    • 25 min
    Tuesday, May 28: Looking for new opportunites

    Tuesday, May 28: Looking for new opportunites

    Is Doug Ford thinking of calling an early provincial election? As in, a year early? Host David Common gets the scoop from The Star's Rob Benzie. And if you know some young people looking for jobs, they are not alone. We talk about the rise in youth employment in this city, and get a peek behind the numbers. And also we hear about the case in Hamilton that found a Toronto couple guilty of murder and the remarkable story of survival of one of their would-be victims.

    • 26 min
    Monday, May 27: What is the first step?

    Monday, May 27: What is the first step?

    We hear from people both in and outside of the pro-Palestenian encampment at the University of Toronto. David Common talks to former city councillor Joe Cressy as he starts a new job at Waterfront Toronto about his vision for repairing the waterfront. And first, we hear from a woman who's run-in with an e-bike has left her with a broken knee and a quest for more regulations.

    • 28 min
    Friday, May 24: U of T encampment at a tipping point

    Friday, May 24: U of T encampment at a tipping point

    Today we did a deep dive into the encampment at University of Toronto, host David Common spoke to university president Meric Gertler about the university's offer and what they were willing, and unwilling to do. And he spoke to Erin Mackey from U of T Occupy for Palestine about the protesters demands and how far they will go to make their point.

    • 24 min
    May 23: Hot takes

    May 23: Hot takes

    David Common talks Hot Docs and how their dire situation is forcing a (temporary) closure. And a new approach to supporting the homeless in Pickering uses farm work to build people's self-esteem. And David gets to taste food guide Suresh Doss' favourite homemade dessert when his mom joins him in the studio.

    • 25 min
    Wednesday, May 22: Safety measures

    Wednesday, May 22: Safety measures

    David Common speaks to a woman in a wheelchair who went viral after being carried down an Air Canada plane's stairs in a removable seat weeks after the federal government held an accessibility conference.Boatimg safety is on everyone's minds after a tragic accident on a cottage lake. And a conversation with Jon Allen, a former diplomat to Israel about a proposed two-state solution.

    • 24 min

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