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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.

4 dage siden

Was Toronto's World Cup stint worth it?

With the sixth and final FIFA World Cup game hosted in Toronto now behind us, many are starting to reflect on the impact and legacy of the tournament. We hear from a former mayor and an urban planer who studies the impact of mega-sporting events in cities, and we send our reporter to ask fans how they think the city fared as a host.

22 min.
5 dage siden

Does Toronto Need More Places to Party?

Toronto has lost so many vital music and party venues, sucking much of the fun out of the city. How does a city of "no-fun" bounce back?

17 min.
25. jun.

Why does it cost $500,000 to close two blocks of Church Street?

Originally budgeted at $150,000, cost have ballooned for a pilot to pedestrianize part of Church Street this summer. What do those costs reveal about the challenges of changing the city's streetscape in the 21st century?

15 min.
24. jun.

What's behind Doug Ford's sinking polling numbers

Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative government have taken a hit in the polls. But with an election still years away, is this a temporary dip, or a sign of thing to come?

19 min.
19. jun.

Is youth gang violence in Toronto a form of human trafficking?

There's been a number of cases lately of youth being linked to shootings and other violent crimes, some as young as 12 or 13. But while teens recruited into gangs may be the perpetrators, do we need to re-think how we approach the problem?

15 min.
11. jun.

Will Toronto be able to afford this World Cup by reselling tickets?

Last year, the City of Toronto spent nearly $11 million on match tickets. It's now trying to resell them for profit -- a move the City calls "revenue generation," but others have criticized as scalping.

12 min.
10. jun.

This GTA community fought an AI data centre and won—for now

Hundreds of people protested a proposal to bring an AI data centre into a Hamilton neighbourhood. With many more proposals across the GTA, what does it actually mean when a data centre comes to town?

15 min.
3. jun.

Why Kenneth Law's guilty plea 'feels like a time-out'

Kenneth Law is tied to at least 147 deaths worldwide. But after pleading guilty to counselling or aiding suicides in Ontario, the murder charges against him have been withdrawn, and he may never face charges internationally. Jerry Cohn's brother Benji is one of the many people whose deaths are linked to products sold by Law. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can use Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline by calling or texting 988. Kids Help Phone is available at 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868.

17 min.

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Introducing: This is Toronto

Let's talk about the stories that have Toronto buzzing. Hosted by David Common.

01.11.2024

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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.