Julia Alevato
Producer
Julia Alevato is a producer at CBC News in Toronto. Born and raised in Brazil, she moved to Canada in 2019 to study and pursue her career in journalism. She loves to work on community stories, especially the ones that involve minority groups, gender rights and animals. You can send her an email at [email protected].
Latest from Julia Alevato

Freezing rain is in store for the GTA. Here's what to expect this weekend
A potentially messy storm will bring the possibility of freezing rain to the Greater Toronto Area all weekend, but Toronto may be spared from the worst of the storm.
Canada -Toronto |

Toronto city council sounds alarm on planned federal cuts to shelter funding program
Toronto council is sounding the alarm this week after a new report highlights major federal funding cuts that will hurt the city's ability to help newcomers who can find themselves relying on local shelters and other services.
Canada -Toronto |

Will the 'Buy Canadian' movement draw more crowds to Toronto's One of a Kind show? Artists hope yes
Toronto’s One of a Kind show has been a staple for local artisans for half a century now, but this year’s edition has seen a more significant push as the “Buy Canadian” movement takes off.
Canada -Toronto |

TTC increases bus service on 14 routes, starting on Sunday
The TTC is increasing bus service on 14 routes in North York, Etobicoke, and Scarborough starting on Sunday, officials announced on Tuesday.
Canada -Toronto |

Victim speaks out after woman allegedly tried to light her hijab on fire inside Ajax library
A hijab-wearing woman who was nearly set on fire at an Ontario library over the weekend is speaking out about the "absolute horror" of what police have said was an unprovoked attack.
Canada -Toronto |

The Blue Jays ballpark foods of the year: cotton candy fries and barbecue
Toronto Blue Jays fans can snack on cotton candy fries and crunchy pickle hot dogs when the team starts its season this week.
Canada -Toronto |

Hundreds take part in candlelight walk to honour teen fatally stabbed at Toronto subway station
Hundreds of people took part in a candlelight walk on Thursday evening to honour a teen boy fatally stabbed at a Toronto subway station.
Canada -Toronto |

Toronto council passes 'COVID-19-era budget' with average property tax hike of $141
Homeowners in Toronto can expect an average increase of $141 on their tax bills after city council passed what Mayor John Tory described as a "COVID-19 budget" Thursday — one that will increase property taxes by about 4.4 per cent.
Canada -Toronto |

Kandis Fitzpatrick's remains found 14 years after she went missing — convicted killer led police to body
Durham Regional Police announced Wednesday its investigators have recovered the remains of Kandis Fitzpatrick, a teenager killed by Adam Strong over a decade ago in Oshawa.
Canada -Toronto |

After 15 years as host of Ontario Morning, Wei Chen is retiring from CBC
After 15 years as host of CBC's Ontario Morning, Wei Chen is going on air for the last time Friday morning.
Canada -Toronto |