John Rieti

Senior producer

John started with CBC News in 2008 as a Peter Gzowski intern in Newfoundland, and holds a master of journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. As a reporter, John has covered everything from the Blue Jays to Toronto city hall. He now leads a CBC Toronto digital team that has won multiple Radio Television Digital News Association awards for overall excellence in online reporting. You can reach him at [email protected].

Latest from John Rieti

Ford could call Ontario election as early as next week: sources

Doug Ford has repeatedly said he believes he needs a new mandate from Ontarians to respond to the potential economic devastation that could be wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods — this despite holding a large majority at Queen’s Park, where the government is currently on break. 

Olivia Chow's new budget features 6.9% tax hike to pay for bolstered services

The first version of Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's budget for this year features a proposed 6.9 per cent tax hike for homeowners, including a 5.4 per cent property tax increase and a 1.5 per cent "city building fund" levy.

TVO was ready to defend controversial Russians at War film before pulling plug, documents show

Days before its board pulled support for a controversial documentary about Russia's war in Ukraine, TVO was ready to defend the film, documents obtained by CBC Toronto show.

Proposed Toronto ride-share driver cap sent back to city staff after marathon meeting

The mayor's executive committee has asked city staff for more information before moving ahead with a proposed cap on the number of ride-share drivers in Toronto after a marathon session Tuesday that heard from dozens of people voicing concerns. 

Metrolinx shakes up leadership, cutting ties with 2 senior managers

Metrolinx has let go two senior managers, including one who was working on rapid transit projects.

City needs $9.5M to finish St. Lawrence Market building

The City of Toronto is poised to drop $9.5 million in emergency spending to keep construction of the St. Lawrence Market north building on track — and a serious internal management issue is partly to blame, a document obtained by CBC Toronto shows.

The Mississauga election is June 10. Here's a voting guide

If you're late to the party, CBC News is here to help you shape your vote as 20 candidates battle to become Mississauga's next mayor.

Mississauga mayoral debate: 3 candidates battle over bike lanes

Three Mississauga mayoral candidates pitched their vision for a growing city and sparred over who's best placed to win election at a live debate put on by CBC News.

Mississauga mayoral race: Who's running and their key promises

Mississauga residents will pick their next mayor on June 10 in an election that's taking place as Ontario faces a housing crisis and many are seeing costs rise in their daily lives.

Auditor flags big change to Toronto's $100M per winter snow-clearing plan

So, why does this matter for your neighbourhood when the snow starts flying? The biggest problem, an industry source told CBC Toronto, is that creates an environment where contractors will now have less urgency to get their snow-clearing machines out on the roads.