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

A Toronto Maple Leafs bandwagoner's guide for a pivotal Game 5 showdown with Florida
The Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice for the biggest game of their season Wednesday night, with a chance to push the Florida Panthers to the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Soleiman Faqiri's family, civil rights watchdog demand Ford government act on inquest recommendations
Soleiman Faqiri's family and 36 Canadian prominent civic groups are demanding Monday the Ontario government apologize for his death and start acting on the recommendations of a coroner's inquest.
Canada -Toronto |

Your Toronto Maple Leafs bandwagon guide for Round 2 versus Florida
From tougher Leafs defence and goaltending, to Florida's "rats," here's our guide to the second round of the NHL playoffs that kicks off in the city on Monday.
Canada -Toronto |

Carney's Liberals win big in Toronto, but Conservatives flip key 905 seats
After a long wait, Mark Carney's Liberals picked up more wins in Brampton and another seat in Toronto on Tuesday. Canada's federal election saw hard fought battles across the country — especially in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Council approves new plan to ease Toronto congestion, create 'traffic czar'
City staff admit new measures won’t eliminate congestion, but say they are the next steps to managing the issue, which costs the Toronto area over $40 billion a year.
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A Maple Leafs fan's (cautiously) optimistic guide to the playoffs
The Maple Leafs are back in the playoffs, so it’s time for us bandwagon fans to pepper the biggest Leafs die-hard on CBC Toronto’s digital desk with some questions about the team's chances this year.
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Toronto police ID suspect in TMU hit-and-run
Toronto police are searching for a 23-year-old man who investigators believe tried to run over someone with a vehicle at Toronto Metropolitan University and wound up striking four people during a shocking incident on Tuesday afternoon.
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Honda denies reports that it intends to move auto production out of Canada
Honda Canada says it is not planning to move production out of Canada to the U.S., contrary to reports from a Japanese news outlet.
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Toronto to review snowstorm response after sidewalk plow breakdowns, blizzard of 311 calls
Toronto city council will review its response to major snowstorms this year after the mayor called snow clearing and removal efforts "a failure."
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City council unanimously backs restricting U.S. companies from bidding on Toronto contracts
Council unanimously backed Chow’s 10-point plan to respond to the tariff fight on Wednesday, though some councillors said Toronto needs to be careful not to alienate potential visitors from the U.S., or American companies looking to invest in the city.
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