Muriel Draaisma

Muriel Draaisma is a reporter and writer at CBC News in Toronto. She likes to write about social justice issues. She has previously worked for the Vancouver Sun, Edmonton Journal and Regina Leader-Post. She is originally from B.C. Have an idea for a story? You can reach her at [email protected].

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Downtown coffee shop vandalized 3 times, MP alleges antisemitism

A coffee shop in downtown Toronto has been vandalized three times in the past year, including twice in one week, and a local MP is blaming antisemitism.

More than 100 demonstrate near U.S. consulate in Toronto in support of Canadian sovereignty

More than 100 people demonstrated near the U.S. consulate in Toronto on Monday to show their support for Canadian sovereignty amid rising tensions with the U.S.

Leslieville drug consumption site closes doors for good in response to Ontario law

A supervised drug consumption site in Toronto's east end closed its doors for good on Friday less than two years after a shooting near the site killed a mother of two.

Hundreds of nurses rally outside Ontario hospitals to demand safer staffing levels

Hundreds of nurses rallied outside several Ontario hospitals on Thursday to demand that CEOs improve patient care by implementing safe staffing levels across the province.

Students protest decision by George Brown College to scale back jewelry and gemmology programs

Scores of George Brown College students marched in protest on Wednesday against a school decision to scale back some of its jewelry and gemmology programs this fall.

TTC to ask bus riders for proof of payment as it expands crackdown on fare evasion

Transit riders may see fare inspectors on bus platforms starting Monday as the TTC expands efforts to curb fare evasion.

Masks, tests, empty shelves: York University photo exhibit captures COVID-19 pandemic, 5 years on

A new exhibit at York University aims to show the challenges that people faced during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the moments of resilience as people grappled with the infectious disease that changed the world overnight.

Toronto taxi, ride-hailing companies ask to be included in city's 'Buy Local' campaign

Three Toronto taxi companies and one ride-hailing service are urging council to include their industry in the city's newly adopted "Buy Local, Buy Canadian" campaign as U.S. tariff threats continue.

Could the U.S.-Canada trade war help Toronto tourism? Some attractions are betting on it

Operators of tourist attractions are hoping for a busy March Break in Toronto now that some Canadians are changing their travel plans due to U.S. tariff threats and the weak loonie.

2 dead amid invasive strep outbreak at Maplehurst jail, health officials say

Two people have died at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton, Ont., due to an outbreak of invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS), according to Halton Region.