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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Toronto officials say removing snow from streets now a priority after major storms

Toronto crews have shifted their focus from snow clearing to snow removal following two major storms that blanketed the city in the past week.

'A miracle on that plane': Swift emergency response credited for no fatalities in Pearson plane crash

A swift response by flight attendants, crews and emergency workers was among the key reasons why no one died in Monday's plane crash at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, an expert and officials say.

No tiny homes to be removed from Toronto park 'in near future' as mayor seeks solution, her office says

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has intervened in a dispute between the city and a man who has built several tiny mobile homes for unhoused people, saying none of his structures will be removed from a city park "in the near future."

City exploring all options to address coyote attacks downtown, public meeting told

City officials are exploring every option to reduce a spate of coyote attacks on pet dogs in two downtown neighbourhoods, a public meeting was told on Thursday night.

Snowfall warning in effect Thursday as winter storm blankets Toronto

Snow is expected to taper off this morning after the heaviest snow fell Wednesday night, says Environment Canada.

Toronto city council finalizes new budget, with 6.9% property tax hike

Toronto council finalized the city's budget for this year at a special meeting on Tuesday. In a 19 to 5 vote, council approved the property tax rates for 2025, which includes a 6.9 per cent residential property tax hike, after debating Mayor Olivia Chow's proposed budget all day.

Ex-Brampton fire captain gets life in prison with no chance of parole for 20 years for killing wife

A former Brampton fire captain has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 20 years for killing his wife in January 2023, an Ontario judge has ruled.

Oshawa retirement home, 3rd employee charged in 2023 death of resident

An Oshawa retirement home and another one of its employees have been charged with criminal negligence causing death after a 79-year-old resident went outside and was locked out overnight last year.

'We must be totally ready': Toronto city council considers stand against potential U.S. tariffs

Toronto city council may decide at its meeting on Wednesday to take a stand against potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods despite a month reprieve from American trade action.

Residents say they're living in fear after coyote attacks in Liberty Village, Fort York

Residents in Liberty Village and Fort York are calling on city officials to take action after several coyote attacks against pet dogs in recent days.