Ryan Patrick Jones

Reporter

Ryan is a reporter with CBC Toronto. He has also worked for CBC in Vancouver, Yellowknife and Ottawa, filing for web, radio and TV. You can reach him by email at [email protected].

Latest from Ryan Patrick Jones

City reveals Parkside Drive redesign that would add bike lanes, slow drivers

On the same day the Ontario government announced restrictions on future municipal bike lanes, Toronto city staff released a report calling for bike lanes on a busy west-end road with a history of crashes.

Taylor Swift concerts to generate $282M economic boost for Toronto: report

Pop icon Taylor Swift's massively popular Eras Tour is expected to generate $282 million in economic benefit for Toronto when she plays six concerts in the city next month, according a non-profit that represents businesses in the tourism sector.

Witness felt 'apprehensive' about reporting alleged assault by Toronto city councillor, court hears

A Crown witness in the trial of Michael Thompson testified Friday that she didn't tell anyone, including police, after learning that the Toronto city councillor had allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at a Muskoka cottage because she is used to handling things on her own.

Toronto cop demoted for unlawful arrest of Black U of T student

A Toronto police officer has been given a temporary demotion for her role in the arrest of a Black university student who was stopped, Tasered and kneed in the neck in what turned out to be a case of "mistaken identity," according to police disciplinary documents.

Torontonians mark anniversary of Oct. 7 attack, aftermath

Many in Toronto, and across the world, are marking the anniversary of Hamas's deadly attack that killed more than a thousand Israelis and which initiated an Israeli military response that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

Airbnb host says $40K lost after guest jailed on drug, gun charges

A lucrative Airbnb rental has turned into a nightmare for a Toronto host after his guest was arrested and the unit was raided by police, leaving him with what he says is almost $40,000 in damages and lost income. 

Kensington Market split over drug consumption site's future

Ontario’s shifting approach to the drug overdose crisis has ignited a fierce debate between those who see supervised consumption sites as critical spaces that save lives every day and others who say they’ve made the neighbourhoods where they’re located unsafe.

Ontario can learn from Boston's mega highway project, experts say

As Ontario considers building a tunnel underneath Highway 401, some say the provincial government can learn from a similar highway megaproject south of the border. 

Drop in applications threatens future GTA housing supply: report

The construction of new homes is not keeping pace with population growth across the Greater Toronto Area and housing affordability continues to worsen, says a new report commissioned by a group representing the region's building industry — and the data shows the problem could get even worse.

Aurora GO commuters sound off on parking issues, empty spots

Commuters who park their vehicles at the Aurora GO station before taking the train are frustrated by what they say is a lack of nearby parking due to construction and a reserved parking program that regularly sees spots sitting empty.