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Rents dropping in Toronto, giving tenants more negotiating power, experts say
The average price for apartments and condos has been trending down for over a year and as a result of the slow market, landlords are offering incentives to entice renters, such as one month of free rent.
GTA non-profit introduces women's cohort in construction training program
Blue Door's Construct program graduated its first cohort of all women last month — a milestone moment for the housing and employment non-profit, which aims to create more opportunities for women in the skilled trades.
Bata Shoe Museum celebrates 30 years
The Bata Shoe Museum is celebrating a major milestone, marking its 30th anniversary. The museum is launching special programming as it recognizes three decades of exhibitions, starting with a look at the history of the cowboy boot.
YouTube celebrates 20th anniversary milestone
Last month, YouTube celebrated a milestone. It's been 20 years since the first video was uploaded to the platform — and a lot has changed since then.
Toronto gynecologist linked to infection exposure resigns from college amid investigations
A Toronto doctor under investigation after thousands of people were potentially exposed to blood-borne infections at her gynecology office has resigned from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, CBC News has learned.
Former Metrolinx fare inspector says protecting accessible parking not a priority for agency
Two months after CBC Toronto reported on GO Station parking spots reserved for people with disabilities being misused, a former Metrolinx worker is speaking out, saying protecting the spots was not a priority. Meanwhile, a Barrie woman who uses a wheelchair says she hasn't seen an improvement in enforcement.
Toronto Island author publishes historical fiction about child with disability
'Let's Go, Darby!' is based on a true story about a boy in the 1800s who was disabled and made a harrowing journey to The Hospital for Sick Children, now known as SickKids, for a surgery. Linda Rosenbaum says her aim is to advocate for the inclusion of children with illnesses and disabilities in literature.
Residents complain about Ontario Line construction — but Metrolinx exempt from city noise bylaws
With work on the Ontario Line underway, for many residents, construction has already been a big disruptor. What some may not know, is that when it comes to Metrolinx work, the city's noise bylaws don't necessarily apply.
Many patients of gynecologist linked to infection exposure were new Canadians, unaware of complaint process
After CBC Toronto was first to report on a Toronto gynecologist linked to potential exposure to bloodborne infections, several patients reached out with their own negative experiences with the doctor. Many of them were new to Canada, and said not knowing the language or the medical system made it harder for them to complain.
Hoping to buy local amid Canada-U.S. trade fight? Distillery District says 90% of its shops are Canadian-owned
As the "Buy Canadian" trend continues to grow, makers in the Distillery District want to remind visitors that it's pretty effortless to support local there.