Lisa Naccarato

CBC Reporter

Lisa Naccarato is a reporter for CBC Toronto.

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Pride Toronto apologizes after review finds it wasn't transparent with $1.8M in grants

Pride Toronto is apologizing after an accounting firm it hired found that the organization could not prove that it completed several projects despite receiving $1.85 million in federal grant money.

Toronto colleges, universities on the alert for opioid abuse

With the new academic year about to begin, a spike in opioid drug overdoses has Toronto colleges, universities and health professionals reaching out to students, trying to raise their awareness of the potentially deadly problem.
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Canadian director enjoying 'ridiculously extravagant' response to Game of Thrones

Toronto born indie filmmaker says directing Game of Thrones season 7 premiere and finale was unlike anything he's ever done.

Mother of 6-year-old killed in apparent murder-suicide raises funds for memorial

The mother of a boy who died in an apparent murder-suicide wants a memorial for her six-year-old son.

Province's funding formula 'has shortchanged' students, elementary teachers union says

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario has released a new report accusing the provincial government of "shortchanging" students since 1997.

Environment Canada confirms 2nd tornado hit Huntsville, Ont., area on same day

Environment Canada has confirmed that a second tornado touched down in Ontario's Muskoka region on Friday evening.

'No one saying it's perfect': TTC named best transit system in North America

CEO Andy Byford says he is thrilled that the Toronto Transit Commission has been named best transit system in North America, but he acknowledges that the TTC is not without flaws.

It's the end of an era in Toronto as the Honest Ed's sign comes down today

The iconic sign will be removed from the Bloor and Bathurst area storefront, refurbished and is expected to find a new home above Ed Mirvish Theatre.

Telecoms should unlock FM radio on smartphones, city councillor says

Mayor John Tory's executive committee will consider whether the City of Toronto should ask telecom companies to activate the FM radio chip inside Android smartphones.

Parkdale residents to meet with city, developer over 'scary' condo proposal

Parkdale residents are meeting with city planners and representatives of a developer Tuesday to express their concerns about two condo towers proposed for the intersection of King Street West and Dufferin Street.