Zeid Kayyal

Zeid Kayyal is an intern at CBC and a journalism student at the University of Toronto. He has published for The Toronto Observer and United Way Greater Toronto.

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Chinchilla rescue group overflowing with surrendered animals

Tanya Campbell, founder of Canadian Chinchilla Rescue, says her rescue is overflowing with chinchillas due to surrenders from owners who got pets during the pandemic to ease their loneliness.

How Toronto's Pearson airport uses falcons and drones to deter wildlife

At Toronto's Pearson International Airport, a wildlife patrol team utilizes falcons and drones to deter animals, keeping both aircrafts and wildlife safe.

Toronto to upgrade, repair 30 community centres, city says

The city is investing $50 million to revitalize Toronto's 30 most-used community recreation centres.

Heat warning continues for GTA as scorching weather persists

The Greater Toronto Area is under a heat warning for the second consecutive day Thursday. The City of Toronto has extended the hours of some of its outdoor pools as residents deal with the scorching weather.

Dedicated bus lane opens on Spadina Avenue

Several weeks after construction shut down one of the TTC's busiest streetcar routes on Spadina Avenue, the city has opened a designated bus lane in an effort to curb traffic congestion.

Police arrest teen in connection with Uber driver stabbing

Toronto police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the stabbing of a rideshare driver in Scarborough last week.

Spadina Avenue to get dedicated bus lane

Spadina Avenue will get a dedicated bus lane starting Tuesday, after city council voted unanimously this week to approve the measure in a bid to tackle congestion.

Here are the Torontonians representing Canada at the Olympics

The Paris Olympic Games have begun. Here's a look at the top GTA Olympic athletes.