Desmond Brown

Web Writer / Editor

Desmond Brown is a GTA-based writer and editor who covers stories for various CBC bureaus in Ontario. He previously worked with news organizations including Caribbean Media Corporation, The Associated Press and Inter Press Service.

Latest from Desmond Brown

Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra wants public to participate in 2-year search for new artistic director

The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) is embarking on a two-year journey in search of a new artistic director.

Heat warning continues for Hamilton and area, with humidex values of 35 to 40 expected for several days

A heat warning is in effect for Hamilton and area, with humid weather is expected to blanket the city for a week.

$100K fine for owners of downtown Windsor residential building after city's emergency housing response

The owners of an apartment building that failed to provide heat during the fall of 2022 have been fined $100,000 in Provincial Offences Court, according to the City of Windsor.

How this Caldwell First Nation youth is helping to save turtles in Point Pelee

For the last four years, Sydney Simpson has been spending turtle nesting season walking along roadways and trails in Point Pelee.

Some Americans in Windsor share what the July Fourth holiday means for them

Some U.S. citizens living in Windsor have been reflecting on the July Fourth holiday as their home country turns 249 years old.

Scores gather in protest over Dresden, Ont., landfill project

Scores of residents, advocates, and local leaders on Thursday staged a protest against the proposed Dresden landfill, which appears to be moving full steam ahead with the recent passage of a controversial Ontario mining law.

Windsor-Essex health unit sees significant reduction in measles cases

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reporting a significant reduction in the number of measles cases in the region in southwestern Ontario.

Child pedestrian hit and killed by train in Chatham, police say

A young child was struck and killed by a train near Keil Drive in Chatham, according to Chatham-Kent Police Service.

American involved in pro-Canada rallies says 'most Canadian thing ever'... 'we're sorry' about Trump

Kate Powers “felt shame” when she first heard U.S. President Donald Trump talking about annexing Canada.

Red Hill Valley Parkway set to close Sunday for survey work

The Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) will be closed for 12 hours Sunday to allow survey crews to complete a detailed topographic survey of the roadway, the City of Hamilton says.