Joseph Ryan

Joseph Ryan is a reporter and associate producer based in Toronto. He is a recipient of the 2024 CBC Joan Donaldson Scholarship and a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University.

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Police in GTA step up patrols near synagogues, places of worship after 2 killed in Washington, D.C.

Police in Toronto and across the GTA say they are increasing presence around synagogues and places of worship in response to two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington who were shot and killed at a Jewish museum on Wednesday night.

Durham transit driver arrested for alleged impaired driving

A Durham RegionTransit (DRT) driver has been arrested for allegedly driving a bus while impaired in Oshawa.

Police investigate arson after 2-alarm fire in East York sends 3 to hospital

Toronto Police are looking for three suspects who they say allegedly set fire to a multi-purpose building in East York.

Muslims rallying voters have a message for party leaders: avoiding important issues could cost you votes

Muslim leaders are mobilizing their communities to vote in the upcoming federal election, but some say party leaders haven’t done a good job of addressing issues that matter to Muslim Canadians. According to one expert, many politicians see some issues as too divisive to discuss during an election campaign, but Muslims say ignoring them could cost votes as well.

Amid rubble and airstrikes, university students in Gaza resume classes online

Higher education institutions in Gaza were damaged or destroyed after the Israel-Hamas war began last fall, but some students are finding hope as a few schools resume classes virtually, even though they face serious challenges.

A deadly Hajj season: What happened in Mecca this year

This year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca turned tragic when more than 1,300 died in a heat wave. But it wasn't just about stifling weather, as some tour companies took advantage of lax visa requirements, which led to overcrowding.