Justin Li

Senior News Writer

Justin Li is a senior news writer. Prior to joining CBC News, he worked for the Toronto Star and wrote for various magazines in Toronto, where he's always lived.

Latest from Justin Li

Condolences, well wishes pour in for Princess of Wales following cancer disclosure

Condolences and well wishes poured in on Friday shortly after Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced that she is undergoing chemotherapy to treat cancer that was found during abdominal surgery in January that has kept her out of the public eye.

Canada has new requirements for international students hoping to come study. Here's what you need to know

Starting next year, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said prospective international students will need to show they have access to $20,635 instead of the $10,000 requirement that has been in place for two decades, in addition to paying travel and tuition.

A look back at the volcanoes, hidden oceans and other incredible Voyager discoveries in space

Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 both turn 40 this year. Check out a few of the wonders the space probes have uncovered in four decades of exploration.

Toronto-based charity says it helped 31 LGBT Chechens find asylum in Canada

A Toronto-based charity said Friday it has helped 35 LGBT individuals escape from Chechnya, 31 of whom have now arrived in Canada.

'She was the real deal': Pam McConnell celebrated and remembered

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Toronto Mayor John Tory were among those scheduled to attend the celebration of life for late city councillor and deputy mayor Pam McConnell.

Friends and neighbours of Andrew Kinsman, missing since June, launch new search

Friends and neighbours of Andrew Kinsman embarked on a new search on Thursday in an effort to find the Toronto man missing since June.

Province promises up to $343 M for social housing repairs in Toronto

The government of Ontario announced Thursday it will be providing $657 million over five years in new funding as a part of a green initiative to repair and retrofit social housing across the province, with the City of Toronto receiving more than half.

York police release photos, video of suspects in racist vandalism in Markham

York Regional Police hate-crime investigators on Wednesday released images and photos of suspects they believe were involved in spraying anti-Black and anti-Semitic graffiti at three schools in Markham.

Ryerson introduces 'all-gender' student housing option

Ryerson University announced Wednesday they will no longer require students to disclose their gender identity on housing application forms, and that they will introduce housing that accommodates all gender identities.

CNE butter sculptors tackle Trudeau, pandas and capybaras

Butter sculptures have had a rich tradition at the CNE since the 1950s, but this year a dairy-based effigy of a certain Canadian prime minister has been grabbing headlines at home and abroad.