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.

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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.
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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.

'Intentional' Mississauga house explosion ruled a double suicide

The home explosion in Mississauga, Ont., that killed two people and destroyed much of the neighbourhood in June was intentional and has been ruled a double suicide, Peel Regional Police Chief Jennifer Evans said Friday.

Toronto man charged with assaulting parking enforcement officer

A Toronto man was charged Friday with assaulting a parking enforcement officer after receiving a parking ticket.
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Trump win reflects 'pent-up rage for both political parties' on immigration: Ann Coulter

American conservative writer and commentator Ann Coulter told Peter Mansbridge in an interview on The National she predicted a Donald Trump victory, crediting the win on Trump's ability to tap into voters' 'pent-up rage for both political parties, mostly over the issue of immigration.'

Toronto proposes property tax hike to pay for SmartTrack, other transit, report says

Some Toronto city councillors are blasting Mayor John Tory after a report released Monday revealed the city is ready to raise property taxes to pay for SmartTrack and other transit projects - something Tory pledged he wouldn't do when he ran for mayor.

Wynne touts energy audit, retrofit rebates for 37,000 Ontario homeowners

An estimated 37,000 Ontario homeowners may be eligible to receive cash rebates to retrofit and renovate their homes in a program announced by Premier Kathleen Wynne on Monday.

Family of Brampton man missing in Mexico frustrated with lack of help

​A Brampton family is appealing for help to find a loved one who has been missing for seven weeks in Mexico, after spending tens of thousands of dollars to no avail.

Pickering mom 'enraged' after car caught on video passing school bus, almost hitting daughter

A Pickering, Ont., mother says she was "enraged" after her daughter was almost hit by a car passing the school bus that the 10-year-old had just left, in an incident caught on security camera.

Going, going, gone? Jays playoff hype may be dropping as resale ticket prices plunge

It seems some Toronto Blue Jays fans have already hopped off the post-season bandwagon with resale ticket prices to tonight's must-win Game 4 slipping to just $12 online in some cases.