Taylor Simmons

Digital associate producer

Taylor Simmons is a digital associate producer for CBC Toronto. She has a masters in journalism from Western University and has worked as a multiplatform reporter in newsrooms across Canada, including in St. John's and Calgary. You can reach her at taylor.simmons@cbc.ca.

Latest from Taylor Simmons

Ontario releases 2023 Sunshine List, top earner made $1.9M

Five employees at Ontario Power Generation are in the top 10 earners on the province's so-called sunshine list for 2023, with the province's highest salary sitting at $1.93 million.

Shuttle service begins for Moraine Lake visitors, Parks Canada ban on private vehicles in effect

The shuttle service launched Thursday and will be available, with a reservation, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. until mid-October, with the last return shuttle leaving at 7:30 p.m.

As Lethbridge's Chinatown slowly crumbles, community seeks new ways to preserve history

Lethbridge is set to lose a more than a century-old historic building in its Chinatown community, the Manie Opera Society building, after city council issued a heritage intervention approval Tuesday allowing the owner to demolish the structure.

CFL program gives women coaching, management experience as league tries to boost inclusivity

Tatrina Medvescek is part of the second cohort of women taking part in the CFL’s Women in Football program.

Are pets in too many public spaces? The case for and against pets at your next brunch, getaway

It’s hard to quantify just how many businesses allow pets. But anecdotally, those in the service sector say they’ve seen more offerings, and more demand.

WestJet pilots may go on strike in 1 week — what this could mean for passengers

With one week until a potential strike by WestJet pilots, both sides are still at the negotiating table. WestJet passengers whose flights are cancelled because of the strike should be entitled to a refund or a rebooked flight, says a consumer rights expert.

Alberta election officially underway with Calgary the first stop for NDP and UCP leaders

Alberta's election contest kicked off on Monday, with the UCP promising tax relief and the NDP stressing the need for better health care.

Watch the full 9th annual POW! Parade of Wonders as Calgary Expo weekend begins

The ninth annual POW! Parade of Wonders dazzled audiences gathered along Stephen Avenue Friday morning, marking the start of Calgary Expo weekend.

The stars are here. Legends like Jonathan Frakes, Danny Trejo and Lou Ferrigno visit Calgary Expo

Dozens of celebrities are in the city for the Calgary Expo, which runs April 27 to 30. It celebrates all things sci-fi, horror and pop culture through meet-and-greets, panels and special programming.

'This is where I belong': Sci-fi fans find joy and camaraderie in annual cosplay parade

Early spring is when Calgary’s cosplayers come alive. Mixing together sequins, spraypaint and an unfathomable amount of hairspray, the city’s sci-fi and fantasy lovers emerge from a long winter as superheroes, villains and mythical creatures.