Gabriela Silva Ponte

Journalist

Gabriela Silva Ponte has been with CBC Toronto Local News since January 2025, at first in an internship capacity and afterwards as an Editorial Assistant. Previously, she worked in Portuguese media, CBC Dragons' Den and her university's school newspaper and radio station. She graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Journalism and minors in Criminology and Politics. You can reach her at gabriela.silva.ponte@cbc.ca.

Latest from Gabriela Silva Ponte

More Blue Jays fans had their tickets stolen via StubHub. Here's what you should know

Three more people contacted CBC Toronto about StubHub’s failure to help them after their accounts were hacked, following a story about a Blue Jays fan whose pricey tickets were sold from his account.

Bracebridge, Ont., murder suspect confirmed dead after arson, police say

A man wanted in connection with three deaths and arson at a home in Bracebridge, Ont. Friday night, has died, police say.

Meet the Oakville teen who hopes to follow in Victoria Mboko's footsteps to tennis stardom

Lily Rochon started playing tennis at the Ontario Racquet Club in Mississauga when she was just six. Now, she holds U18 national title and hopes to follow in the steps of another Ontario teen, Victoria Mboko, who recently dominated at the National Bank Open.

Mississauga group stole baby formula to trade for drugs, Peel police say

Peel Regional Police have arrested 11 people and laid 33 charges in Mississauga, where baby products were allegedly being exchanged for drugs.

Only 6 days until Toronto's new renovictions bylaw comes into effect

Toronto's Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw is coming into effect July 31. It aims to protect tenants from being turfed from their homes by bad-faith landlords who are attempting to raise rents under the disguise of renovations.

CAA survey suggests 73% of Ontarians support speed cameras, even as cams are cut down

The Canadian Automobile Association released its survey findings today, which showed 73 per cent of respondents support automated speed enforcement. But the city is still seeing speed cameras being chopped down.

Toronto is getting a new medical officer of health

Michelle Murti has been appointed Toronto's new medical officer of health, after city council's approval. Her start on Sept. 3 is subject to the approval of the province's Ministry of Health.

Peel police arrest 12 people, lay 136 charges in home invasion and robbery spree

Peel Regional Police say they have arrested 12 people and laid 136 charges in connection with a string of home invasions and robberies. These "brutal" attacks were allegedly connected to an organized crime group, police say.

Over 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized in Peel police street racing campaign

Peel Regional Police's annual street racing campaign resulted in more than 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized and 2,100 provincial and criminal charges laid, police said in a news release Monday.

14-year-old charged in fatal stabbing of Toronto senior appears in court

The teen arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a senior in a North York plaza parking lot appeared in court Monday. He is set to appear next on July 28.