John Rieti

Senior producer

John started with CBC News in 2008 as a Peter Gzowski intern in Newfoundland, and holds a master of journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. As a reporter, John has covered everything from the Blue Jays to Toronto city hall. He now leads a CBC Toronto digital team that has won multiple Radio Television Digital News Association awards for overall excellence in online reporting. You can reach him at john.rieti@cbc.ca.

Latest from John Rieti

A Blue Jays fan had his tickets stolen online. Here's how to prevent it from happening to you

A Toronto Blue Jays fan is warning others to be vigilant after expensive tickets he bought for his parents were stolen from his online account.

Toronto still struggling to track snow plows with GPS, auditor finds

The city's plan to use GPS and field checks to track the work of snow-clearing contractors is still ineffective, Toronto's auditor general found in a new report.

Toronto councillor wants speed cameras shut off until September, calls them 'speed traps'

A Toronto councillor said he wants the city's speed camera program put on hold. He says they currently entrap drivers, and need to be made more visible, despite city signage.

Thane Murray's mother delivers wrenching statement as his killers face sentencing

Thane Murray’s mother told an Ontario court Tuesday she still can’t look at his picture four years after he was shot and killed.

Rexdale renters urge city to crack down on poor conditions at apartment complex

Greg Desgroseilliers has dealt with repeat flooding inside his Toronto apartment, but he doesn’t live in a flood plain nor is it the result of thunderous rain storms. His place floods when his neighbours use the shared laundry room.

Toronto police looking for 3 gunmen in fatal Lawrence Heights shooting

Toronto police are seeking three suspects they allege opened fire on a group of people in Lawrence Heights on Tuesday night, leaving one man dead.

A Toronto Maple Leafs bandwagoner's guide for a pivotal Game 5 showdown with Florida

The Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice for the biggest game of their season Wednesday night, with a chance to push the Florida Panthers to the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Soleiman Faqiri's family, civil rights watchdog demand Ford government act on inquest recommendations

Soleiman Faqiri's family and 36 Canadian prominent civic groups are demanding Monday the Ontario government apologize for his death and start acting on the recommendations of a coroner's inquest.

Your Toronto Maple Leafs bandwagon guide for Round 2 versus Florida

From tougher Leafs defence and goaltending, to Florida's "rats," here's our guide to the second round of the NHL playoffs that kicks off in the city on Monday.

Carney's Liberals win big in Toronto, but Conservatives flip key 905 seats

After a long wait, Mark Carney's Liberals picked up more wins in Brampton and another seat in Toronto on Tuesday. Canada's federal election saw hard fought battles across the country — especially in the Greater Toronto Area.