Toronto teen chasing hoop dreams in the face of tragedy

Rising basketball star, Stephon Felix-Harris

By Mike Leach

Posted January 20, 2025 6:59 am.

Last Updated January 20, 2025 11:55 am.

13 year-old, Stephon Felix-Harris is turning heads on the basketball court.

He pursues his dreams of playing in the NBA while trying to honour the memory of a teacher who taught him to never give up.

Stephon Felix-Harris

If you know that next future superstar or outstanding community ambassador, you can submit them here.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

17-year-old boy shot by police officer in North York, SIU investigating

Ontario's police watchdog has launched an investigation after a 17-year-old boy was shot and injured by a Toronto police constable in North York on Sunday afternoon. According to the Special Investigations...

1h ago

CityNews-Leger poll shows strong support for Carney-led Liberal party among Torontonians

Torontonians strongly favour a Liberal government under Mark Carney, according to a CityNews-Leger poll. That is likely not good news for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, as experts say Toronto...

1h ago

Hudson's Bay liquidation sales begin at all but six of its stores

TORONTO — Canada's oldest company will begin liquidating most of its stores this morning. Hudson's Bay says all but six of its locations will be selling off their inventory. The company is aiming...

0m ago

Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed...

1h ago

Top Stories

17-year-old boy shot by police officer in North York, SIU investigating

Ontario's police watchdog has launched an investigation after a 17-year-old boy was shot and injured by a Toronto police constable in North York on Sunday afternoon. According to the Special Investigations...

1h ago

CityNews-Leger poll shows strong support for Carney-led Liberal party among Torontonians

Torontonians strongly favour a Liberal government under Mark Carney, according to a CityNews-Leger poll. That is likely not good news for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, as experts say Toronto...

1h ago

Hudson's Bay liquidation sales begin at all but six of its stores

TORONTO — Canada's oldest company will begin liquidating most of its stores this morning. Hudson's Bay says all but six of its locations will be selling off their inventory. The company is aiming...

0m ago

Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed...

1h ago

Most Watched Today

1:29
Minor snowfall coming to parts of the GTA

Some areas of the GTA are expecting minor snowfall. Weather specialist Denise Andreacchi has the long-range forecast.

9h ago

2:59
Body-worn cameras coming to Ontario retail

As Loblaws prepares to expand a pilot of the technology into Ontario, one retail analyst warns retailers are being forced to get creative as serious crime persists. David Zura explains.

11h ago

5:10
Mark Carney calls snap federal election

Canadians will head to the polls on April 28. Mark Carney is asking for a strong mandate to deal with Donald Trump. Pierre Poilievre went after the Liberals' track record over the past decade, and Jagmeet Singh attacked Carney's resume as a banker.

8h ago

3:16
CityNews Leger poll finds two-horse race ahead in federal election

Could we have a two-horse race in the federal election? Afua speaks with a Leger pollster about a new CityNews poll looking at who Canadians would pick to be their next Prime Minister.

12h ago

4:34
Canadians heading to the polls April 28

The federal election campaign kicked off Sunday as Liberal Leader Mark Carney triggered a snap election for April 28. Faiza Amin and Glen McGregor set the stage for the 36-day campaign.

4h ago

More Videos