Speakers Corner

Toilets, diapers, and trash: Pickering neighbourhoods swamped by illegal dumping

If you do a quick drive down a long stretch of William Jackson Drive between Earl Grey Avenue and Taunton Road in Pickering, you might label the view from the car seat as picturesque. "It's a beautiful...

Speakers Corner Spotlight: Seneca Polytechnic students work to create a new made in Canada app

Many Canadians remain frustrated amid the current tariff tensions with the U.S. including some Toronto college students, who decided to use their expertise to do something in response.  A group...
'It shouldn’t have taken this long': Ontario ditches longstanding and controversial fee for stillbirth registrations

Earlier this month, the Ontario organization which regulates the funeral and burial industry in the province announced a fee to register a stillborn, which has long been criticized by some funeral home...
Canadian citizens struggle to get funds moved from Russia due to ongoing sanctions

Back in 1998, software engineers Fedor and Irina Taiakine left their home country of Russia and moved to Canada for a better life. “What I liked about Canada is that it seemed to be governed by laws...
Patients of veterinary hospital upset after oncology services end

Some pet owners are demanding answers after what they say was an abrupt end to life saving treatments for their pets at a Mississauga veterinary hospital. “We had no warning and no communication,”...
Canadians file application to sue Audi over battery concerns in certain vehicles

As reports of battery issues in Audi’s Q4 e-tron models continue to rise, some consumers have filed an application to bring a class action lawsuit against the luxury automaker in Quebec, though it could...
Toronto family fights City Hall over bylaw violation; says rule will hurt landlords, tenants

A family in North York reached out to Speakers Corner after being hit with a notice of violating Toronto bylaws, which they say isn't only unfair but will impact many other homeowners and tenants across...
From dumped boats to an abandoned dock, City addressing issues near Toronto’s Cherry Beach

In warmer climates, you’ll find Elliott Lerman most days at the south point of Regatta Road. “I sail down here, wing foil, as part of the Toronto windsurfing club.” Members like him have been...
'Just keep the car!': Several Canadians say their luxury electric vehicles are malfunctioning. Transport Canada now reviewing concerns

Canadian consumers who purchased the Audi Q4 e-tron vehicle in recent months reached out to Speakers Corner as they unite to demand answers about several technical glitches that have eroded their confidence...
When online attacks become defamation, fighting internet trolls is a challenge

For the past several years, Brenda Marlia says she’s been repeatedly targeted by nasty, defamatory comments online. “Brenda's a horrible mother,” she reads from one of the comments she has saved...