Speakers Corner

Transportation alternatives costly for those living with disabilities

A North York mother is speaking out after watching her son miss out on several sporting events and gatherings with friends due to transportation issues. Samadhi Mora Severino‘s son, Kian, 12,...

They tore up the sidewalk and then disappeared. Parkdale residents and businesses now want answers

In Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, the intersection of King Street West and Cowan Avenue has been a source of problems for years. “It’s a dangerous intersection,” said resident Philippe Devos,...

After hiccups, DriveOn safety inspection program is up and running

Back in late July, Speakers Corner was contacted about several problems with the roll out of a new digital inspection program for heavy duty diesel vehicles in Ontario which had a start date of August...

More complaints about engine replacement process for some Ford vehicles

A past Speakers Corner report about delays one Oakville couple was experiencing in getting their faulty engine replaced prompted many of you to reach out to us to report the same problem. Back in August...

Engine replacement delay leaves Oakville family in a bind

An Oakville family is speaking out after their months long battle with a major auto manufacturer to get a failed engine replaced. In late 2018, Jeff Veljkovic and his wife Sabrina, bought a 2019 Ford...

'Getting my mail is a life risking task': Disabled man calls out Canada Post

For most of us, retrieving our daily mail is done with ease, but for Keith Jung, who lives in a Mississauga subdivision, it’s a daily challenge. “I am disabled and rely on a walker,” he told us....

Brampton teen soaring to new heights as one of youngest to perform a solo flight

Our Speakers Corner spotlight shines on a Brampton teen who cannot yet legally drive a car, but she can fly a plane all by herself. Anaya Sohail, 14, has become one of the youngest females to perform...

Storm water detention pond causes problems for Mississauga residents

A large storm water detention pond in Mississauga’s Meadowvale neighbourhood has been a big source of problems for nearby residents for months. According to residents the pond, which is meant to...

If your Toronto parking ticket is blank, do you still have to pay?

A woman from Barrie, Ont. reached out to Speakers Corner after receiving a mostly blank parking ticket on her windshield after a trip to Toronto. "We were just doing local deliveries there, and...

'We're not ready': Mechanics say Ontario's new vehicle inspection program has problems

Ontario’s plan to implement a new digital inspection process for heavy-duty diesel vehicles next month has hit a roadblock. Several mechanics, tasked with ensuring large trucks, buses and RVs are safe...