Laura Pedersen

Mar 25, 2024 | cbc.ca | Laura Pedersen

Toronto·NewAyomide Bayowa has dedicated two years to his role as the City of Mississauga’s fourth poet laureate. Ahead of his term concluding this spring, Bayowa reflects on his experiences in the honorary position.

Mar 22, 2024 | cbc.ca | Laura Pedersen

Toronto·NewSelf-proclaimed "pinball addict" Nick Angel has been collecting arcade games and pinball machines for nearly three decades. Now, with almost 60 games filling his basement, he is turning his love for repairing and upgrading the machines into a business.

Sep 29, 2023 | cbc.ca | Laura Pedersen

Sep 29, 2023 | cbc.ca | Laura Pedersen

Toronto·NewThe former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, Ont. is now part of the Woodland Cultural Centre. Staff there are working to turn the space into what executive director Heather George calls a “connection for survivors.” CBC News was given a look inside the facility, which is set to open to the public next year.

Aug 8, 2023 | cbc.ca | Laura Pedersen

Toronto·NewTwo new sharks are popping up in Toronto's harbour — but it's garbage, not people, who should be afraid of heading into the water.