Michelle Mackey

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News Reporter at CityNews Toronto

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Toronto cafĂ© owner from Australia asked to remove Vegemite

2 months ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto |Michelle Mackey

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ordered a café in Toronto to remove Vegemite from its menu and shelves, leaving the Australian-Canadian owner stunned. Leighton Walters, born in Australia and the owner of Found Coffee in Toronto's Roncesvalles neighbourhood, said the CFIA contacted him, claiming that Vegemite is not a compliable product due to its added B vitamins and folic acid.
10,000 unvaccinated students suspended by Toronto Public Health

2 months ago | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto |Michelle Mackey

Toronto Public Health (TPH) has begun suspending over 10,000 students who are behind on their vaccinations. Dr. Vinita Dubey, Toronto's Associate Medical Officer of Health, tells CityNews the lower vaccination rates can be easily traced back to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Parents are busy. Maybe they missed it through the pandemic," said Dr. Dubey.
Hundreds rally in Toronto for Ukraine after U.S. halts military aid

Mar 4, 2025 | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto |Michelle Mackey

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the Toronto streets for a rally in support of Ukraine after the U.S. and President Donald Trump pulled all military aid for the country. A loud and clear message of "Stand with Ukraine" was chanted by demonstrators marching from Yonge-Dundas Square to the U.S. consulate in Toronto. "We're here to show the world that Ukraine does want peace because multiple politicians have claimed that Ukraine is not ready.
Major heating issues reported at Toronto condo amid cold stretch

Jan 24, 2025 | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto |Michelle Mackey

Residents of a Toronto condominium say they're being left in the dark to deal with significant heating issues amidst one of the coldest stretches of the year. "I am guessing it's happened about seven times now," one tenant, who wished to remain anonymous, told CityNews. He says rolling heating outages started in October at the condo at 251 Jarvis Street at Dundas Street East, dubbed Dundas Square Gardens.
Parents speak out about lack of $10-a-day childcare spaces

Jan 16, 2025 | toronto.citynews.ca | Michelle Mackey |John Marchesan

Manar Fadhil has a child with special needs meaning she was hit with a one-two punch when her childcare centre opted out of the national $10-a-day childcare program. "We were informed by the management that they will be opting out of the [Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care] program," Fadhil tells CityNews.
How Canadians are joining the fight against the L.A. wildfires

Jan 11, 2025 | toronto.citynews.ca | Denio Lourenco |Michelle Mackey

Canadians are joining the fight against the Los Angeles wildfires with all levels of government now offering assistance, including the City of Toronto. On Friday, Mayor Olivia Chow told reporters that Toronto will be ready if and when California's governor says they need help to fight the raging fires which have killed at least 11 people and displaced tens of thousands. "I've asked our fire chief, and he said, yes, we have 100 firefighters on standby and ready to go," Chow said.
Uber's new payment model raising concerns

Dec 6, 2024 | toronto.citynews.ca | Michelle Mackey |John Marchesan

It's been two months since Uber introduced upfront fares, a new payment model that allows drivers to see the destination and how much they'll earn before they accept a trip on the rideshare app. But advocates and drivers who spoke to CityNews say they are now making less and it's unclear how Uber determines what they're paid or how much they charge customers.
Canada Post strike jeopardizing fundraising drives for charities

Nov 20, 2024 | toronto.citynews.ca | Michelle Mackey |John Marchesan

The Canada Post strike couldn't have come at a worse time for Canadian charities as a number of key fundraising drives are being put on hold. About 55,000 employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked off the job on Nov. 15, shutting down operations and halting deliveries as the busy holiday season kicks off. The Scott Mission provides 64,000 meals, 6,000 bags of groceries and Christmas toys for children.
Brampton city workers in legal strike position as of Thursday

Nov 6, 2024 | toronto.citynews.ca | Michelle Mackey |John Marchesan

Brampton residents are being warned to expect some core city services impacted starting Thursday as hundreds of workers are now in a legal strike position. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 831 represents approximately 1,200 full-time and temporary municipal workers including transit, animal control, road maintenance and city hall services. CUPE Local 831 shared on its website that its workers had opted for strike action.
OPP search of missing teen with autism lacks urgency, mother and coalition says

Oct 28, 2024 | toronto.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto |Michelle Mackey

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue their search near Peterborough, Ont. for a missing and vulnerable autistic teen as concerns mount about how long it took to get this extensive probe underway. Logan, 18, left his Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ont. home through a window the night of Sunday, Oct. 13. He hasn't been seen or heard from since, and his mom, Jenny Tozer, tells CityNews the police search for her autistic son has lacked urgency, while she has been consumed with fear.