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A full day of programming in support of CBC Toronto's Sounds of the Season, the annual fundraising campaign for local food banks, gets underway Friday morning.

Premier Doug Fords Progressive Conservatives are wasting no time attacking new Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, claiming the Mississauga mayor is out of touch with "everyday people."

Here are the CBC Books picks for the top Canadian fiction of the year!

A new video game called 'Trash Panda' lets players roam the streets of Toronto as the city’s unofficial mascot — a raccoon. Metro Morning host David Common spoke with creator and developer Jason Leaver about reaction to the game, and what comes next.

Trevor MacDonald is a poultry breeder from Murray River, PEI., who is in his 39th year attending the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Metro Morning host David Common speaks to MacDonald about his passion for poultry breeding.

High school students Edwin Wang and Sterling Haung were part of Team Canada at an international STEM showcase last week. They spoke with Metro Morning host David Common about winning the fair’s ‘Best Delegation Award.’

Move aside, McIntosh — there's a new apple in town. Described as a crunchy apple that delivers “some sweetness with a little bit of tart background,” the Snowflake apple hit Ontario stores this month. Metro Morning host David Common joined Algoma Orchards owner Kirk Kemp in studio to taste test the new fruit — and find out how it came to be.

The Raptors start their new season Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena and it's going to be a bit of a new era — including a new head coach. David Common spoke with Darko Rajaković about his plans for the team, and what he thinks of Toronto so far.

If you’ve ever driven by the massive interchange of Highways 401 and 427, you might have noticed a tiny graveyard tucked between the chaos of merging lanes and constant traffic. Richview Memorial Cemetery dates back to the 1850s and is still well-maintained despite how inaccessible it appears. Metro Morning host David Common explored the history behind the burial ground.

Since 2011, Israel has been using a missile defence system known as the Iron Dome to intercept incoming rockets before they hit civilian areas. CBC’s David Common breaks down how the sophisticated system works and why it's not infallible.