Cathy Riddell has lived in Toronto's Yonge and Finch neighbourhood for over six decades; it's an area where she says she’s surrounded by familiar faces, shops and restaurants.
On a warm Monday in April 2018, Riddell was eager to be outside and run errands in the sunshine.
However, her day was interrupted when a white rental van wreaked havoc in the neighbour ... Show More
Jun 17
Introducing "Hostile History"
Since the dawn of time, humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth. In this first episode of a four-part series, join military historian David Borys as we travel back in time to Iran, where we chart how ... Show More
42m 45s
Nov 2022
Episode 142 - 7 Minutes
Monday, April 23rd, 2018 was a surprisingly warm day in Toronto, Ontario, causing residents to be out in droves, ditching their winter coats, eager to enjoy the sunshine.Among those taking advantage of the warmer weather, was 68 year old Catherine Riddell, headed to the library o ... Show More
36m 35s
Apr 2022
Episode 192: Mass Murderer John Doe, Part 1
On April 23, 2018, a 25 year old man commits the worst mass murder in Canadian history since 1989 by driving a Chevy cargo van down busy sidewalks and streets in the business district of Toronto, striking anyone and everything in his path. In less than 10 minutes, the man takes t ... Show More
53m 27s
Feb 2023
Hunted on Hemlock Crescent | 2
In the late 1980’s and early 90’s, a serial rapist ravaged women who lived in an- inner city Calgary neighbourhood, leaving an entire city on edge. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the physical and emotional impact of the devastat ... Show More
38m 25s