Charlene Close

Assignment Editor and Reporter

About Charlene

Charlene is a reporter, writer and anchor. She had stops at radio stations in Leamington, Brantford and Kitchener before landing in Toronto. She's also the Assignment Editor at CityNews 680, striving to ensure that the newsroom has the most up to date information to assist in making daily coverage decisions. She was a city hall reporter during the tumultuous Rob Ford era and spent many years covering the Ontario legislature. You can also hear her on 98.1 CHFI which is just down the hall from the CityNews 680 newsroom! Charlene lives in Scarborough with her husband.

Latest stories published

Ontario is facing a shortage of school bus drivers

Thousands of students across the province are getting ready to go back to school, but they may have some trouble getting there. The Ontario School Bus Association says they are struggling to get drivers...

Baby boom continues at Toronto Zoo: Alice the camel gives birth

Alice the camel has some company at the Toronto Zoo. The 20-year-old gave birth to a male calf on Aug. 23 after a 13-month gestation period, which is average for a Bactrian camel. The two-hump species...

Brampton transit workers two weeks away from legal strike position

A public transit strike is looming in Brampton. The city has received a no board notice from the Ministry of Labour, meaning about 944 of Brampton's full-time transit workers will be in a legal strike...

Province takes next step in Highway 427 expansion plans

The province is taking the next steps in its plan to expand Highway 427. The extension would run 6.6 kilometres from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive. Transportation minister Steven Del Duca said...

Police searching for man who allegedly exposed himself on GO train

Toronto police have released a security camera image of a man involved in an indecent act on a GO train Friday night. Police say the man exposed himself to a 31-year-old woman on the eastbound GO train...

Hamilton woman gets special delivery - her lost wallet

A Hamilton woman received a special delivery from Canada Post on Tuesday – her missing wallet. Tanya Radic lost her entire purse about three weeks ago, so she cancelled her bank card and assumed she...

Adult panda Da Mao enjoying the winter weather

Not to be outdone by the polar bear cub or the baby pandas at the Toronto Zoo, Da Mao the male adult giant panda, is enjoying some time in the spotlight.

Tory marks International Migrants Day with message to Syrian refugees

Today is International Migrants Day and Mayor John Tory is marking the occasion by sending a message via YouTube to Syrian refugees who are settling in Toronto. Tory says he's proud of the people across...

York Regional police issue community alert about high-risk offender

York Regional Police have issued a community alert about a high risk offender who's been released in King Township. Police say 35-year-old Keith Constantin poses a risk to the community, particularly...