https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break The Lunch Break from GMNA Toronto. en-us GMNA https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-25 6a8d9fa9d50eae3c58366542 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1453 Cyclist Seriously Injured After Hitting Open Tow Truck Door on Bloor Street · Jeff Tweedy and Finneas to Honor Feist at Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction · Ontario students face debt as OSAP grants are slashed · Ontario SIU Clears Toronto Officer in Etobicoke Crash · Ontario watchdog probes death of 64‑year‑old man in Toronto police custody · Construction Starts on 74-Unit Public Housing Near Trinity Bellwoods Park · Tree blocks Dundas Street in Toronto's Moss Park · OPP Alerts Ontarians to Phone Scams Using Fake Police Numbers · One‑Third of Ontario Kids Face Food Insecurity, New Report Finds · Ontario Youth Stress Levels Decline, Survey Shows https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-24 6a8c4dfad50eae3c5836607d Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1433 Tree falls, knocks out power lines and forces TTC streetcar detours near Dundas and Sherbourne · Yorkville Murals Festival May End After 2026 · Ontario Youth Stress Levels Decline, Survey Finds · Ontario Premier Doug Ford to speak on economy in Hamilton amid U.S.-Canada trade dispute · Toronto Tightens Tree Removal Rules Effective Sept. 1 · Ontario firms ready for tariffs after US‑Canada trade talks fall apart · Unifor and GM strike tentative deal for Ontario auto workers · Ontario judge releases human trafficking suspect on bail without required cash deposit · Ontario unveils data centre plan to attract AI investment and test Toronto's power grid · Toronto Zoo Names New Pygmy Hippo Calf "Maple" https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-23 6a8afc80d50eae3c58365b48 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1507 Police probe gunfire at two East York buildings · Toronto Tightens Tree Removal Rules Effective Sept. 1 · Ontario firms brace for tariffs after US‑Canada trade talks collapse · Unifor and GM announce tentative labor pact for Ontario workers · Ontario Premier backs Carney's rejection of U.S. auto‑steel deal · Ontario judge releases human trafficking suspect on bail without required cash deposit · Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across GTA this weekend · Toronto Zoo Names New Pygmy Hippo "Maple" · Toronto councillor Dianne Saxe switches to run in vacant ward · Port Hope Residents Oppose New Nuclear Plant Proposal https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-22 6a89ab77d50eae3c583655ff Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1466 Toronto Transit and Roads Brace for Busy Exhibition Weekend · Aid workers warn Canada’s Ebola quarantine hampers response · Ontario judge releases human trafficking suspect on bail without required cash deposit · Fourth group of whales departs Marineland · Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in GTA this weekend · Ontario unveils data centre plan, sparking grid capacity and cost concerns · Toronto police hunt man charged with nightclub assault · BTS to Play Two Back‑to‑Back Shows in Toronto · Toronto Zoo Announces Name for New Pygmy Hippo Calf · Toronto councillor Dianne Saxe switches to run in vacant ward https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-21 6a885a1dd50eae3c583650b3 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1474 Yorkville Murals Festival Loses City Funding Amid Growing Grant Competition · One dead after early-morning crash shuts Hwy. 403 westbound in Oakville · Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Sentence for Whitby Man Who Fired at Home Intruders · Ontario municipal candidate nominations close Friday afternoon · Ontario Trade Minister Bills Meal Costs to Riding Association, Not Government · TTC to Launch Scarborough Busway on Sept. 30 · Halton Police Probe Quebec Car Thief Using Tracking Devices on Luxury Cars · Man charged with first-degree murder appears in Toronto court · Advance voting begins Friday for three federal byelections · BTS to headline two sold‑out shows at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-20 6a8708aed50eae3c58364bfb Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1446 Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen Announces Bid for Toronto City Council · Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at Sheppard and Grand River · Toronto Fire expands safety measures as lithium‑ion battery fires surge · Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Saturday in Toronto · BTS to play sold‑out shows in Toronto this weekend · Candidate filing deadline approaches, leaving some municipal seats uncontested · Toronto police charge resident after shooting at car thieves · Toronto Councillor Paula Fletcher Announces Retirement · Ontario Premier's Texas trade trip costs taxpayers over $93K · Man killed in North York e‑scooter crash into parked car door https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-19 6a85b7f8d50eae3c58363de1 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1490 60-Year-Old Man Killed in North York E‑Scooter Crash · Former Liberal MP Nate Erskine‑Smith enters Toronto council race · Heritage Toronto launches weekly ‘Plaque Fridays’ video series · Global basic‑income experts convene in Toronto for BIEN Congress · TMU task force to hold talks on protest rights and campus safety next month · Three Hospitalized After North York Crash · Ontario to Launch Proposals for 78 New Primary Care Teams · Ontario allocates $10 million to launch six skilled‑trade training programs · Legal groups sue over Ontario's cash bail law · Candidate numbers drop for Ontario school board trustees https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-18 6a846541d50eae3c58363886 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1480 Man wounded in early morning Rexdale shooting · Civil liberties groups sue over Ontario's cash bail law · Candidate numbers drop for Ontario school board trustees · Mayoral hopeful Brad Bradford urges mandatory addiction treatment · Toronto’s FIFA World Cup Beaver Sculptures Put Up for Auction · Toronto Public Health probes legionella outbreak downtown · Former councillor Mike Layton registers to run again in Ward 11 · Motorcyclist seriously injured in Mississauga 401 crash · Ontario to Ban Declawing, Ear Cropping and Devocalization of Pets in 2027 · Vaughan Mom Decries Years-Long Wait for Ontario Autism Services https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-17 6a8313fcd50eae3c583632bc Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1473 Toronto police hunt two suspects after Etobicoke shooting · Police investigate possible human remains in Scarborough · Former councillor Mike Layton announces bid for University‑Rosedale seat · Ontario Premier Doug Ford to Speak at Municipal Leaders Conference · Two Men Seriously Injured in Kensington Market Stabbing · Ontario, Canada launch $1 billion infrastructure aid for fee‑free municipalities · Search continues for missing pilot near Balsam Lake · Ontario municipal leaders gather in Ottawa to press for stable funding · Woman Dies After Falling Into Lake Ontario at Mississauga Park · Ontario Begins Cash Bail System on Monday https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-16 6a81c27dd50eae3c58362d72 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1517 Man in his 30s critically wounded in Scarborough shooting · Municipal leaders gather in Ottawa to press for stable funding · Woman Dies After Falling Into Lake Ontario at Mississauga Park · Five Hospitalized After Scarborough Two‑Vehicle Crash, One Critical · U of T Law School Proposes Laptop Ban in Select Classes · Police launch search for missing pilot and blue single‑seat plane · Ontario to Roll Out Cash Bail System Monday, Facing Legal Challenge · Ontario’s First Midwifery Clinic Offers On‑Site Psychiatrist for New Moms · Ontario Court Allows Ford Government to Remove 19 km of Toronto Bike Lanes · External review says TMU protests reflect worsening campus climate https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-15 6a807169d50eae3c58362829 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1447 Toronto police probe two Friday night stabbings in west end · 22-Year-Old Man Killed in Pickering Motorcycle Crash · Ontario Court of Appeal clears way for Ford government to remove downtown Toronto bike lanes · One Arrested After Scarborough Shooting, More Suspects Sought · TTC worker stabbed near Bloor‑Yonge station · Ontario Introduces New Bail Rules Including Cash Requirements · Stellantis Mulls Shutting Brampton Plant, Union Says · Ford says he didn’t know party funded Jamaica surveillance of ex‑Liberal leader · Two‑vehicle crash shuts Highway 27 near Nobleton for two hours · Peel Police Charge Three Teens Over Reckless Dirt‑Bike Riding in Brampton https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-14 6a7f201ed50eae3c5836230f Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1480 Improperly discarded batteries spark garbage‑truck fire in Etobicoke · Toronto Man Charged with Sexual Assault After Online Dating Encounter · Three Charged After Police Recover $1.5M of Stolen Goods · Toronto Transit Commission to Launch Fare‑Capping Pilot on Sept. 1 · CNE launches HorseCapades program for kids · Toronto’s Lower Don Trail project overruns schedule and remains unfinished · Ontario Premier Doug Ford denies approving party spy on Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica · Ontario to Bar Social Assistance for Undocumented Residents · Ontario Premier Doug Ford launches new data centre approval framework in Guelph · Man arrested after police officer shot in Toronto e‑bike robbery https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-13 6a7dce11d50eae3c58361cb4 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1436 Toronto police officer shot during e‑bike robbery probe, hospitalized · Ten Children Killed in 2025 by E‑Scooter and E‑Bike Injuries, Data Shows · Construction on Carlton and Wellesley Streets Disrupts Traffic in Toronto · Power Restored After East Toronto Outage Affects 30,000 · Ontario wineries open to U.S. wines if tariffs ease · Crown Drops Charges in Toronto Teen Shooting Case · Toronto fire chief urges tighter lithium‑battery regulations after four fires in a day · Oakville imposes one-year freeze on new data centres · Ontario police seize $1.5 M worth of cannabis and 4,000 plants in Brampton raid · Ontario auto theft drops 8.4% in first half of 2026 https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-12 6a7c7c9ad50eae3c58361776 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1443 Man seriously injured after vehicle hits pedestrian on Queen and Portland · Three Injured in Toronto Housing Building Fire Linked to Lithium-Ion Battery · Toronto redesign eases Portland‑Wellington traffic for walkers and riders · Ontario auto theft drops 8.4% in first half of 2026 · Ontario growers hope new food terminal will cut grocery prices · Charity Tiny Tiny Homes Builds Micro‑Shelter Village in Scarborough · Bradford pledges to remove Bloor St. West bike lanes if elected mayor · Immersive Julius Caesar Show Sold Out at Toronto Fraternity House · Ontario Line cost climbs to $34 billion, three times original estimate · Ontario new home sales jump in Q2 after HST cut https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-11 6a7b2ee9d50eae3c58361398 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1489 Targeted shooting outside Danzig Street townhouse complex in Scarborough · Toronto MP Shaun Chen to Resign This Week · Toronto Police Start Two‑Week E‑Bike, E‑Scooter Crackdown · Ontario commits $1.2 M to restore Brampton’s Heart Lake park · Toronto redesign cuts car traffic, boosts cyclists and walkers · Two Men Arrested After Armed Robbery in Downtown Toronto · TTC Board Orders End to Random Staff Drug and Alcohol Tests · One dead, one rescued after canoe capsizes on Ontario lake · Two tornadoes strike southern Ontario after storm alert · Ontario families urge greater West Nile virus awareness as mosquito season peaks https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-10 6a79de2ed50eae3c58360cb1 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1493 Driver arrested after crash into Scarborough light pole · Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan posts 9.5% return in H1 2026 · Toronto reports drop in car traffic, rise in cyclists and walkers after intersection redesign · Two suspects arrested after downtown Toronto armed robbery · TTC board orders end to random staff drug and alcohol tests · Motorcyclist Killed in Ontario Collision, Police Seek Witnesses · One dead, one rescued after canoe capsizes on Stewart Lake · Two tornadoes strike southern Ontario amid severe storm · Ontario families urge greater West Nile virus awareness as mosquito season peaks · Porter Airlines cancels Toronto flight after child refuses seatbelt https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-09 6a788c4ad50eae3c583605ed Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1474 Taste of the Danforth draws thousands on second day despite safety worries · Ontario families urge stronger West Nile virus awareness as mosquito season peaks · Severe Thunderstorm Warning Lifted for Toronto Region · Toronto man arrested for December murder · Porter Airlines cancels Toronto flight after child refuses seatbelt · Ontario Fire Marshal Leads Probe of Fatal Etobicoke House Fire · 83-Year-Old Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on QEW in Oakville · Organized crime recruits youth via encrypted apps, police say · Three arrested after Toronto police fatally shoot driver in Mississauga · 62-Year-Old Man Killed After TTC Streetcar Collision in Toronto's East End https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-08 6a7739a3d50eae3c5835ff24 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1454 Man Killed in Early Saturday House Fire in Etobicoke · Pedestrian killed in morning truck crash on Highway 404 near Finch Avenue · Police say gangs recruit youth via encrypted apps, hindered by Bill C-22 · Three arrested on gun charges after Toronto police fatally shoot driver in Mississauga · Toronto Police Warn of Scam That Forces Victims to Buy Phones for Fraudsters · 62-Year-Old Man Killed by TTC Streetcar in Toronto's East End · RCMP Seizes Over 170 kg of Cocaine in Southern Ontario, Three Charged · Southwold declares emergency after heavy rain floods roads · Brockville Aquatarium Welcomes Three New Otter Pups · Poll Shows Chow Ahead, Alexander Gains Up to 10% Support in Toronto Mayoral Race https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-07 6a75e70bd50eae3c5835f861 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1473 Driver flees after hitting man in North York, victim hospitalized · Poll Shows Olivia Chow Leading Toronto Mayoral Race · Federal halt of Billy Bishop airport expansion meets new uncertainty after PM comments · Two arrested after gunshot hits U.S. consulate in Toronto · Toronto police say suspects arrested in festival shooting · Toronto subway station supervisors approve strike mandate · Toronto Food Bank Shuts Temporarily After Sewer Pipe Burst · Coyote pup naps in Toronto woman's bed · Study finds climate change doubled July fire risk in Ontario and N.W.T. · Eight dead in Ontario road and water incidents over Civic Holiday weekend https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-06 6a7491240e5747d903d1dead Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1468 Toronto home sales dip 0.9% in July despite modest June gain · One dead, three arrested after Mississauga police shooting · Toronto Police to Brief on July 27 Consulate Shooting · Man Arrives at Toronto Hospital Wounded by Gunfire, Police Probe · Toronto Police Seek Suspect in July 30 Assault and Robbery of Elderly Woman · OPP searches for driver after pedestrian critically injured on Brampton highway off‑ramp · Study Finds Climate Change Doubles Wildfire Risk in Northwest Territories and Ontario · Toronto Police Charge Thousands Amid Rising Shoplifting Trend · Toronto fire chief warns of rising lithium‑ion battery fires · Toronto Teens Turn to Overnight Text Support for Mental Health https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-05 6a7384c90e5747d903d1d8ef Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1486 Two‑Alarm Fire at Toronto Shelter Hotel Sparks Lithium‑Ion Battery Investigation · Toronto fire chief warns of rising lithium‑battery fires · Ford may call byelections in three Ontario ridings today · One Person Killed in Cooking Fire at Toronto Apartment · Visa data shows spending spiked in Toronto and Vancouver during World Cup match days · St. Catharines declares emergency after torrential rains · Four injured, including two children, after Toronto high-rise fire · Two women killed in Highway 401 crash near Gananoque · Motorcyclist Killed in Brampton Collision · Seven Marineland belugas set for relocation to U.S. aquarium https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-04 6a71ed540e5747d903d1d12a Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1413 One dead after apartment fire in Scarborough · Toronto police seek suspect in June nightclub assault · Four injured, including two children, after Toronto high-rise fire · Two GTA women killed in Highway 401 crash near Gananoque · Toronto native Evan Gold appointed GM of AHL’s Hamilton Hammers · Maple Leafs appoint Andy O'Brien as VP of sport performance · Blue Jays add two starters, trade away Varsho and Hoffman on deadline · Blue Jays send Kevin Gausman to Cubs for two prospects · New Multiplexes in Toronto’s Dovercourt Tighten Parking for Residents · Man, 29, killed after pickup truck hits him in Toronto park parking lot https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-03 6a709caf0e5747d903d1ca02 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1348 Shots Fired at Scarborough Home Early Monday, No Injuries Reported · Toronto Fire Services Douse Early-Morning Mimico Business Fire, Probe Arson · Blue Jays Deal Kevin Gausman to Cubs for Two Prospects · New Multiplexes in Toronto’s Dovercourt Shrink Parking Availability · Two Men Charged with Nine Counts in Downtown Toronto Sexual Assault Case · Blue Jays trade for Canadian pitcher Jameson Taillon · Toronto warns of fake ferry ticket websites · WestJet cabin crew strike halts Toronto flights · Ontario builds SMRs, shifting from domestic to foreign nuclear fuel · Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in GTA Sunday https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-02 6a6f4e570e5747d903d1c65e Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1360 Man Shot Near Bloor and Dovercourt Early Sunday · WestJet cabin crew strike halts Toronto flights · Ontario Moves to Build SMRs That Depend on Imported Uranium · Environment Canada warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in GTA Sunday · Women's National Bank Open kicks off in Toronto · Toronto doctors warn surge in serious e‑scooter injuries to children · Thousands Gather for Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade · Transit, road and store schedules shift for Toronto’s August long weekend · Ontario municipal nomination deadline set for late August amid declining candidate numbers · Caribbean Carnival Returns to Downtown Toronto This Weekend https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-08-01 6a6df91e0e5747d903d1c265 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1368 Transit, road closures and store hours shift for Toronto’s August long weekend · Dermatologists warn Gen Z against extreme tanning · One dead after serious Highway 400 crash in North York · Man hospitalized after early‑morning stabbing in North York · Ontario municipal candidate nominations close Aug. 22 amid declining participation · Toronto police arrest driver after high‑speed street‑racing crash in Scarborough · Toronto police probe two early‑morning shootings in Scarborough · Toronto's Caribbean Carnival Returns with Grand Parade This Weekend · Toronto police hunt man accused of elaborate fortune‑teller scam · Toronto Middle‑Class Families Shut Out of Muskoka Cottages https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-31 6a6ca8670e5747d903d1be81 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1299 Woman injured in early-morning Scarborough parking lot shooting · Toronto Faces Heat, Smoke and Storms Friday‑Sunday, Clear Skies Return Monday · Lynx roll past Tempo 104-72, extend streak to nine · Ticket sellers shift to looser markets after Ontario caps resale prices · Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin to Host Basketball Event in Markham · Toronto Confirms First Human West Nile Case of 2026 · Afrofest cancelled in Toronto over safety and capacity worries · Toronto council orders audit of World Cup hosting costs · Three Charged After OPP Seizes Fentanyl, Cocaine in Ontario · OPP seeks woman linked to Highway 427 road‑rage fight https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-30 6a6b61010e5747d903d1b7cb Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1344 Toronto Announces First Human West Nile Case of 2026 · Toronto services open or closed on August Civic Holiday · Toronto Caribbean Carnival Returns for August Long Weekend · Highway 400 ramps to 401 reopen after three‑vehicle crash · Toronto residents call for one‑year moratorium on new data centres · One killed in e‑scooter‑car crash near Tommy Thompson Park · Toronto Council Calls for Return of Airport Land After Federal Rejection · Toronto Fire Chief Calls Battery Fires Top Public Safety Threat · BTS set to play Toronto's Rogers Stadium after ten‑year hiatus · Raptors to play pre‑season games in Quebec City and Vancouver https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-29 6a6a11aa0e5747d903d1b441 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1172 Police seek driver who hit motorcyclist in North York · Councillor urges $9 million boost for Allan Gardens greenhouse expansion · CNE receives 50,000 applications ahead of summer job fair · Former Harper Minister Chris Alexander Announces Toronto Mayoral Bid · Toronto Holds Final City Council Meeting Before Election · TTC’s ‘Uncle Crawfy’ charms riders with whimsical subway announcements · Ontario fans upset as new ticket resale law targets season ticket holders · Ontario Reconsiders High‑Speed Rail After Federal Rejection of Billy Bishop Jet Plan · Toronto council asks province to transfer former Science Centre · Toronto FC signs German midfielder Niklas Dorsch https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-28 6a68c5be0e5747d903d1af4f Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1302 Toronto police to brief media on 2022 Scarborough shooting death · Shots Fired Outside INKAS Armored Vehicle Plant in North York · Industrial fire erupts at Etobicoke waste transfer station · Toronto Community Housing vows to streamline repairs amid looming budget cuts · Toronto fire chief warns e‑bike owners after bike catches fire · Toronto councillor Chow files motion to reclaim island land after federal halt to airport expansion · Gunfire hits U.S. Consulate in Toronto, police chase suspect vehicle · Max Scherzer to debut from IL on his 42nd birthday in Washington · Toronto council to vote on temporary BTS street name · Toronto aims to boost tree cover as heat wave highlights canopy gaps · Blue Jays' Louis Varland and Myles Straw grab coffee and doughnuts for clubhouse · Psychiatric ER Waits Reach Two Weeks in Alberta https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-27 6a675f260e5747d903d1aae9 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1282 Police investigate shooting outside U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto · Man seriously injured after crashing into pole on Jane St. in Toronto · Toronto fire officials say condo garage storage lockers may breach fire code · Canada's First Blind Basketball Game Held in Toronto · Canadian Swimmer Liendo Sets Commonwealth Record, Wins Gold · Only About One-Third of Toronto FIFA FanFest Premium Tickets Sold · 10‑Year‑Old Austin Byres Completes Toronto Triathlon After Near‑Leg‑Loss · Max Scherzer set to debut from IL on 42nd birthday in Washington · Toronto council to vote on temporary "BTS Boulevard" · Toronto Residents Celebrate Federal Rejection of Billy Bishop Jet Expansion · Premier Ford took multiple short flights on OPP plane and chartered jet to Texas · Toronto aims to boost tree canopy as heat wave highlights neighborhood gaps https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-26 6a660d7e0e5747d903d1a74d Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1293 Toronto Police Seek Suspect in Scarborough Home Break-In · Two Stabbed Near Bloor and Christie Streets, Police Seek Suspect · Toronto Aims to Boost Tree Canopy Amid Summer Heat Wave · Young couple scours Canada for first home amid affordable‑housing crunch · Police watchdog probes early-morning Etobicoke crash · Federal government blocks Billy Bishop Airport expansion, advocates say waterfront saved · Lower Don Trail Section Set to Reopen on Aug. 1 · GTA Clean‑Up Group Nears 10‑Million Litter Pieces Collected · Toronto expands Biidaasige Park by four hectares · Researcher urges Toronto to speed up coyote euthanasia · Ontario revises aesthetic procedure guidelines amid Botox boom · Toronto auto shop owner stuck with over 1,000 scrap tires after recycling rule change https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-25 6a64bc600e5747d903d1a43e Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1327 Three Arrested After Early‑Morning Two‑Vehicle Crash Injures Five in Etobicoke · 37-year-old man charged with murder after Rexdale shooting · Lower Don Trail Section Set to Reopen on Aug. 1 · Federal Government Stops Billy Bishop Airport Expansion · GTA group close to removing 10 million pieces of litter · Police Recover Nearly 200 Stolen Lego Boxes in Ontario · Researcher urges Toronto to speed up coyote euthanasia · Ontario revises guidelines for Botox and other cosmetic procedures · Mayoral hopeful pledges 1,000 new police hires · U of T professor Jacob Tsimerman awarded Fields Medal · Blue Jays Fight to Avoid Sweep as Playoff Hopes Dwindle · Over 21,000 Emails Flood Ottawa Over Project Review Reform Proposal https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-24 6a641ede0e5747d903d1a2f9 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1288 Toronto police arrest driver after early‑morning Scarborough crash, gun found · Biidaasige Park to Grow by 10 Acres in Toronto · Researcher urges Toronto to euthanize nuisance coyotes · Ontario PC caucus split over MPP Stan Cho hotel expense scandal · Ontario reports no new wildfires in past day · Ontario Revises Guidelines for Botox and Other Cosmetic Procedures · Scarborough auto shop unable to remove over 1,000 scrap tires after recycling rule change · Ontario Government Says Launch Shaft for Yonge North Subway Extension Completed · Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford proposes hiring 1,000 new police officers · U of T Professor Wins First Canada-Based Fields Medal · Advocates Criticize Finch West LRT Ramp for Lacking Elevator · Dozens Charged After $139M Drug Seizure in Ontario https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-23 6a621d8116b75a4de53f5bc5 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1321 Veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman hopes for one more home start with Blue Jays · Ontario officials warn Muskoka cottagers of high fire danger · Ford says premiers united before meeting with Prime Minister Carney amid U.S. tariffs · Toronto man charged with terrorism over anti-Jewish statements · Toronto officer admits stealing phone and misusing lost‑property burner phones · Toronto police seize cocaine, guns and cash in GTA crackdown · West Nile Virus Detected in Ontario Mosquitoes, Officials Urge Precautions · Ontario minister’s interview ends abruptly after wildfire criticism question · Vehicle Fire Spreads to Scarborough Commercial Plaza, Under Suspicion · GTA Mayors Plan to Shield Businesses from Pending U.S. Tariffs · TTC reports high rider satisfaction on priority lanes during World Cup · Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch to join Toronto Hockey Diversity Alliance SummerFest https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-22 6a60c83b4e973acf9a866f4e Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:11:44 GMT 1322 Vehicle Fire Sparks Suspicious Blaze at Scarborough Plaza · GTA Mayors Plan to Shield Businesses from Pending U.S. Tariffs · Ontario government tells MPPs they may claim hotel stays for night sessions · TTC reports high rider satisfaction on transit lanes during World Cup matches · Study Finds Construction Workers Overrepresented in Ontario Opioid Deaths · Former NFL Star Marshawn Lynch to Appear at Hockey Diversity Alliance SummerFest in Toronto · Two Men Linked to MS‑13 Charged in Peel Human‑Trafficking Probe · 173 Wildfires Rage Across Northern Ontario · Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Warning Hits Toronto · Mid-West Toronto Health Team launches programs linking 15,000 residents to doctors · 2016 report flags staffing and pay problems for Ontario fire rangers · Ex-Toronto officer Derek McCormick admits guilt in Project South case https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-21 6a5f794f4e973acf9a866b6e Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1302 Elderly woman injured after being hit by car on Highway 401 in Scarborough · Toronto Council Approves Liberty Village Infrastructure Upgrades · 21-year-old arrested after crashing into Etobicoke hydro pole · TTC launches AI camera pilot on streetcars to curb illegal passing · Ontario Wildfires Burn Over 7,250 km², Surpassing 2021 Record · Organizer says Salsa on St. Clair will stay closed until safety issues fixed · Disability advocates condemn Metrolinx over missing elevator at Finch West LRT station · McMichael Canadian Art Collection to Close for Major Redevelopment · Kingston Police Probe $630K Missing from Local Catholic Church · Marineland starts moving six beluga whales to U.S. aquariums · NDP leader files complaint alleging Brampton MPP used public funds for father's newspaper ads · Inmates Strip‑Searched and Sentences Cut After Milton Prison Violence https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-20 6a5e35ba4e973acf9a866758 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1294 Uber passenger critically injured after early-morning crash in Etobicoke · Ontario MPP Stan Cho billed riding association for meals and travel expenses · Liberal Party picks Tanveer Shahnawaz for Beaches-East York byelection · Tiger-Cats Edge Argonauts 24-23 in Home Victory · Blue Jays unveil Joe Carter statue at Rogers Centre · Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended one game for comment about Angel Reese · Tornado warnings briefly issued then lifted for southern Ontario · Ontario Premier Doug Ford visits Thunder Bay amid massive wildfire evacuations · Environment Canada lifts GTA air quality warning · Ownership dispute stalls Toronto community hub project · Nearly 200 Wildfires Rage in Northern Ontario, Prompting Evacuations · Hope House Supports Women and Children in Downtown Toronto https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-19 6a5cd4724e973acf9a865fdb Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1277 Hope House Supports Women and Children One Year After Opening · Tiger-Cats edge Argonauts 24-23 in home victory · Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended for one game · Woman arrested after car flips on Toronto highway · Blue Jays unveil Joe Carter statue at Rogers Centre · Tornado warnings briefly issued then lifted for southern Ontario · Ontario Premier Doug Ford visits Thunder Bay amid massive wildfire evacuations · Environment Canada lifts GTA air quality warning · Toronto Tempo routs Atlanta Dream 111-92 · Ownership dispute stalls Toronto community hub project · Metrolinx cleans chemical spill in Toronto creek · Ontario Minister Stan Cho Resigns After Hotel Expense Row https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-18 6a5b81824e973acf9a865bf9 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1280 Orange Air Quality Warning Issued as Smoke Swamps GTA · Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Greater Toronto Area with gusts up to 110 km/h · Toronto Tempo routs Atlanta Dream 111-92 after turnover surge · Toronto community hub project stalled over ownership dispute · Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit Thunder Bay amid northern wildfires · Metrolinx cleans chemical spill in Toronto creek · Ontario minister Stan Cho resigns after hotel expense scandal · Ontario Premier Holds First Wildfire Briefing, Says No Fatalities Yet · Toronto Caribbean Carnival Junior Parade Delayed to July 19 · George Springer to Start in Left Field for Blue Jays vs. White Sox · Toronto Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus · Gilmore Girls pilot house near Toronto hits the market https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-17 6a5a309c4e973acf9a865644 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1330 Heatwave drives record AC repair calls in Toronto · Orange Air Quality Warning Remains Across GTA · Man critically injured in scooter‑vehicle crash at Bloor and Dufferin · Ontario sees brief respite from wildfire smoke amid ongoing blazes · Ontario wineries tweak tours as smoke deters visitors · Three Toronto students achieve perfect grades · Shania Twain to Play Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern Friday · Toronto Tempo re-sign Kayla Alexander to another 7‑day hardship deal · Railworkers' Union Urges CN to Halt Operations in Ontario Wildfire Zones · Ford defends firefighting budget as Ontario seeks rapid federal aid · Ontario government to undo relaxed hotel expense rules for MPPs · Ontario Premier's Office Cuts 10 Jobs, Saves $1 Million https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-16 6a58deeef727888b24a281db Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1316 Orange Air Quality Warning Remains Over GTA · Ontario bars students at five private career colleges from OSAP loans · Toronto's Smoke Haze and Heat Wave Threaten Vulnerable Residents · TTC to explore legal routes after arbitrator bans random drug tests · Markham Prepares for August IndyCar Race · Teen hit by pickup truck in Toronto's Malvern, taken to hospital · TTC to Add Hitachi‑Built Automatic Train Signalling for Faster Service · Ontario government moves to end hotel expense rule for Toronto MPPs · Toronto World Cup Watch Parties Cancelled Over Poor Air Quality · Former Blue Jays stars pop up at Toronto community baseball games · Lactalis Canada to Acquire Agropur's Fine Cheese Division · Two canoeists rescued after wildfire trap in northwestern Ontario https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-15 6a579581f727888b24a27d69 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1292 Firearm licence applications rise sharply in Greater Toronto area since 2016 · Toronto police to unveil over 100 child exploitation charges · Toronto Tops Global Air‑Quality Index as Smoke and Heat Trigger Orange Warning · Three Peel Region PC MPPs claim thousands for Toronto hotel stays · Heat Wave Causes GO Transit Delays and Cancellations · Mystics beat Toronto Tempo 79-62 as Iriafen scores 25 · Ontario minister and Toronto MPP vow to repay $16K hotel costs · Salsa on St. Clair organizers threaten to cancel festival after Saturday shooting · Toronto fire chief cites traffic delays and rising calls · Woodward Inc. to shut Peterborough plant, move to Poland · Ontario schools cut classroom support as educational assistant shortage deepens · Ontario spends $8 M storing $79 M U.S. alcohol stockpile, $2.6 M now expired https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-14 6a56e7cff727888b24a27ba8 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1279 https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-13 6a5502fcf727888b24a27016 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1279 Unifor to hold ratification meetings for tentative Ford contract starting Friday · Ontario spends $8 M storing $79 M U.S. alcohol stockpile, $2.6 M now expired · Environment Canada Issues Yellow Heat Warning for GTA · Tempo beat Liberty 93-91, ending skid · Former Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie declares mayoral bid · John Tory Jr. Ends Liberal Nomination Bid in Beaches‑East York · Environment Canada issues heat and air‑quality warnings across central Canada · Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Three‑Year Deal · Blue Jays pick Arizona State lefty Cole Carlon with 39th overall selection · Metrolinx warns of GO train delays and cancellations on Saturday · Wings top Tempo as record crowd fills Montreal arena · Toronto park parking rule tweak sparks accessible permit dispute https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-12 6a53d811f727888b24a26e58 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1280 Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Three-Year Deal for Canadian Autoworkers · Blue Jays pick Arizona State lefty Cole Carlon with 39th overall selection · GO Train Delays and Cancellations Hit Toronto on Saturday · Dallas Wings top Toronto Tempo as WNBA regular-season attendance hits record · Parking rule change near Dufferin Grove Park sparks dispute over accessible permits · Free Three-Day Hockey Camp Returns for BIPOC Girls in Toronto · Blue Jays' Dylan Cease loses no-hitter with three outs left · Man Arrested After North York Seniors' Home Fire · Peel Public Health alerts to possible measles exposure at Pearson Airport and two flights · City report warns runway expansion at Billy Bishop could harm Toronto harbour water · Five Arrested After Early‑Morning Shooting Injures Three at Toronto’s Polson Pier · Toronto councillor urges expanded powers for bylaw officers to curb rogue landlords https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-11 6a525fb2f727888b24a26a4a Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1211 Residents Praise Two‑Block Church Street Pedestrian Pilot in Toronto · Dallas Wings top Toronto Tempo as WNBA draws record 20,996 fans in Montreal · Peel Health Warns of Measles Exposure on Two Flights at Toronto Airport · Parking rule change near Dufferin Grove Park sparks controversy over accessible permits · Blue Jays' Dylan Cease Falls Just Short of No-Hitter · Ontario Teachers Debate AI Use in Classrooms Ahead of Fall Term · City report warns runway expansion at Billy Bishop could harm Toronto Harbour water quality · Transit ridership spikes during Toronto World Cup matches, Metrolinx reports · Ontario sheds 16,700 jobs in June, unemployment stays high · Heatwave May Boost Opioid Overdose Rates, Experts Warn · Man Arrested After Fire at North York Senior Housing · Toronto Apartment Gets Energy Retrofit Without Displacing Tenants https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-10 6a512a6cf727888b24a2683d Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1354 Trade for Kawhi Leonard Paused Amid NBA Salary‑Cap Probe · Toronto’s 59‑Year‑Old Apartment Gets Energy‑Saving Retrofit · Scarborough Residents Claim Constant Parking Tickets on National Street · Quebec mandates exam for Ontario truck drivers after series of crashes · Fire forces seniors from 18 units to evacuate in North York · Environment Canada issues yellow rain warning for downtown Toronto · Toronto bus driver injured in violent assault, suspect charged · TTC Restores Line 1 Service Between Union and St. George After Evening Fire · Transit worker assaulted at Toronto's Wilson subway station · Pearson Airport cautions travelers about AI‑generated fake flight news · Cineplex Q2 Box Office Rises Thanks to Toy Story 5 · Newmarket appoints chief positivity officer to lift community spirit https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-09 6a4fadcc285739ed526e72d9 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1306 TTC Bus Driver Hospitalized After Weapon Assault at Wilson Station · Two women hurt in overnight fire at North York TCHC building · Calgary tourism campaign decorates downtown Toronto subway station · Salaun scores 26 as Valkyries beat Tempo 83-75 · Most Toronto Police Corruption Cases Move Straight to Trial · One seriously injured in pellet‑gun assault at Toronto’s Woodbine Beach · Researcher explains drop in opioid deaths and rise in 911 calls in Ontario · Richie Laryea and Maxime Crépeau named to MLS All-Star squad · Raptors add forward Kyle Anderson · Protesters Rally Outside Premier Doug Ford's Etobicoke Office Over New Worker Regulator · Transit Ridership Jumps 42% on Toronto World Cup Routes · Canada's Asking Rents Drop Over 4% as Year‑Over‑Year Decline Extends to 21 Months https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-08 6a4f03a9285739ed526e7157 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1319 Toronto Police Probe Suspected Arson After Midtown Restaurant Fire · Toronto sees surge in walking, cycling and transit during 2026 World Cup · Marina Mabrey Becomes Toronto Tempo's First All-Star Representative · Federal ALTO Project Aims to Cut Toronto‑Montreal Train Trip to Three Hours · Little Jamaica community event cancelled over permit issues · Ontario police lay over 2,400 traffic charges in street‑racing crackdown · Toronto officers accused of illegal cannabis dispensary scheme · Victoria Mboko pulls out of Toronto Open with knee injury · Former Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson hired as Maple Leafs associate coach · Trainee constable killed, another critically injured in crash near Aylmer · Toronto researchers launch major trial to test blood‑based cancer recurrence detection · Two Ontarians Charged in International Student Fraud Scheme https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-07 6a4d0a6e6ec0811246c6336e Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1293 Toronto Police Arrest Man Over Brick Attack Near Broadview Station · Metrolinx Starts Daily GO Train Service to Stratford · Heat wave drives 39 Toronto ER visits · Kyle Lowry to Sign One‑Day Contract and Retire as a Toronto Raptor · Ontario gambling helpline overwhelmed by surge in calls amid funding shortfall · Crown Royal's Owner Signs Deal to Sell Ontario Bottling Plant · Two dogs found dead after shooting in Etobicoke · Ontario school boards post larger deficits a year after supervisors appointed · Toronto urges residents to apply for polling station jobs · Ontario, Alberta premiers announce 'Northern Shield' oil pipeline plan · Rogers to Own All of Toronto's Major Sports Teams After $4.35B Deal · Toronto family sues city over disabled‑children housing fees https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-06 6a4bc58b6ec0811246c62f96 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1292 Toronto Family Sues City Over Disabled-Children Housing Reimbursement · Toronto Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure at Scarborough Hospital · Bueckers, Fudd Power Wings Past Tempo 89-76 · Redevelopment Plans for Sneaky Dee's Bar Withdrawn · Toronto restaurants see only 3% sales rise during World Cup · Maple Leafs ink defenseman Emil Andrae to two‑year deal · Brantford Bulldogs add Hall of Famer Brian Burke as adviser, elevate Gary Roberts to VP · Ontario insect decline threatens wildlife food supply · Judge Unseals Docs Showing York Officers Eavesdropped, Prompting Police Arrests · Inmate and guard investigated, no charges filed in Toronto jail murder plot probe · Volunteer with Leigh syndrome honored at Toronto World Cup · Maple Leafs ink first overall pick Gavin McKenna to three‑year deal https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-05 6a4a6eed6ec0811246c62bed Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1306 Boat crash at Humber Bay leaves two hospitalized · Toronto officer seriously injured after suspect chase in North York · Redevelopment Plans for Toronto’s Sneaky Dee’s Bar Withdrawn · Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. skips All-Star Game to rest · New Documents Link Attempted Attack on Toronto Jail Guard to Wider Crime Network · Two teens hospitalized after Scarborough stabbing · Toronto restaurants see only 3% spend rise during first World Cup weeks · Maple Leafs ink defenseman Emil Andrae to two-year deal · Ontario insect decline threatens food for birds, fish and frogs · Two 12‑year‑olds injured, one critical, after e‑scooter crash near Etobicoke mall · Brantford Bulldogs add Hall of Famer Brian Burke as adviser, promote Gary Roberts · Court papers reveal York officers spied on suspects, prompting police arrests https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-04 6a4915386ec0811246c6274f Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1303 Woman arrested for impaired driving after early‑morning crash near Queen’s Park · Ontario insect numbers dropping, threatening wildlife food supply · Shooting damages several homes in Scarborough · Two 12‑year‑olds injured, one critical, after e‑scooter crash near Etobicoke mall · Developer pulls 16‑storey project, keeping Sneaky Dee’s open · Woman seriously injured after vehicle hits pedestrian in Etobicoke · Bulldogs add Hall of Famer Burke as adviser, promote Roberts · Court documents reveal York Region officers spied on suspects, prompting police arrests · Court papers tie Ontario police probe to Olympian drug case · Ontario man charged after jet ski hits Toronto lifeguard boat · Environment Canada Extends Toronto Heat Warning Through Saturday · Summerlicious serves global flavors at over 230 Toronto eateries https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-03 6a47c32b6ec0811246c62402 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1283 Extreme heat lingers over GTA; risk of thunderstorms on Friday · Toronto home sales rise in June as listings dip · Toronto school boards forecast multi‑million deficits for 2026‑27 · Two Injured When Bouncy Castle Topples in Scarborough Mall · Raptors lock in coach Darko Rajakovic with multi-year extension · Ramos scores late winner as Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 in Toronto · Toronto World Cup Final Played in Near‑Dangerous Heat · Maple Leafs ink Brandon Duhaime to three‑year contract · Metrolinx divides unfinished LRT work into two contracts · Ontario minister urges parents not to pull kids from school for sports · Judge voids Frontenac Islands communication bylaw in mayor’s lawsuit · Fans Brave Heat for Portugal vs Croatia World Cup Match in Toronto https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-02 6a4672216ec0811246c61cb4 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1286 Portugal and Croatia set to clash at Toronto's final World Cup match · Thousands Cheer Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal Arrives in Toronto · Toronto Zoo to Reopen Thursday After Power Outage · Heat wave spreads across Ontario and eastern provinces, prompting warnings · Southwestern Ontario Farmers Welcome Hot Week After Storms · Ontario pushes through strong‑mayor powers despite negative feedback · Toronto Under Orange Heat Warning on Canada Day · Heat wave forces GO train delays and cancellations, Metrolinx warns · Ontario expands colorectal cancer screening to 45-year-olds · Ontario's New Auto Insurance Rules Take Effect, Limiting Benefits for Some Road Users · Toronto police probe vandalism of U.S.-themed World Cup beaver statue · Kawhi Leonard traded back to Toronto Raptors https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-07-01 6a4522c46ec0811246c6199f Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1317 Toronto man charged after anti‑Israeli slurs, threats and rock‑throwing · Two women hospitalized after 401 crash · Ontario lowers colorectal cancer screening age to 45 · Toronto police probe vandalism of U.S.-themed World Cup beaver statue · Road worker struck by vehicle during night repairs on Stouffville Road · Raptors Near Deal to Bring Kawhi Leonard Back · Toronto activates full heat‑emergency measures under orange alert · Finch West LRT service halted for over a day after communication glitch · Ontario to let athletes skip class under new attendance grading rules · Ontario auto insurance overhaul sparks cost concerns · Ronaldo faces former teammate Modrić in Toronto World Cup finale · Ontario's new laws take effect on Canada Day https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-30 6a43cff56ec0811246c616b7 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1242 Toronto police seek man accused of anti-Black slurs and bat attack · Toronto Condo Residents Left Without AC as System Fails Ahead of Heat Wave · Ontario enacts transparency law but blocks access to Premier Ford’s phone · Heat Dome Drives Dangerous Temperatures Across Southern Ontario · Ontario launches interim science centre at Toronto waterfront · Environment Canada issues orange heat warnings across Ontario · Mets' Bo Bichette Returns to Toronto for First Game vs. Former Blue Jays · Maple Leafs sign defenseman Troy Stecher to two-year extension · Mark Carney Joins Toronto Pride Parade · Border Collie Ben Guards Toronto World Cup Training Pitch from Geese · Toronto ticket prices jump for World Cup match as Vancouver prices fall · Toronto police seek suspect after assault near Danforth streetcar stop https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-29 6a427d206ec0811246c6137e Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1230 Woman in 30s Hit by Vehicle in Toronto’s Port Lands, Hospitalized · Toronto businesses and attractions open or closed on Canada Day · Mets shortstop Bo Bichette slated to return to Toronto · Toronto Braces for Sweltering Week with Temps Over 32°C · Ontario to Make Some Auto Insurance Benefits Optional in July · Prime Minister and Mayor Lead Toronto Pride Parade · Toronto Hosts 30th Pride and Remembrance Run · Toronto police say over 20 drones intercepted during World Cup · Blue Jays add infielder Sean Keys, recall Yohendrick Pinango · Maple Leafs send defenseman Brandon Carlo to Blues for two third‑round picks · Toronto Youth Caught in Gun‑For‑Hire Shooting Wave · Portugal to face Croatia in Toronto knockout after 0-0 draw with Colombia https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-28 6a412ca06ec0811246c61097 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1321 Ronaldo's Portugal to Meet Croatia in Toronto on July 2 · Ontario to Make Some Auto Insurance Benefits Optional in July · Toronto police report 18 drones intercepted during World Cup · CN Tower Celebrates 50 Years as Cultural Beacon for South Asian Community · Blue Jays add infielder Sean Keys to roster, recall Yohendrick Pinango · Toronto’s 30th Pride and Remembrance Run Honors Loved Ones · Maple Leafs trade defenseman Brandon Carlo to St. Louis Blues for two third‑round picks · Toronto Police Outline Transit Plans for Busy Pride Weekend · Three GTA Men Charged After $4.7M Drug Seizure · Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna with No. 1 overall pick · CBC Takes Viewers Inside CN Tower's Off‑Limits Areas · Toronto Tempo's inaugural Pride game set for Saturday, clashes with Dyke March https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-27 6a3fda9e6ec0811246c60da4 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1306 CN Tower Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Public Festivities · Toronto Firefighters Extinguish 20th‑Floor Blaze in East York · Toronto police brief public on navigating Pride weekend crowds · Three GTA Men Charged After OPP Seizes $4.7 Million in Drugs · Toronto councillors push to expand car‑free streets · Toronto police search for two men who fled Chinatown crash · Maple Leafs select Whitehorse winger Gavin McKenna with No. 1 overall pick · Toronto hotel occupancy drops in World Cup’s opening fortnight · Toronto Tempo Pride Game Clashes with Annual Dyke March · Toronto Pride ambassador supports Black 2SLGBTQ+ refugees · Senegal and Iraq supporters flock to Toronto for final group‑stage World Cup match · Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith quits Ontario leadership race https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-26 6a3e88c96ec0811246c60a9d Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1300 Maple Leafs clinch first overall NHL draft pick after lottery win · Senegal and Iraq set to face off in Toronto's final World Cup group match · Marina Mabrey scores 53 as Toronto Tempo crush Sparks · Maple‑leaf noisemakers handed out free at Toronto World Cup fan zone · Labrador Retriever Tilly Aids Toronto in Detecting Invasive Species · Man seriously injured in west Toronto stabbing · Yukon's Gavin McKenna poised to be first overall pick in NHL draft · Ontario planner to retire early after $12M lottery win · Ontario Woman Wins $16 Million Lottery on Birthday · Ontario municipal leaders call Doug Ford's chair appointments undemocratic · Ontario Ombudsman Finds Some Parents Were Denied Pandemic Payments · Blue Jays' Ernie Clement earns All-Star spot with top AL fan votes https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-25 6a3d4b916ec0811246c607f3 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1326 Raptors select Jaden Bradley with 50th overall pick · Blue Jays seek rebound after 3-1 loss to Astros · Toronto Council to Seek Noise Cuts at Rogers Stadium · Toronto Argonauts add Kevin Eiben and Carl Brazley to All‑Time roster · Toronto speeding jumps after province disables cameras · Frank Stronach’s name removed from Ontario parks after assault convictions · Ontario to raise speed limits to 110 km/h on most highways · Ontario sees rise in sub‑$500K homes · Pride Toronto warns of $700,000 funding shortfall and possible cuts for next year's festival · Woman hospitalized after three‑vehicle collision in Mississauga · Toronto reports surge in speeding after camera removals · Mississauga Food Bank Reports Nearly 13,000 Child Clients in 2025 https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-24 6a3be5b56ec0811246c6036c Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1270 Pride Toronto Faces $700,000 Funding Gap, May Trim Next Year's Festival · Raptors Pick Allen Graves at No. 19 in NBA Draft · Toddler Bit by Coyote in Whitby Park · Toronto Siblings Win $75 Million Lotto Max Jackpot · Toronto's Church Street car‑free pilot exceeds budget due to policing costs · Croatia Beats Panama 1-0 in Toronto, Dashing Panama's World Cup Hopes · Toronto Harbour Gets a Floating Convenience Store · African teams light up Toronto World Cup matches · Whitby Man Charged Over $900K Power‑of‑Attorney Theft · Lakeridge Health to Shut Diabetes Clinics in Ajax, Bowmanville · MDA Space lands $688 million satellite deal with CSA · Ontario Man Charged with Stealing Water from Hydrants https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-23 6a3a942d6ec0811246c5fe8a Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1250 Panama Must Win vs Croatia Tuesday in Toronto · Man stabbed near St. James Park, police seek suspect · Dream Tops Tempo 94-87 Behind Howard's 20 Points · Toronto Marlies clinch Calder Cup with 4-3 win over Chicago Wolves · African Teams Feature in Three of Toronto’s World Cup Group Matches · Toronto’s Forgotten Hand‑Painted Ads Come to Light · Ontario Court OKs Three Asset Sales for Toys “R” Us Canada · Toronto to Start Building Safety Barrier on Leaside Bridge · Bird Dogs Deployed to Clear Geese from Toronto World Cup Practice Pitch · Toronto crews tackle new diesel spill in Etobicoke stream · Ontario's New FOI Rules Prompt Denials, Experts Warn · Toronto non‑profits aim to lock in more affordable units before municipal election https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-22 6a3943016ec0811246c5f9e4 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1265 Peel Health Officials Alert Possible Measles Exposure at Toronto Airport · Toronto police charge drone operator after FIFA‑zone interception · Ford and Canadian autoworkers' union begin contract talks in Toronto · Toronto Investor Larry Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports Ventures Funds Women’s Hockey League · Toronto Election Seen as Chance to Secure Funding for Community Land Trusts · Ontario blocks public access to Premier Ford's daily schedule · Transit Riders Convene at Scarborough Summit Ahead of Toronto Election · Ontario tenants must pay 50% of claimed arrears to raise other issues at hearings · German and Ivory Coast supporters flood Toronto streets before World Cup game · Toronto Public Health warns of surge in downtown overdoses · Ontario minister asks Alto to study Kingston high‑speed rail stop · Ontario brothers showcase 200 vintage soccer jerseys at Toronto pop‑up https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-20 6a369f236ec0811246c5f2da Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1252 Toronto Public Health Issues Drug Alert Over Downtown Overdose Spike · Marina Mabrey ties WNBA 3‑point record as Toronto Tempo rally to beat Sun · Toronto Marlies Capture Calder Cup with 4-1 Series Victory · Toronto historian Henry Knight restores and documents city’s stained‑glass windows · Toronto seniors rally at City Hall over lost funding for senior program · Germany and Ivory Coast set to clash in Toronto World Cup match · Driver Charged After North York Crash Injures Toddler and Pedestrian · 9‑Year‑Old Girl Seriously Hurt After Vehicle Collision in North York · Shane Bieber Returns to Blue Jays, Nears Activation · Toronto Ombudsman Criticizes TTC’s Refund Policy for Discontinued Tokens and Tickets · Ontario PCs Hold Ford Fest in Scarborough Ahead of Byelection · Bo Levi Mitchell Guides Ticats to 41-27 Victory Over Lions https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-19 6a354da36ec0811246c5ef43 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1218 Maple Leafs Trade for Defenseman Darren Raddysh · Toronto Ferry Service to Ward's Island Restarts After Tree Obstruction · Toronto flood warnings lifted after 70 mm rain · Ontario needs over 1 million grads in next decade, COU reports · Ontario police applaud federal bail, sentencing reforms amid expert doubts · Ford government to hold shortest Ontario legislative session in 50 years · Child airlifted to hospital after Oshawa tree collapse · Toronto closes part of Church Street to cars for summer · Polling firm demands Ford retract fake poll claim · Report Dismisses Year‑Round Casino Plan for Toronto’s Exhibition Place · Zellers Reopens with New Store in North York https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-18 6a33fe51f6d3a60f1651fd9f Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1274 Blue Jays shut out Red Sox 3-0 after moving Scherzer to IL · Ontario government blocks release of audit recommending ROM artifact sales · Three Teens Charged After Toronto Officer Injured in Stolen‑Car Chase · Maple Leafs appoint Jim Hiller as 41st head coach · Environment Canada warns of strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorm risk in Toronto · Ontario Premier Extends MPP Summer Break to Five Months · Toronto Launches AI Chatbot for 311 Website · Repealed Wage Cap Law Still Haunts Ontario Public Sector · Mayor says Toronto left out of Billy Bishop Airport expansion talks, NDA requested · Hamilton Hospital Uses Experimental Exosome Therapy to Aid Burn Recovery · Wealthsimple to Test Prediction Market Feature in New App · Ontario Man Charged After Speeding 2.5 Times Limit Without Headlights While Impaired https://gmna.ca/toronto/lunch-break/2026-06-17 6a32a6ccf6d3a60f1651f834 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT 1241 Maple Leafs Appoint Jim Hiller as New Head Coach · Fans Gather in Toronto for Ghana vs Panama World Cup Opener · Toronto Launches AI Chatbot for 311 Service · Marlies' goalie Akhtyamov posts shutout to edge toward Calder Cup · Springer’s 300th homer lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox · Ontario prison shuts down servers after security breach · Ontario electricity regulator seeks $329 million from ratepayers, 40% jump · Mayor says Toronto left out of Billy Bishop Airport expansion talks · Bees Take Up Residence on Ontario Legislature Roof · Two injured in head‑on crash that shuts Danforth Road · Hamilton Moves Forward with Data Centre Moratorium · Exosome Therapy Shows Remarkable Burn Recovery in Ontario Patient