The Lunch Break
Toronto · Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ABlue Jays shut out Red Sox 3-0 after moving Scherzer to ILCityNews Toronto
- AOntario government blocks release of audit recommending ROM artifact salesGlobal News Toronto
- AThree Teens Charged After Toronto Officer Injured in Stolen‑Car ChaseGlobal News Toronto
- AMaple Leafs appoint Jim Hiller as 41st head coachCBC Toronto
- AEnvironment Canada warns of strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorm risk in TorontoCBC Toronto
- BOntario Premier Extends MPP Summer Break to Five MonthsCityNews Toronto
- BToronto Launches AI Chatbot for 311 WebsiteCBC Toronto
- BRepealed Wage Cap Law Still Haunts Ontario Public SectorCBC Toronto
- BMayor says Toronto left out of Billy Bishop Airport expansion talks, NDA requestedCBC Toronto
- BHamilton Hospital Uses Experimental Exosome Therapy to Aid Burn RecoveryCBC Toronto
- DWealthsimple to Test Prediction Market Feature in New AppCityNews Toronto
- DOntario Man Charged After Speeding 2.5 Times Limit Without Headlights While ImpairedGlobal News Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Toronto Adds AI Chatbot to 311 Online Portal
Toronto introduced an AI chatbot on its 311 website on June 17, offering instant answers to routine inquiries while keeping human agents for more complex…
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Ontario Government Withholds Audit on ROM Artifact Sales
The Ford government has kept a confidential 2022 Ernst & Young audit of the Royal Ontario Museum, which reportedly recommended selling artifacts, from public…
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Three Teens Charged After Officer Injured in Stolen‑Car Chase
Three boys, ages 12, 12 and 14, were arrested and charged after a stolen‑car chase on June 17 left a Toronto officer seriously injured and prompted another…
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Hamilton Hospital Administers Experimental Exosome Burn Therapy
A Hamilton hospital used an experimental exosome therapy for the first time worldwide on a Western University student with severe burns from a fraternity house…
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Repealed Wage Cap Law Still Haunts Ontario Public Sector
Ontario officials say that despite the repeal of Bill 124, its former wage caps still complicate budgeting and staffing, particularly within the province's…
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Mayor Claims Toronto Excluded from Billy Bishop Expansion Talks
Mayor Olivia Chow said Toronto has been left out of Billy Bishop Airport expansion talks and was asked to sign an NDA, highlighting a lack of information from…
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Ford Extends Ontario MPP Summer Recess to Five Months
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a five‑month summer recess for provincial parliamentarians, extending the traditional break after a winter recess of over…
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Blue Jays Beat Red Sox 3-0 After Scherzer Moves to IL
The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 3-0 on June 17 after moving Max Scherzer to the injured list, with key contributions from Giménez, Guerrero Jr., and a…
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Maple Leafs Name Jim Hiller 41st Head Coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired 57-year-old Jim Heller as their 41st head coach on June 17, 2026, bringing him back after a four‑year stint as an assistant from…
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Environment Canada Issues Alert for Strong Winds and Heavy Rain in Toronto
Environment Canada has warned that strong winds, heavy rain and a risk of severe thunderstorms will affect Toronto overnight Wednesday into Thursday, June…
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