The Lunch Break
Toronto · Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AToronto Police Probe Suspected Arson After Midtown Restaurant FireCBC Toronto
- AToronto sees surge in walking, cycling and transit during 2026 World CupCBC Toronto
- AMarina Mabrey Becomes Toronto Tempo's First All-Star RepresentativeCBC Toronto
- AFederal ALTO Project Aims to Cut Toronto‑Montreal Train Trip to Three HoursCBC Toronto
- ALittle Jamaica community event cancelled over permit issuesCBC Toronto
- BOntario police lay over 2,400 traffic charges in street‑racing crackdownGlobal News Toronto
- BToronto officers accused of illegal cannabis dispensary schemeGlobal News Toronto
- BVictoria Mboko pulls out of Toronto Open with knee injuryCBC Toronto
- BFormer Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson hired as Maple Leafs associate coachGlobal News Toronto
- BTrainee constable killed, another critically injured in crash near AylmerCBC Toronto
- DToronto researchers launch major trial to test blood‑based cancer recurrence detectionCityNews Toronto
- DTwo Ontarians Charged in International Student Fraud SchemeCityNews Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Trainee Constable Killed, Partner Critical After Aylmer Collision
A July 7 collision north of Aylmer, Ontario, killed a Durham Regional Police trainee and left another critically injured as they traveled to the Ontario Police…
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Victoria Mboko Withdraws from Toronto Open Due to Knee Injury
Victoria Mboko withdrew from the National Bank Open in Toronto on July 7, 2026, due to a knee injury, ending her defence of the women’s title. The tournament…
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Federal ALTO Project Targets Three‑Hour Toronto‑Montreal Train
The federal ALTO high‑speed rail project will connect Toronto and Montreal in about three hours, aiming to give Canada a G7‑standard rail service. CBC’s…
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Marina Mabrey Named First All-Star Reserve for Toronto Tempo
Marina Mabrey was selected as a reserve for the WNBA All-Star Game, marking the Toronto Tempo’s first All-Star appearance since the team’s recent establishment.
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Alfredsson Joins Maple Leafs as Associate Coach
Daniel Alfredsson, former Ottawa Senators captain, has been hired as an associate coach by the Toronto Maple Leafs, joining the staff on July 7, 2026. The…
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Little Jamaica Cultural Day Cancelled Over Permit Issues
A planned cultural day in Toronto’s Little Jamaica was cancelled on Tuesday after organizers failed to secure required city permits, a loss felt keenly in a…
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Walking, Cycling and Transit Spike During Toronto World Cup
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Toronto experienced a rise in walking, cycling and public‑transit use as residents and visitors chose these modes to navigate…
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Toronto officers accused of illegal cannabis dispensary scheme
York Regional Police allege that Toronto police officers took part in a conspiracy to operate illegal cannabis dispensaries and massage parlors, prompting a…
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OPP Charges Over 2,400 in Street‑Racing Crackdown
On July 7, 2026, the OPP and partner police in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas concluded Project Erase, issuing 2,556 traffic and criminal charges for…
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Police Investigate Suspected Arson After Midtown Restaurant Fire
A fire and explosion at a Midtown Toronto restaurant on July 8 prompted the Toronto Police Service to open a suspected arson investigation, with officers…
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