The Lunch Break
Toronto · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 20 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AResidents Praise Two‑Block Church Street Pedestrian Pilot in TorontoCityNews Toronto
- ADallas Wings top Toronto Tempo as WNBA draws record 20,996 fans in MontrealCBC Toronto
- APeel Health Warns of Measles Exposure on Two Flights at Toronto AirportCityNews Toronto
- AParking rule change near Dufferin Grove Park sparks controversy over accessible permitsCBC Toronto
- ABlue Jays' Dylan Cease Falls Just Short of No-HitterCBC Toronto
- BOntario Teachers Debate AI Use in Classrooms Ahead of Fall TermCBC Toronto
- BCity report warns runway expansion at Billy Bishop could harm Toronto Harbour water qualityCBC Toronto
- BTransit ridership spikes during Toronto World Cup matches, Metrolinx reportsGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario sheds 16,700 jobs in June, unemployment stays highGlobal News Toronto
- BHeatwave May Boost Opioid Overdose Rates, Experts WarnGlobal News Toronto
- DMan Arrested After Fire at North York Senior HousingCBC Toronto
- DToronto Apartment Gets Energy Retrofit Without Displacing TenantsCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Residents Praise Two‑Block Church Street Pedestrian Pilot in Toronto
A three‑week pilot that closed two blocks of Church Street to vehicles drew praise from residents and businesses, prompting the city to consider a permanent…
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Heatwave May Accelerate Opioid Overdose Rise in Southern Ontario
Experts warn that the extreme heat of summer 2026 could worsen the rise in opioid overdoses across southern Ontario, as unusually high temperatures are seen as…
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Dallas Wings Beat Toronto Tempo as WNBA Sets Attendance Record
Dallas Wings beat the Toronto Tempo 108-95 at Montreal’s Bell Centre, with Paige Bueckers scoring 34, as the game drew a WNBA regular‑season record crowd of…
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Ontario loses 16,700 jobs in June, unemployment remains high
Ontario lost 16,700 jobs in June 2026, keeping its unemployment rate steady but above the national average, reversing earlier job gains.
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Parking Rule Change Near Dufferin Grove Park Draws Accessible Permit Backlash
A minor parking rule amendment near Dufferin Grove Park has ignited controversy because it fails to consider accessible parking permit holders, prompting…
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Peel Health Alerts Travelers to Measles Exposure on Two Pearson Flights
Peel Public Health warned that passengers on two Pearson Airport flights may have been exposed to a confirmed measles case, urging monitoring of symptoms and…
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Dylan Cease Narrowly Misses Historic No-Hitter for Blue Jays
Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays was three outs from a no‑hitter before allowing a hit, ending the bid; the near‑miss underscores the rarity of no‑hitters,…
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Ontario Teachers Debate AI Use Ahead of Fall Term
Ontario teachers are debating how to incorporate AI into classrooms ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, with opinions divided over its benefits and risks as…
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Transit Ridership Surges to 30,000 on World Cup Match Days
Metrolinx reported that average daily ridership on GO trains and the UP Express reached about 30,000 during Toronto’s six World Cup match days, exceeding…
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Report Flags Water‑Quality Risks From Billy Bishop Runway Expansion
A city report warns that widening Billy Bishop Airport’s runway could reduce water flow in Toronto’s Inner Harbour, threatening sewage flushing, recreation,…
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