The Lunch Break
Toronto · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AFirearm licence applications rise sharply in Greater Toronto area since 2016CBC Toronto
- AToronto police to unveil over 100 child exploitation chargesCityNews Toronto
- AToronto Tops Global Air‑Quality Index as Smoke and Heat Trigger Orange WarningCityNews Toronto
- AThree Peel Region PC MPPs claim thousands for Toronto hotel staysGlobal News Toronto
- AHeat Wave Causes GO Transit Delays and CancellationsCityNews Toronto
- BMystics beat Toronto Tempo 79-62 as Iriafen scores 25CBC Toronto
- BOntario minister and Toronto MPP vow to repay $16K hotel costsCBC Toronto
- BSalsa on St. Clair organizers threaten to cancel festival after Saturday shootingCBC Toronto
- BToronto fire chief cites traffic delays and rising callsGlobal News Toronto
- BWoodward Inc. to shut Peterborough plant, move to PolandGlobal News Toronto
- DOntario schools cut classroom support as educational assistant shortage deepensCBC Toronto
- DOntario spends $8 M storing $79 M U.S. alcohol stockpile, $2.6 M now expiredCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Ontario Minister and Toronto MPP to Repay $16K Hotel Costs
Ontario's tourism minister and a Toronto MPP will repay over $16,000 in hotel expenses incurred during official travel, following a pledge made on July 14,…
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Mystics Defeat Toronto Tempo 79-62, Iriafen Scores 25
The Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 79-62 in a regular‑season game in Toronto, with Kiki Iriafen scoring 25 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
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Toronto Fire Chief Blames Traffic and Call Surge for Delays
Fire chief Jim Jessop told a city committee that traffic congestion and a rise in emergency calls are slowing fire truck response times in Toronto.
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Toronto Police to Announce Over 100 Child Exploitation Charges
Toronto Police will reveal over 100 charges from a joint child exploitation investigation at a July 15 briefing, with Inspector Keri Fernandes and federal…
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Toronto Leads Global Pollution Index Amid Smoke, Heat Warning
Environment Canada issued an orange air‑quality warning for Toronto on July 15, 2026, as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario and extreme heat pushed the…
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Heat Wave Slows GO Transit, Trains Delayed and Cancelled
A severe heat wave on July 14 caused GO Transit to run slower, leading to delays, cancellations and crowded stations at Union Station, according to Metrolinx.
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Firearm Licence Applications Surge in GTA and Hamilton Since 2016
Firearm licence applications have risen sharply across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area since 2016, especially in Peel, reflecting a growing interest in…
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Three Peel PC MPPs Seek Thousands in Toronto Hotel Reimbursements
Three Progressive Conservative MPPs from Peel Region submitted thirty expense claims for Toronto hotel stays, seeking reimbursement of several thousand dollars…
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Woodward Inc. to Close Peterborough Plant, Move Production to Poland
Woodward Inc. will close its Peterborough plant, affecting 165 employees, and relocate production to Poland by the end of August 2027, a move highlighted by…
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Salsa on St. Clair Organizers Threaten Cancellation Over Shooting
Festival organizers say they will cancel Salsa on St. Clair unless the city and police provide accountability for the July 13 shooting, raising concerns about…
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