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Toronto · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AOrange Air Quality Warning Remains Over GTACBC Toronto
- AOntario bars students at five private career colleges from OSAP loansCityNews Toronto
- AToronto's Smoke Haze and Heat Wave Threaten Vulnerable ResidentsCBC Toronto
- ATTC to explore legal routes after arbitrator bans random drug testsCBC Toronto
- AMarkham Prepares for August IndyCar RaceCBC Toronto
- BTeen hit by pickup truck in Toronto's Malvern, taken to hospitalCityNews Toronto
- BTTC to Add Hitachi‑Built Automatic Train Signalling for Faster ServiceGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario government moves to end hotel expense rule for Toronto MPPsCBC Toronto
- BToronto World Cup Watch Parties Cancelled Over Poor Air QualityCBC Toronto
- BFormer Blue Jays stars pop up at Toronto community baseball gamesCBC Toronto
- DLactalis Canada to Acquire Agropur's Fine Cheese DivisionCityNews Toronto
- DTwo canoeists rescued after wildfire trap in northwestern OntarioGlobal News Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Ontario to Repeal Hotel Expense Rule for Out‑of‑Town MPPs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a plan to repeal the rule that lets out‑of‑town MPPs claim hotel expenses while in Toronto, aiming to align expense…
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Orange Air Quality Warning Continues Across Greater Toronto Area
Environment Canada keeps an orange‑level air‑quality warning in place for the GTA as a thick smoky haze persists, urging residents to limit exposure and follow…
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TTC Seeks Legal Options After Arbitrator Bars Random Drug Tests
A labour arbitrator ordered the TTC to end its random drug and alcohol testing program immediately, and the agency’s CEO says the commission will consider…
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World Cup Watch Parties Cancelled Over Poor Air Quality
Toronto canceled several FIFA World Cup watch parties, including the Nathan Phillips Square fan festival, on July 15, 2026 after an orange‑level air‑quality…
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Former Blue Jays Stars Turn Up at Toronto Community Games
Former Blue Jays Josh Donaldson and Russell Martin, now podcast hosts, surprised local Toronto baseball games with on‑field appearances on July 15, 2026,…
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Teen Hit by Pickup Truck in Malvern, Hospitalized
A 14‑15‑year‑old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck at Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue in Malvern on July 15, 2026, and was taken to…
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Advocates Warn of Heat Wave and Smoke Haze Risks
Advocates warn that Toronto's orange haze from wildfire smoke and a heat wave pose health risks to vulnerable residents, calling for stronger protective…
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Ontario Bars Students at Five Career Colleges From OSAP Loans
Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities has barred students at five private career colleges from receiving OSAP loans for the 2026‑2027 year, extending…
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TTC to Install Hitachi CBTC for Faster Train Service
The TTC has partnered with Hitachi Rail Canada to install a CBTC signalling system, replacing older technology to enable more frequent and reliable train…
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Markham Set to Host Ontario Honda Dealers IndyCar Race
Markham, Ontario, is set to host the Ontario Honda Dealers IndyCar race from August 14-16, 2026, with preparations underway to accommodate tens of thousands of…
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