The Lunch Break
Toronto · Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AOrange Air Quality Warning Issued as Smoke Swamps GTACBC Toronto
- ASevere thunderstorm watch issued for Greater Toronto Area with gusts up to 110 km/hCityNews Toronto
- AToronto Tempo routs Atlanta Dream 111-92 after turnover surgeCBC Toronto
- AToronto community hub project stalled over ownership disputeCBC Toronto
- AOntario Premier Doug Ford to visit Thunder Bay amid northern wildfiresCityNews Toronto
- BMetrolinx cleans chemical spill in Toronto creekCBC Toronto
- BOntario minister Stan Cho resigns after hotel expense scandalCBC Toronto
- BOntario Premier Holds First Wildfire Briefing, Says No Fatalities YetGlobal News Toronto
- BToronto Caribbean Carnival Junior Parade Delayed to July 19CityNews Toronto
- BGeorge Springer to Start in Left Field for Blue Jays vs. White SoxCBC Toronto
- DToronto Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile VirusCityNews Toronto
- DGilmore Girls pilot house near Toronto hits the marketCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Tempo Beats Dream 111-92 in Turnover‑Heavy Contest
Toronto Tempo defeated Atlanta Dream 111-92, using a surge of Dream turnovers to pull away in the second half of their regular‑season WNBA game on July 18,…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for GTA with 110 km/h Gusts
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Greater Toronto Area on July 18, 2026, warning of wind gusts up to 110 km/h,…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit Thunder Bay amid wildfires
Premier Doug Ford will travel to Thunder Bay on July 18, 2026 to meet officials amid ongoing wildfires in northern Ontario, responding to public criticism of…
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Community Hub Project Stalled Over Ownership Dispute
Toronto's plan to build a community hub with a pool, gym, concert hall and movie theatre is stalled due to an unresolved ownership dispute over the public land…
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Ontario Premier Holds First Wildfire Briefing, No Fatalities Reported
Premier Doug Ford held his first briefing on northern Ontario wildfires, pledging unlimited funding to combat the flames, with no fatalities reported to date.
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Junior Parade of Toronto Caribbean Carnival Moved to July 19
The junior parade of Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival has been postponed from July 18 to July 19 due to forecasted rain and high winds, with organizers emphasizing…
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Metrolinx Removes Polymer Slurry from East‑End Toronto Creek
Metrolinx started removing polymer‑based slurry from an east‑end Toronto creek on July 8, 2026, after a spill linked to Scarborough subway extension work,…
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Orange Air‑Quality Warning Issued as Smoke Engulfs GTA
An orange air‑quality warning was issued for the GTA on July 18, 2026, as smoke from regional fires raised pollutant levels, with relief expected from…
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George Springer to Start Left Field for Blue Jays vs. White Sox
George Springer, 36, will start left field for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, marking his first outfield appearance this season.
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Ontario Minister Stan Cho Resigns Over Hotel Expense Controversy
Ontario minister Stan Cho resigned on July 17, 2026 after criticism for claiming hotel expenses in his hometown of Toronto, a decision accepted by Premier Doug…
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