The Lunch Break
Toronto · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AOne dead after apartment fire in ScarboroughCBC Toronto
- AToronto police seek suspect in June nightclub assaultCityNews Toronto
- AFour injured, including two children, after Toronto high-rise fireGlobal News Toronto
- ATwo GTA women killed in Highway 401 crash near GananoqueCBC Toronto
- AToronto native Evan Gold appointed GM of AHL’s Hamilton HammersCBC Toronto
- BMaple Leafs appoint Andy O'Brien as VP of sport performanceCBC Toronto
- BBlue Jays add two starters, trade away Varsho and Hoffman on deadlineCBC Toronto
- BBlue Jays send Kevin Gausman to Cubs for two prospectsCBC Toronto
- BNew Multiplexes in Toronto’s Dovercourt Tighten Parking for ResidentsCBC Toronto
- BMan, 29, killed after pickup truck hits him in Toronto park parking lotCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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One Dead After Apartment Fire in Scarborough
A fire in a Scarborough apartment building on Tuesday morning killed one person, prompting a swift response from Toronto paramedics and other emergency…
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Maple Leafs Name Andy O'Brien VP of Sport Performance
The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Andy O'Brien as vice‑president of sport performance, tasking him with overseeing player performance and training across…
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Ontario SMRs Turn to Foreign Uranium Supply
Ontario’s new small modular reactors, along with plans in other provinces, will use uranium processed abroad, ending the long‑standing domestic fuel supply…
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Toronto Police Search for Male Suspect in Nightclub Assault
Toronto police are seeking a male suspect linked to an alleged assault at a nightclub on Queen Street West and Peter Street during the early morning of June…
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Blue Jays Acquire Two Starters, Trade Varsho, Hoffman at Deadline
The Blue Jays added starting pitchers Jose Soriano and Spencer Arrighetti while trading outfielder Daulton Varsho and reliever Jeff Hoffman, a move GM Ross…
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SickKids Doctors Warn Surge in Serious Kids E‑Scooter Injuries
SickKids doctors report a dramatic rise in serious e‑scooter injuries among Toronto children, with many cases needing surgery, intensive care or rehabilitation.
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Four Injured Including Two Children After Downtown High‑Rise Fire
A fire in a downtown Toronto high‑rise apartment unit early Thursday injured four people, including two children, prompting a swift police and fire response.…
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Blue Jays Trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs for Two Prospects
The Toronto Blue Jays traded veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs on August 2, 2026, receiving outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty…
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Two GTA Women Killed After Crash With Parked Truck on Hwy 401
Two Greater Toronto Area women died after their car hit a parked tractor‑trailer on Highway 401 near Gananoque on August 3, 2026, prompting an OPP…
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New Dovercourt Multiplexes Reduce Street Parking for Residents
New multiplexes in Toronto's Dovercourt neighbourhood are reducing street parking for residents, highlighting tensions between the city's high‑density housing…
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Toronto Native Evan Gold Named GM of Hamilton Hammers
Evan Gold, a Toronto native, was appointed general manager of the Hamilton Hammers, the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, on August 3, 2026, to oversee…
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29-Year-Old Man Killed in Downsview Park Parking Lot Crash
A 29‑year‑old man was fatally struck by a pickup truck in the parking lot of Downsview Park on August 1, 2026. Toronto Police are investigating the incident.
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