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Toronto · Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AToronto home sales dip 0.9% in July despite modest June gainGlobal News Toronto
- AOne dead, three arrested after Mississauga police shootingCityNews Toronto
- AToronto Police to Brief on July 27 Consulate ShootingGlobal News Toronto
- AMan Arrives at Toronto Hospital Wounded by Gunfire, Police ProbeCityNews Toronto
- AToronto Police Seek Suspect in July 30 Assault and Robbery of Elderly WomanCityNews Toronto
- BOPP searches for driver after pedestrian critically injured on Brampton highway off‑rampCityNews Toronto
- BStudy Finds Climate Change Doubles Wildfire Risk in Northwest Territories and OntarioCBC Toronto
- BToronto Police Charge Thousands Amid Rising Shoplifting TrendCBC Toronto
- BToronto fire chief warns of rising lithium‑ion battery firesCBC Toronto
- BToronto Teens Turn to Overnight Text Support for Mental HealthCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Toronto July Home Sales Slip 0.9% Year‑Over‑Year
July 2026 saw 5,995 homes sold in the Greater Toronto Area, a 0.9% year‑over‑year decline but a 3.2% rise from June, while average prices fell.
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OPP seeks driver after pedestrian critically injured on Brampton off‑ramp
On August 6, 2026, a pedestrian was critically injured after being struck on the Highway 410 off‑ramp in Brampton. The Ontario Provincial Police are searching…
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Female Pygmy Hippo Calf Born at Toronto Zoo
A female pygmy hippo calf was born at the Toronto Zoo on August 2, 2026, to a 20‑year‑old mother, advancing the zoo’s ongoing breeding program.
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One Killed, Three Arrested After Mississauga Police Shooting
A police shooting in Mississauga early Thursday left a male victim dead and resulted in three arrests, with multiple law‑enforcement agencies and the…
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Human‑Induced Climate Change Doubles Wildfire Risk in NT and Ontario
A rapid analysis finds human‑induced climate change has roughly doubled the likelihood of wildfires in Canada’s Northwest Territories and Ontario, reinforcing…
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Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Request to Reopen Youth Climate Case
Ontario’s highest court refused to revisit its earlier ruling on a youth‑led lawsuit challenging the province’s climate action plan, sending the case back to a…
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Toronto Police to Update Public on Consulate Shooting
Toronto police will brief the public on the July 27 shooting near the U.S. Consulate at 360 University Avenue, where a gunshot was heard at 4:46 a.m. The…
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Toronto Police File Thousands of Shoplifting Charges Over Two Years
Toronto Police have filed thousands of shoplifting charges in the past two years as national data show shoplifting incidents rising for five consecutive years,…
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Man Arrives at Toronto Hospital Wounded by Gunfire, Police Probe
A man with gunshot wounds was taken to a Toronto hospital on August 5, leading police to open an investigation. The shooting location remains unknown, and…
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Toronto Fire Chief Alerts Public to Surge in Lithium‑Ion Battery Fires
Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop warned that lithium‑ion battery fires are increasing after two incidents occurred within a day, urging residents to follow safety…
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Toronto Police Seek Suspect in July 30 Elderly Woman Assault
Toronto police are searching for an unidentified male suspect who allegedly assaulted and robbed an elderly woman on a bridge at Don Mills Road and Overlea…
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Toronto Teens Use Overnight Text Service for Mental Health Support
Kids Help Phone reports a growing number of Toronto teenagers using its 24/7 text counseling service overnight, highlighting increased demand for after‑hours…
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