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Toronto · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMan Killed in Early Saturday House Fire in EtobicokeCBC Toronto
- APedestrian killed in morning truck crash on Highway 404 near Finch AvenueCityNews Toronto
- APolice say gangs recruit youth via encrypted apps, hindered by Bill C-22CBC Toronto
- AThree arrested on gun charges after Toronto police fatally shoot driver in MississaugaGlobal News Toronto
- AToronto Police Warn of Scam That Forces Victims to Buy Phones for FraudstersCityNews Toronto
- B62-Year-Old Man Killed by TTC Streetcar in Toronto's East EndCBC Toronto
- BRCMP Seizes Over 170 kg of Cocaine in Southern Ontario, Three ChargedGlobal News Toronto
- BSouthwold declares emergency after heavy rain floods roadsGlobal News Toronto
- BBrockville Aquatarium Welcomes Three New Otter PupsGlobal News Toronto
- BPoll Shows Chow Ahead, Alexander Gains Up to 10% Support in Toronto Mayoral RaceCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Man Killed in Early Saturday House Fire in Etobicoke
A house fire in Etobicoke early Saturday killed an unidentified man, and Toronto Police and Fire Services are investigating the cause.
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62-Year-Old Man Killed in East End Toronto Streetcar Crash
A 62-year-old man was killed after being hit by a TTC streetcar in Toronto's east end on August 7, 2026. Police and transit officials are investigating the…
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Toronto Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Salsa Festival Shooting
Toronto Police announced on August 6, 2026 that arrests have been made in the investigation of the July 2026 fatal shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival,…
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Pedestrian Killed by Transport Truck on Highway 404 Near Finch
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a transport truck on Highway 404 near Finch Avenue East at about 6 a.m. on Saturday, prompting emergency response…
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RCMP Seizes Over 170 kg Cocaine, Charges Three Men
On August 7, 2026, RCMP officers in southern Ontario seized over 170 kg of cocaine worth about $4.5 million and charged three men with drug trafficking as part…
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TTC Station Supervisors Vote to Approve Strike Mandate
Toronto Transit Commission station supervisors voted overwhelmingly on August 6 to approve a strike mandate, a move that comes as the city prepares for the…
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Police Say Gangs Use Encrypted Apps to Recruit Youth, Bill C-22 Limits Investigation
Toronto police say gangs are using encrypted apps to recruit youth and have made arrests after two gunfire incidents at the U.S. Consulate, but investigations…
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Southwold Declares Emergency as Heavy Rain Floods Roads
Southwold declared a state of emergency on August 7, 2026 after heavy rain flooded local roads, prompting immediate repair work. Municipal officials activated…
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Three Arrested on Gun Charges After Toronto Police Shooting
Toronto police fatally shot a driver in Mississauga on August 6, 2026, and subsequently arrested three people on firearm charges, resulting in a total of 42…
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Brockville Aquatarium Adds Three New Otter Pups
Brockville Aquatarium announced the arrival of three North American river otter pups, bringing its otter collection to eight alongside five rescued otters from…
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Toronto Police Alert Scam Involving Purchases of Phones for Fraudsters
Toronto Police warn that a multi‑year scam has been using phone calls to pose as legitimate representatives and convince residents to buy high‑end devices for…
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Poll Shows Chow Ahead, Alexander Gains Up to 10% Support
A new poll released on August 7, 2026, shows John Chow maintaining a lead in Toronto’s mayoral race while Chris Alexander has risen to as much as 10 percent…
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