The Lunch Break
Toronto · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ADriver arrested after crash into Scarborough light poleCityNews Toronto
- AOntario Teachers’ Pension Plan posts 9.5% return in H1 2026CityNews Toronto
- AToronto reports drop in car traffic, rise in cyclists and walkers after intersection redesignCBC Toronto
- ATwo suspects arrested after downtown Toronto armed robberyCBC Toronto
- ATTC board orders end to random staff drug and alcohol testsCBC Toronto
- BMotorcyclist Killed in Ontario Collision, Police Seek WitnessesGlobal News Toronto
- BOne dead, one rescued after canoe capsizes on Stewart LakeGlobal News Toronto
- BTwo tornadoes strike southern Ontario amid severe stormGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario families urge greater West Nile virus awareness as mosquito season peaksCBC Toronto
- BPorter Airlines cancels Toronto flight after child refuses seatbeltCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Driver Arrested After Crash Into Scarborough Traffic Light Pole
Toronto police arrested a driver for impaired driving after the vehicle hit a traffic‑light pole at the William Kitchen Road and Kennedy Road intersection in…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Ontario Collision, Police Seek Witnesses
A motorcyclist was killed in an Ontario town on August 9, 2026, and the OPP is seeking witnesses or video evidence to aid the investigation.
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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Reports 9.5% Return in H1 2026
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan posted a 9.5% net return and $26.6 billion in investment income for the January‑June 2026 period.
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One Dead, One Rescued After Canoe Capsizes on Stewart Lake
A canoe carrying two people capsized near shore on Stewart Lake in Georgian Bay Township on August 8, 2026, resulting in one death and one rescue by Ontario…
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Ontario Fire Marshal Takes Over Etobicoke Fatal House Fire Probe
The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has taken charge of investigating a house fire in Etobicoke that killed one man, with a neighbor also involved in the…
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Toronto Sees Fewer Cars, More Cyclists After Intersection Redesign
Early data shows the Wellington Street West and Portland Street intersection redesign has reduced car trips and increased cycling and walking, reflecting…
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Two Tornadoes Touch Down in Southern Ontario After Alert
Two tornadoes touched down in southern Ontario on August 8, 2026, after Environment Canada issued a tornado alert amid severe storms featuring damaging winds,…
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Two Men Arrested After Downtown Toronto Armed Robbery
Two men were arrested after fleeing officers in a stolen vehicle during a police chase tied to an armed robbery in downtown Toronto on August 9, 2026. Police…
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Ontario families call for more West Nile awareness
Ontario families are urging stronger public awareness of West Nile virus as mosquito season peaks, while health officials remind residents to use protective…
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TTC Board Ends Random Staff Drug and Alcohol Testing
The TTC board ordered the agency to stop random drug and alcohol testing of staff, implementing an arbitrator’s recommendation to end the practice.
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Porter Airlines Cancels Toronto Flight Over Child’s Refusal to Buckle Seatbelt
Porter Airlines cancelled a Toronto‑bound flight on August 6, 2026 because a child would not fasten a seatbelt, emphasizing the carrier’s safety protocols.
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