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Toronto · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
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- AMan seriously injured after vehicle hits pedestrian on Queen and PortlandCityNews Toronto
- AThree Injured in Toronto Housing Building Fire Linked to Lithium-Ion BatteryCityNews Toronto
- AToronto redesign eases Portland‑Wellington traffic for walkers and ridersCityNews Toronto
- AOntario auto theft drops 8.4% in first half of 2026CBC Toronto
- AOntario growers hope new food terminal will cut grocery pricesCBC Toronto
- BCharity Tiny Tiny Homes Builds Micro‑Shelter Village in ScarboroughCBC Toronto
- BBradford pledges to remove Bloor St. West bike lanes if elected mayorCBC Toronto
- BImmersive Julius Caesar Show Sold Out at Toronto Fraternity HouseCBC Toronto
- BOntario Line cost climbs to $34 billion, three times original estimateGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario new home sales jump in Q2 after HST cutCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Man Seriously Injured After Vehicle Hits Pedestrian on Queen and Portland
A man was seriously injured after a vehicle struck him just before 5:30 a.m. at Queen Street West and Portland Street on Wednesday, prompting a rapid response…
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Tiny Tiny Homes to Build Micro‑Shelter Village in Scarborough
Tiny Tiny Homes is building a ten‑unit micro‑shelter village in Scarborough, slated for completion by the end of 2026, to provide transitional housing for…
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Ontario Begins Evacuations Amid Massive Wildfire Outbreak
Ontario's government started moving residents out of threatened areas on August 11 while firefighting efforts continue against 152 active blazes, including 12…
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Three Injured in Downtown Toronto Housing Fire Caused by Battery
A lithium‑ion battery ignited a fire in a fourth‑floor Toronto Community Housing unit on August 12, injuring three people. Toronto Fire responded to the…
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Bradford vows to scrap Bloor West bike lanes
Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford has pledged to eliminate the bike lanes on Bloor Street West if elected, making the removal a central part of his campaign…
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Perseid Meteor Shower Visible Across Ontario Tonight
Ontario residents can watch the annual Perseid meteor shower on August 12‑13, 2026, as Earth passes through comet Swift‑Tuttle’s debris, according to CBC…
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Toronto Redesign Calms Portland‑Wellington Intersection for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Toronto completed a two‑month redesign of the Portland‑Wellington intersection, easing traffic congestion and improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Immersive Julius Caesar Show Sells Out at Toronto Fraternity House
An immersive Julius Caesar production staged inside the Delta Upsilon fraternity house sold out during the summer 2026 Summerworks festival, with coverage by…
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Ontario Auto Theft Down 8.4% in First Half of 2026
Ontario vehicle thefts dropped 8.4 percent in the first half of 2026, according to an Équité Association report, reflecting the early impact of a national…
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Ontario Line Cost Swells to $34 Billion, Triple Original Estimate
Metrolinx CEO reports the Ontario Line's total cost has climbed to about $34 billion, roughly three times the 2019 estimate, highlighting a major budget…
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Ontario Growers Hope Food Terminal Expansion Will Trim Grocery Prices
Ontario growers are optimistic that expanding the Ontario Food Terminal, a key element of the province’s new food‑security strategy, will improve supply‑chain…
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Ontario New Home Sales Surge After HST Removal
Ontario’s new‑home sales jumped sharply in Q2 2026 after the province eliminated the harmonized sales tax, lowering purchase costs and boosting market…
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