The Lunch Break
Toronto · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AToronto police officer shot during e‑bike robbery probe, hospitalizedCBC Toronto
- ATen Children Killed in 2025 by E‑Scooter and E‑Bike Injuries, Data ShowsCityNews Toronto
- AConstruction on Carlton and Wellesley Streets Disrupts Traffic in TorontoCBC Toronto
- APower Restored After East Toronto Outage Affects 30,000CityNews Toronto
- AOntario wineries open to U.S. wines if tariffs easeGlobal News Toronto
- BCrown Drops Charges in Toronto Teen Shooting CaseCBC Toronto
- BToronto fire chief urges tighter lithium‑battery regulations after four fires in a dayCBC Toronto
- BOakville imposes one-year freeze on new data centresGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario police seize $1.5 M worth of cannabis and 4,000 plants in Brampton raidGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario auto theft drops 8.4% in first half of 2026CBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Officer Shot During E‑Bike Theft Investigation in Toronto
A Toronto police officer was shot while investigating an e‑bike theft on August 13, 2026, and was hospitalized. The shooting is under investigation as…
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Crown Withdraws Charges in West End Teen Shooting
The Crown has dropped criminal charges against the man accused of killing a 15-year-old in Toronto's west end, ending the prosecution that began after the…
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Ontario growers back terminal expansion to lower grocery prices
Ontario farmers support a federal plan to enlarge the Ontario Food Terminal, believing it will improve supply‑chain efficiency and help lower grocery prices. A…
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Ten Children Die in Toronto 2025 from E‑Scooter, E‑Bike Injuries
Ten children died in Toronto in 2025 from injuries on electric scooters and bikes, according to 2026 statistics that signal rising safety concerns nationwide.
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Toronto Fire Chief Calls for Faster Lithium Battery Laws
Toronto Fire Services chief urges quicker legislative action on lithium‑ion battery safety after four fires, including one that injured four people, occurred…
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Ontario Line budget jumps to $34 billion, triple original estimate
Metrolinx reports the Ontario Line’s projected cost has risen to $34 billion, more than triple the original estimate, as the subway‑style rail project moves…
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Construction on Carlton and Wellesley Streets Disrupts Toronto Traffic
Construction on Carlton and Wellesley streets in Toronto has caused lane closures and bus delays, disrupting traffic for local residents.
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Oakville Announces One-Year Freeze on New Data Centres
Oakville's municipal government has enacted a one‑year moratorium on new data centre construction to address community concerns over rapid AI‑related buildout,…
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Power Restored After East Toronto Outage Affects 30,000
More than 30,000 east‑end Toronto customers lost power after a Hydro One supply loss on August 12, but service was fully restored by the following morning.
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Ontario Police Seize $1.5M in Cannabis, Charge Two Men
Ontario police seized $1.5 million worth of cannabis and nearly 4,000 plants in a Brampton raid on August 12, 2026, charging two men with illegal cultivation.…
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Ontario wineries ready for U.S. wines if tariffs lift
Ontario and U.S. wineries say they would welcome American wines returning to shelves if tariff reductions ease the ongoing trade dispute, potentially expanding…
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Ontario Auto Theft Falls 8.4% in Early 2026
Ontario’s auto‑theft rate fell 8.4% in the first half of 2026, a change linked to Canada’s 2024 national anti‑theft strategy. The trend suggests the program is…
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