The Lunch Break
Toronto · Friday, August 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AImproperly discarded batteries spark garbage‑truck fire in EtobicokeCityNews Toronto
- AToronto Man Charged with Sexual Assault After Online Dating EncounterCityNews Toronto
- AThree Charged After Police Recover $1.5M of Stolen GoodsCBC Toronto
- AToronto Transit Commission to Launch Fare‑Capping Pilot on Sept. 1CBC Toronto
- ACNE launches HorseCapades program for kidsCBC Toronto
- BToronto’s Lower Don Trail project overruns schedule and remains unfinishedCBC Toronto
- BOntario Premier Doug Ford denies approving party spy on Bonnie Crombie in JamaicaGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario to Bar Social Assistance for Undocumented ResidentsCBC Toronto
- BOntario Premier Doug Ford launches new data centre approval framework in GuelphCBC Toronto
- BMan arrested after police officer shot in Toronto e‑bike robberyCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Improperly Discarded Batteries Trigger Etobicoke Garbage Truck Fire
A garbage truck fire on Brydon Drive in Etobicoke on August 13, 2026, was caused by improperly discarded lithium‑ion batteries, according to Toronto Fire…
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Lower Don Trail Project Lags Behind Schedule
The Lower Don Trail project in Toronto has exceeded its one‑year plan, remaining unfinished after more than three years, a delay that mirrors the city’s…
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Toronto Hydro Restores Power to Thousands After Night Outage
Toronto Hydro restored electricity to thousands of east‑end and downtown customers on August 12 after a several‑hour nighttime outage.
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Toronto Man Charged with Sexual Assault After Online Dating Encounter
Durham Regional Police charged a Toronto man with sexual assault after a woman reported being assaulted by someone she met on a dating app on July 16, 2026.
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Ford denies approving spy on Crombie in Jamaica
Premier Doug Ford denied authorizing a party operative to spy on mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica, responding to media reports of alleged…
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Construction on Carlton and Wellesley Streets Disrupts Toronto Traffic
Parallel construction projects on Carlton and Wellesley streets have caused partial road closures, traffic congestion and transit delays for Toronto residents…
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Three Charged After Police Recover $1.5M of Stolen Goods
Toronto police charged three suspects after seizing over 2,500 stolen items worth $1.5 million from luxury home burglaries, marking a significant recovery in…
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Ontario Bars Social Assistance for Undocumented Residents
Ontario announced new rules on August 13, 2026 that will bar people without legal immigration status from receiving social assistance, redefining eligibility…
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TTC Launches Fare‑Capping Pilot on Sept. 1
The TTC will start a fare‑capping pilot on Sept. 1, 2026, letting riders travel for free after 47 trips to help limit costs for frequent transit users.
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Ford Unveils Ontario Data Centre Approval Framework in Guelph
Premier Doug Ford announced a new data centre approval framework in Guelph on August 13, 2026, aimed at standardising future project approvals in response to…
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CNE Introduces HorseCapades Program for Children
The Canadian National Exhibition’s annual HorseCapades program lets children interact with horses at the fair, running through August 20, 2026. The attraction…
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Man Arrested After Officer Shot in Downtown Toronto E‑Bike Robbery
A 27-year-old man was arrested after shooting a police officer during an e‑bike robbery investigation in downtown Toronto on August 13, 2026.
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