The Lunch Break
Toronto · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMan wounded in early morning Rexdale shootingCityNews Toronto
- ACivil liberties groups sue over Ontario's cash bail lawCBC Toronto
- ACandidate numbers drop for Ontario school board trusteesGlobal News Toronto
- AMayoral hopeful Brad Bradford urges mandatory addiction treatmentCBC Toronto
- AToronto’s FIFA World Cup Beaver Sculptures Put Up for AuctionCBC Toronto
- BToronto Public Health probes legionella outbreak downtownGlobal News Toronto
- BFormer councillor Mike Layton registers to run again in Ward 11CBC Toronto
- BMotorcyclist seriously injured in Mississauga 401 crashCityNews Toronto
- BOntario to Ban Declawing, Ear Cropping and Devocalization of Pets in 2027CBC Toronto
- BVaughan Mom Decries Years-Long Wait for Ontario Autism ServicesCityNews Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
The Lunch Break ·
Man Wounded in Early Morning Rexdale Shooting
A man was shot and injured just after 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday in Rexdale, prompting a police and paramedic response. The incident is part of a series of recent…
The Lunch Break ·
Toronto Public Health Investigates Downtown Legionella Outbreak
Toronto Public Health is investigating a legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the downtown core after finding Legionella bacteria in cooling towers, hot tubs,…
The Lunch Break ·
Ontario Mayors Urge Province, Federal Government to Boost Homelessness Funding
Mayors of Ontario’s major cities have urged provincial and federal governments to provide urgent, increased funding to tackle rising homelessness,…
The Lunch Break ·
Civil Liberties Groups Challenge Ontario Cash Bail Law
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers' Association have filed a constitutional challenge to Ontario’s new cash bail system, arguing…
The Lunch Break ·
Former Ward 11 Councillor Mike Layton Registers for 2026 Election
Mike Layton, former Ward 11 councillor, filed to run again for Toronto City Council on August 17, 2026, after a four‑year break from office.
The Lunch Break ·
Premier Doug Ford Speaks to Ontario Mayors at AMO Conference
Premier Doug Ford delivered a speech to Ontario mayors and municipal officials at the AMO conference in Ottawa on August 17, 2026, emphasizing provincial…
The Lunch Break ·
Candidate Numbers Fall for Ontario School Board Trustees
Candidate numbers are falling for Ontario school board trustee positions after legislation limited trustees' budget and bargaining responsibilities, leading to…
The Lunch Break ·
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After 401 Express Lane Crash
A 53‑year‑old motorcyclist suffered life‑threatening injuries after colliding with a vehicle on Highway 401 eastbound express lanes near Winston Churchill…
The Lunch Break ·
Brad Bradford Calls for Mandatory Addiction Treatment
Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford proposed mandatory addiction treatment for people with substance‑use disorders during his August 17 campaign event in Toronto,…
The Lunch Break ·
Ontario Bans Declawing, Ear Cropping, Devocalization for Pets
Ontario will ban declawing, ear cropping and devocalization of pets starting in 2027, while tail docking stays legal without an explanation. The change is part…
The Lunch Break ·
Beaver Sculptures from World Cup Tour Go to Auction
Hand‑painted beaver statues representing FIFA World Cup nations, previously displayed across Old Town Toronto, are being auctioned on Aug. 17, 2026. The sale…
The Lunch Break ·
Vaughan Mother Faces Six-Year Wait for Autism Services
Amy Jones of Vaughan has waited six years for her son Elijah to access Ontario’s autism program, highlighting the province’s long-standing service backlogs.
More The Lunch Break
24 minThe Lunch Break
Tue, Aug 25
24 minThe Lunch Break
Mon, Aug 24
25 minThe Lunch Break
Sun, Aug 23
24 minThe Lunch Break
Sat, Aug 22
25 minThe Lunch Break
Fri, Aug 21
24 minThe Lunch Break
Thu, Aug 20
25 minThe Lunch Break
Wed, Aug 19