The Lunch Break
Toronto · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AFormer Liberal MP Shaun Chen Announces Bid for Toronto City CouncilCBC Toronto
- AMotorcyclist Killed in Crash at Sheppard and Grand RiverGlobal News Toronto
- AToronto Fire expands safety measures as lithium‑ion battery fires surgeCBC Toronto
- AHeavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Saturday in TorontoCityNews Toronto
- ABTS to play sold‑out shows in Toronto this weekendCBC Toronto
- BCandidate filing deadline approaches, leaving some municipal seats uncontestedGlobal News Toronto
- BToronto police charge resident after shooting at car thievesCBC Toronto
- BToronto Councillor Paula Fletcher Announces RetirementCBC Toronto
- BOntario Premier's Texas trade trip costs taxpayers over $93KCBC Toronto
- BMan killed in North York e‑scooter crash into parked car doorCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen Enters Scarborough North Council Race
Former Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced on August 20, 2026, that he is running for the Toronto City Council seat in Scarborough North, after recently stepping…
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Candidate Deadline Nears, Some Ontario Council Seats Remain Empty
The filing deadline for Ontario's municipal elections is near, with several council seats still lacking candidates, prompting concern from observers about the…
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Former Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith Enters Toronto Council Race
Former Liberal MP Nate Erskine‑Smith has declared his candidacy for the Beaches‑East York city council seat in the October 2026 municipal election, bringing…
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Toronto Resident Charged After Shooting at Car Thieves
Toronto police charged an unidentified resident for allegedly firing at suspects attempting to steal a car from a driveway on August 19, 2026. The…
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Global Basic Income Experts Convene in Toronto
More than thirty countries sent experts to Toronto for the Basic Income Earth Network Congress, where they discussed universal basic income and a pending…
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Toronto Fire Expands Protocols Amid Rise in Lithium‑Ion Fires
Toronto Fire Services is expanding its decontamination procedures after a surge in lithium‑ion battery fires, which produce hazardous fumes and projectile…
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Toronto Councillor Paula Fletcher Announces Retirement
Toronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher announced on August 19, 2026 that she will retire and not run in the October 2026 municipal election, leaving her seat…
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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Saturday in Toronto
Forecasters say a Midwest weather system will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Toronto on Saturday, August 22, after a sunny start. Conditions are…
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Ontario Premier’s Texas Trade Trip Costs Taxpayers Over $93K
Premier Doug Ford’s spring 2026 trip to Texas, aimed at fostering trade and investment, cost Ontario taxpayers over $93,000, a figure revealed through a…
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BTS to Play Sold‑Out Weekend Shows in Toronto
BTS will perform two sold‑out shows at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on August 22‑23, 2026, as part of their ongoing Arirang World Tour, generating strong…
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Man Killed After E‑Scooter Hits Open Car Door in North York
A 60‑year‑old man died after his e‑scooter hit an open car door in North York on August 16, 2026, adding to Toronto’s rising e‑scooter accident count. Police…
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