The Lunch Break
Toronto · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- APolice probe gunfire at two East York buildingsCityNews Toronto
- AToronto Tightens Tree Removal Rules Effective Sept. 1CBC Toronto
- AOntario firms brace for tariffs after US‑Canada trade talks collapseCBC Toronto
- AUnifor and GM announce tentative labor pact for Ontario workersGlobal News Toronto
- AOntario Premier backs Carney's rejection of U.S. auto‑steel dealCityNews Toronto
- BOntario judge releases human trafficking suspect on bail without required cash depositCBC Toronto
- BEnvironment Canada warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across GTA this weekendCBC Toronto
- BToronto Zoo Names New Pygmy Hippo "Maple"CBC Toronto
- BToronto councillor Dianne Saxe switches to run in vacant wardGlobal News Toronto
- BPort Hope Residents Oppose New Nuclear Plant ProposalCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Police Investigate Gunfire at Two East York Homes
Toronto Police are investigating gunfire heard at 5 a.m. on August 23 at two residential addresses in East York's Thorncliffe Park area, with at least five…
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Judge Bails Human Trafficking Suspect Without Required Deposit
A Toronto judge granted bail to a woman accused of human trafficking on August 21, 2026, without enforcing the 48‑hour cash deposit required by Ontario's new…
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Ontario Premier Silent on Request to Restock U.S. Alcohol
Premier Doug Ford did not comment on a request to restock American alcohol in LCBO stores, and shoppers have been unable to find U.S. beverages there for over…
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Environment Canada Issues Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Warning for GTA
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Greater Toronto Area, including Peel and Durham,…
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78-Year-Old Woman Killed in Oakville Highway Crash
A highway collision in Oakville on August 20, 2026 killed a 78-year-old woman, prompting an Ontario Provincial Police investigation.
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Ontario Firms Brace for Tariffs After US‑Canada Trade Talks Collapse
Ontario businesses are preparing for possible tariffs after Canada and the United States failed to finalize a trade agreement on Friday night, prompting firms…
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Toronto Zoo Names New Pygmy Hippo Maple
The Toronto Zoo announced on August 21, 2026 that its sole newborn pygmy hippopotamus has been named Maple, and the name will be used in signage and…
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Unifor and GM Reach Tentative Deal for Ontario Workers
Unifor and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement to raise wages and improve benefits for thousands of Ontario auto workers, pending ratification by…
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Councillor Dianne Saxe Shifts to Run in Vacant Ward
Councillor Dianne Saxe announced a last‑minute shift to run in a vacant Toronto ward, ending her planned race against former councillor Mike Layton in…
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Ontario Premier Supports Carney's Rejection of US Auto‑Steel Deal
Premier Doug Ford praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to reject a U.S. trade deal, saying it would have harmed Ontario’s auto and steel industries,…
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Port Hope Residents Reject New Nuclear Plant Proposal
Port Hope residents expressed shock and opposition to a proposed nuclear power plant, recalling the town’s troubled nuclear history, while the mayor and…
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