The Lunch Break
Toronto · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ATree falls, knocks out power lines and forces TTC streetcar detours near Dundas and SherbourneCityNews Toronto
- AYorkville Murals Festival May End After 2026CityNews Toronto
- AOntario Youth Stress Levels Decline, Survey FindsCBC Toronto
- AOntario Premier Doug Ford to speak on economy in Hamilton amid U.S.-Canada trade disputeCityNews Toronto
- AToronto Tightens Tree Removal Rules Effective Sept. 1CBC Toronto
- BOntario firms ready for tariffs after US‑Canada trade talks fall apartCBC Toronto
- BUnifor and GM strike tentative deal for Ontario auto workersGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario judge releases human trafficking suspect on bail without required cash depositCBC Toronto
- BOntario unveils data centre plan to attract AI investment and test Toronto's power gridCBC Toronto
- BToronto Zoo Names New Pygmy Hippo Calf "Maple"CBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Tree collapse shuts power, forces TTC detours at Dundas, Sherbourne
A large tree fell onto Dundas Street West at Sherbourne just before 7 a.m., bringing down power lines and prompting Toronto Hydro, police, fire and the TTC to…
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Ontario Firms Brace for Tariffs After Trade Talks Collapse
Ontario businesses are preparing for possible tariffs after Canada‑U.S. trade talks collapsed on Friday night, creating uncertainty for firms dependent on…
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Councillor Dianne Saxe Moves to Contest Open Toronto Ward
Dianne Saxe withdrew from a planned race against Mike Layton on August 21, opting instead to run in a vacant Toronto council ward, reshaping both contests.
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Yorkville Murals Festival May End After 2026
Yorkville Murals organizers say the August 2026 festival could be the last, ending a series that began in 2019 and has drawn nearly 70,000 visitors each year.
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Unifor and GM Reach Tentative Deal for Ontario Workers
Unifor and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement to improve wages and benefits for thousands of Ontario auto workers, pending union ratification.…
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Premier Doug Ford Yet to Answer Call for US Alcohol Restock
Premier Doug Ford has not replied to a request to restock U.S. alcohol in LCBO stores, leaving Ontario shoppers without American beverages for over a year.
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Ontario Youth Distress Falls Since Pandemic, Still Above 2016 Levels
CAMH's 2026 survey finds youth psychological distress in Ontario has fallen since the pandemic but stays above 2016 levels, indicating lingering effects…
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Judge Bails Human Trafficking Suspect Without Required Deposit
On August 21, 2026, a Toronto Superior Court judge released a woman charged with human trafficking on bail without the cash deposit required by Ontario’s new…
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Ford to address Ontario economy in Hamilton amid US‑Canada trade dispute
Premier Doug Ford will speak in Hamilton on Monday with ministers Vic Fedeli and Peter Bethlenfalvy to discuss Ontario’s economic outlook amid escalating…
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Ontario Announces AI Data Centre Plan, Reviews Toronto Grid Impact
Ontario's government unveiled a plan to attract AI data centre investment and assess its impact on Toronto's electricity grid, while raising questions about…
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Toronto Zoo Names New Pygmy Hippo Calf "Maple"
The Toronto Zoo named its newborn pygmy hippo calf "Maple" on August 21, 2026, officially introducing the animal to staff and visitors.
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