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Toronto · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ACyclist Seriously Injured After Hitting Open Tow Truck Door on Bloor StreetCityNews Toronto
- AJeff Tweedy and Finneas to Honor Feist at Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame InductionCityNews Toronto
- AOntario students face debt as OSAP grants are slashedCBC Toronto
- AOntario SIU Clears Toronto Officer in Etobicoke CrashCBC Toronto
- AOntario watchdog probes death of 64‑year‑old man in Toronto police custodyCBC Toronto
- BConstruction Starts on 74-Unit Public Housing Near Trinity Bellwoods ParkGlobal News Toronto
- BTree blocks Dundas Street in Toronto's Moss ParkCBC Toronto
- BOPP Alerts Ontarians to Phone Scams Using Fake Police NumbersGlobal News Toronto
- BOne‑Third of Ontario Kids Face Food Insecurity, New Report FindsGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario Youth Stress Levels Decline, Survey ShowsCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Cyclist Hit by Open Tow Truck Door on Bloor Street
A cyclist was seriously injured after a tow truck door opened into his path at Bloor Street West and Church Street just before 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, prompting…
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Construction Begins on 74‑Unit Public Housing Near Trinity Bellwoods Park
Construction began on August 24, 2026, for a 74‑unit public housing project beside Trinity Bellwoods Park, with Mayor Olivia Chow and federal officials in…
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Five Ontario Towns Still Await Greenbelt Reimbursements
Five Ontario municipalities are still waiting for the provincial government to repay expenses incurred during the Greenbelt scandal, despite a promise from…
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Tweedy and Finneas to Honor Feist at Hall of Fame Induction
Jeff Tweedy and Finneas will present a tribute to Leslie Feist at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto on August 25, 2026,…
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Tree Falls on Dundas Street, Blocking Traffic in Moss Park
A large tree fell onto Dundas Street East near Sherbourne Street in Toronto’s Moss Park on August 24, blocking traffic and prompting city crews to clear the…
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Toronto Tightens Tree Removal Rules Effective Sept. 1
Toronto’s new bylaws, effective Sept. 1, 2026, impose stricter requirements on property owners for removing protected trees, with additional changes planned…
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Ontario Students Face Debt After OSAP Grant Cuts
Ontario's OSAP grant reductions, announced by Premier Doug Ford in 2026, are causing students to worry about increased debt and reconsider their study plans.…
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OPP Warns Ontarians of Phone Scams Using Fake Police Numbers
The OPP has warned Ontarians that scammers are impersonating police officers and using spoofed OPP numbers to deceive residents. The police advise verification…
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SIU Exonerates Toronto Officer in Etobicoke Crash
The Ontario SIU cleared a Toronto police officer of misconduct after his cruiser hit a car in Etobicoke on August 24, injuring an 18-year-old man.
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One‑Third of Ontario Children Face Food Insecurity, Report Shows
A 2026 Breakfast Club of Canada report finds that one‑third of Ontario children live in food‑insecure homes, leading many to arrive at school hungry. The data…
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Ontario Watchdog Investigates Death of 64‑Year‑Old in Police Custody
The Special Investigations Unit is probing the death of a 64‑year‑old man who died while in Toronto police custody after allegedly driving through a west‑end…
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Ontario Youth Distress Drops Since Pandemic, Still Above 2016 Levels
A Centre for Addiction and Mental Health survey finds Ontario youth distress has decreased since the pandemic’s peak but stays well above levels from ten years…
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