The Lunch Break
On airToronto · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ARussian $300M Cargo Plane Remains Grounded at Toronto AirportCityNews Toronto
- AToronto to Experience Warm, Humid WeekendCityNews Toronto
- AToronto housing market may rise this fall despite buyer cautionCBC Toronto
- ABody of Missing Scarborough Swimmer Found by BeachgoersGlobal News Toronto
- ATransport truck fire closes Hwy 401 eastbound lanes in MississaugaCityNews Toronto
- BCanada hires dozens of foreign scientists at major universitiesGlobal News Canada
- BToronto mayoral hopefuls weigh trade‑war impact on local businessesCBC Toronto
- BTen Toronto hikers missing after Nepal flash floodsCBC Toronto
- BPolice Probe Arson After Cars Burned at Toronto MP’s HomeCBC Toronto
- BMetrolinx raises fare‑evasion fine to $200 starting Sept. 8Global News Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Russian $300 Million Cargo Plane Stays Grounded at Toronto Airport
A $300 million Russian cargo plane has been grounded at Toronto Pearson for four years after Canada closed its airspace to Russian aircraft following the 2022…
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Canada Hires Dozens of Foreign Scientists at Top Universities
Canada announced the hiring of dozens of foreign scientists at the University of British Columbia, McGill University and the University of Toronto, adding…
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Legal Groups Challenge Ontario's New Cash‑Deposit Bail Policy
Two legal organizations have sued the Ontario government, claiming its new cash‑deposit bail rule oversteps federal authority and hinders release of accused…
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Toronto Set for Warm, Humid Weekend Ahead
A forecast for August 28–30 calls for sunny, humid conditions in Toronto with temperatures feeling like mid‑July, following a brief cooler spell earlier in the…
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Mayoral hopefuls discuss trade‑war effects on Toronto businesses
Toronto mayoral candidates are addressing the impact of the Canada‑U.S. tariff dispute on local businesses, outlining potential municipal support as the 2026…
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Seven Ontario Private Colleges Earn $385 Million in OSAP Aid
Students at seven Ontario private career colleges received $385 million in OSAP grants in 2025, a surge driven by rapid enrollment growth at these institutions.
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Toronto housing market may rise this fall despite buyer caution
Real estate experts anticipate a seasonal increase in Toronto housing activity this fall, though buyer caution persists amid economic uncertainty and a rising…
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Ten Toronto Hikers Missing After Nepal Flash Floods
Ten Toronto residents who were trekking in Nepal are missing after a sudden flash‑flood event this week. The non‑profit group that organized the trek is…
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Beachgoers Find Body of Missing Scarborough Swimmer
Beachgoers found the body of a Scarborough swimmer on August 27, 2026, after the individual was reported missing the day before, prompting an Ontario…
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Police Investigate Arson After Cars Burned at MP Residence
Toronto police are investigating a suspected arson after several cars were set ablaze at a Liberal MP's Scarborough home on August 27, 2026. The investigation…
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Transport Truck Fire Halts Eastbound 401 in Mississauga
A transport truck caught fire on the eastbound collector lanes of Highway 401 at Winston Churchill Boulevard in Mississauga early Friday morning, prompting a…
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Metrolinx hikes first‑time fare‑evasion fine to $200
Effective September 8, 2026, Metrolinx will charge a $200 fine for first‑time fare‑evasion offences on its Toronto transit services.
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