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Toronto · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AEnvironment Canada warns of up to 50 mm rain in Toronto MondayCityNews Toronto
- AToronto voters head to polls for Beaches‑East York federal byelectionCBC Toronto
- AThree‑Alarm Fire Engulfs Scarborough Commercial BuildingCityNews Toronto
- AMetrolinx and Ontario government flag problems with Hazel McCallion LRTGlobal News Toronto
- AGM Workers Approve New Ontario ContractsGlobal News Toronto
- BWoman killed by light rail train in Toronto's north endGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario sites display "Lake America" on Google MapsGlobal News Toronto
- BNo Rules Yet on AI Use in Ontario Municipal Campaign AdsCBC Toronto
- BToronto resident cooks meals for the city's hungryGlobal News Toronto
- BOntario Premier Unveils Lake Ontario Sign in Hamilton Amid U.S. Renaming PushCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Environment Canada Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Toronto Monday
Environment Canada warned that heavy rain and thunderstorms could bring 30‑50 mm of rain, possibly over 50 mm, across Toronto and the GTA on Monday afternoon…
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Woman Killed by Light Rail Train in Toronto's North End
Waterloo Regional Police report that a woman was killed by a light rail train at Dutton Drive in Toronto's north end on August 29, 2026, and an investigation…
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Ontario Teachers, Parents Rally Against Education Policy Changes
Teachers, parents and supporters staged rallies in dozens of Ontario municipalities on August 29, 2026, protesting recent education policy changes and the…
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Toronto Voters Head to Polls for Beaches‑East York Byelection
Toronto voters in the traditionally Liberal Beaches—East York riding cast ballots on August 31, 2026, in a federal byelection to fill a vacant House of Commons…
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Google Maps Shows “Lake America” on Ontario Sites
Google Maps shows "Lake America" on Ontario government and business sites for U.S. viewers, while Canadian users see the usual "Lake Ontario" label, reflecting…
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Toronto Performing Arts College to Close After Accreditation Failure
Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto will close after failing to renew its provincial accreditation, as confirmed by the Ontario Ministry of…
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Three‑Alarm Blaze Hits Scarborough Commercial Property
A three‑alarm fire broke out at a commercial building on McLevin Avenue in Scarborough around 1 a.m., prompting an extensive response from fire crews. The…
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No Rules Yet on AI Use in Ontario Municipal Campaign Ads
Ontario’s municipal candidates are being certified for the October 2026 elections, while experts note that no regulations currently limit the use of artificial…
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Metrolinx, Ontario Government Cite Issues in Hazel McCallion LRT
Metrolinx and the Ontario government have raised concerns about liquidity shortfalls, design flaws, and work quality on the Hazel McCallion LRT in 2025,…
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Toronto Resident Cooks Meals for City's Hungry
A Toronto man started cooking meals on August 29, 2026, to feed residents facing hunger, adding a personal effort to the city's ongoing food‑security…
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Ontario GM Workers Ratify New Contracts
More than 4,600 Ontario GM autoworkers voted on August 29‑30, 2026, to ratify tentative contracts negotiated by Unifor, formalizing the agreements reached on…
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Ford Unveils Hamilton Lake Ontario Sign Amid US Renaming Order
Premier Doug Ford unveiled a new Lake Ontario sign in Hamilton on August 29, 2026, as President Donald Trump signed an order to rename the lake "Lake America,"…
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