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Toronto · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AOne injured in early‑morning rollover near Humber Bay ParkCityNews Toronto
- AEnvironment Canada issues fog advisory as humidex nears 40 in TorontoCityNews Toronto
- ALiberal Tanveer Shahnawaz Wins Beaches-East York ByelectionCityNews Toronto
- AGunfire Hits Rexdale Plaza, Business Damaged, Suspects FleeCityNews Toronto
- AOntario begins undoing Toronto bike lanes, starting on Bloor Street WestCityNews Toronto
- BStellantis and Unifor Begin Final Round of Auto Contract TalksCityNews Toronto
- BOntario Premier says $25K bilingual sign installed on Lake OntarioGlobal News Toronto
- BVaughan spent over $1,700 on Uber rides during 2024 Italy trade missionGlobal News Toronto
- BMeta's $18 B Settlement Raises Questions for Toronto SchoolsCBC Toronto
- BOntario Teens Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health, Study FindsCBC Toronto
Stories from this broadcast
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Driver Injured in Early‑Morning Rollover Near Humber Bay Park
A vehicle rolled over on Lake Shore Boulevard West near Humber Bay Park at 2:53 a.m. on September 1, 2026, injuring the driver, who was taken to hospital.…
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Stellantis and Unifor Launch Final Auto Contract Talks
Stellantis and Unifor began the final round of contract negotiations in Toronto on September 1, 2026, involving nearly 19,000 Canadian auto workers, marking…
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Toronto Police Issue Over 300 Tickets in E‑Bike, Scooter Crackdown
Toronto Police handed out more than 300 tickets and warnings during a two‑week August 2026 crackdown on e‑bike and e‑scooter violations, reflecting the city’s…
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Fog Advisory Issued as Humidex Nears 40 in Toronto
Environment Canada issued a yellow‑level fog advisory for Toronto and the eastern GTA as humidex values approach 40, causing near‑zero visibility and prompting…
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Ontario Premier Installs $25K Bilingual Sign on Lake Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a $25,000 bilingual sign on Lake Ontario’s shoreline to reaffirm the lake’s name after President Donald Trump referred to…
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U of T Starts First Nurse Practitioner Cohort in Scarborough
The University of Toronto has begun its first nurse practitioner program, enrolling thirty locally connected students who will each complete a community…
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Liberal Tanveer Shahnawaz Wins Beaches-East York Byelection
Liberal candidate Tanveer Shahnawaz won the Beaches‑East York federal byelection on August 31, 2026, securing about 85% of the vote and keeping the seat for…
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Vaughan Spends Over $1,700 on Uber During Italy Trade Mission
Internal documents reveal that the City of Vaughan spent over $1,700 on Uber rides for a ten‑day trade mission to Italy in summer 2024, involving two…
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Gunfire Strikes Rexdale Plaza, Business Damaged, Suspects Flee
Police responded to early‑morning gunfire at a Rexdale commercial plaza, documenting damage to a storefront before suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. An…
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Meta's $18 B Settlement Prompts Toronto School Board Concerns
Meta's $18 billion U.S. settlement over claims its platforms harm children is prompting Toronto and other Ontario school boards to consider similar legal…
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Ontario Begins Removing Toronto Bike Lanes on Bloor Street West
Ontario started dismantling bike lanes on Bloor Street West on September 1, 2026, as part of a province‑wide reversal of recent bike‑lane projects, prompting…
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Ontario Teens Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health, Study Shows
A University of Ottawa survey found that 20% of Ontario teens have used AI chatbots for mental‑health advice, prompting experts to warn about the lack of…
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