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Toronto · Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMan injured in Scarborough e‑bike battery fireCityNews Toronto
- AHydro One purchase forces historic Toronto rooming house tenants to seek new homesCityNews Toronto
- AToronto home sales drop 9% in September, prices slipCityNews Toronto
- AToronto police to end Vulnerable Persons Registry on Nov. 3CBC Toronto
- AQEW Toronto-bound lane reopens after early-morning crash on Burlington SkywayCityNews Toronto
- BToronto mayoral hopefuls propose homelessness plans without new fundingCBC Toronto
- BAdvance Voting Starts Today in Toronto and MississaugaCityNews Toronto
- BEnvironment Canada issues first frost advisory for Greater Toronto AreaCBC Toronto
- BTwo Charged in Fatal Toronto Vehicle Fire, One Still SoughtGlobal News Toronto
- BToronto police inspector charged with impaired driving after being found asleep behind wheelGlobal News Toronto
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Stories from this broadcast
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Man Injured in Scarborough E‑Bike Battery Fire
A fire likely caused by an e‑bike battery in a Scarborough residential building injured one man early Tuesday, prompting a response from Toronto Fire Services.
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Mayoral hopefuls unveil no‑cost homelessness plans
Three Toronto mayoral candidates outlined homelessness plans that require no new funding, reflecting a focus on cost‑neutral solutions in the 2026 race.
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Toronto family seeks missing rabbit at Markham Fair
A Toronto family says their rabbit, Biscuit, vanished at the Markham Fair on Oct. 5, and organizers suspect theft.
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Hydro One Purchase Displaces Tenants of Historic Cecil Street House
Hydro One’s purchase of 28–30 Cecil Street for infrastructure work forces tenants of the historic downtown rooming house to look for new homes, with the…
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Advance Voting Begins Today in Toronto and Mississauga
Advance voting started today in Toronto and Mississauga, running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., allowing residents to vote before Election Day.
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Toronto Health Warns of Rising Mpox Cases, Urges Vaccination
Toronto Public Health notes a rise in mpox cases and calls on eligible residents to get vaccinated.
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GTA Home Sales Down 9% in September, Prices Slip
Home sales in the GTA dropped 9% in September 2026, and average prices slipped versus the same month last year.
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Environment Canada Issues First GTA Frost Advisory of Season
Environment Canada announced a frost advisory for the GTA on Oct. 5, 2026, due to expected near‑freezing temperatures, a warning that may affect outdoor and…
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Toronto Police to End Vulnerable Persons Registry Nov. 3
Toronto Police will decommission the Vulnerable Persons Registry on Nov. 3, a tool that gave officers critical safety information about residents with autism,…
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Two Charged in Fatal Toronto Vehicle Fire, One Still Sought
Two people were charged for a deadly vehicle fire in Toronto, and police remain at large for a third suspect after a man was found dead in the vehicle.
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Toronto-bound QEW lane reopens after early-morning crash
A Toronto‑bound lane of the QEW reopened after an early‑morning crash and vehicle fire on the Burlington Skyway, with no injuries reported.
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Toronto Police Inspector Charged with Impaired Driving After Falling Asleep
A 51-year-old Toronto police inspector was charged with impaired driving after being found asleep behind the wheel and placed on paid suspension.
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