The Lunch Break
Toronto · Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 20 min
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- AToronto police probe early-morning shooting in North YorkCityNews Toronto
- AToronto tourism sees surge in summer visitors, data showsCBC Toronto
- AToronto hosts MapMission Day scavenger hunt to assess accessibilityCBC Toronto
- AFinal Week Guide to Toronto's 2026 Municipal ElectionCBC Toronto
- AOntario signs deal to import 600 MW of U.S. power for winterCityNews Toronto
- BDowntown Toronto Streets Closed for Weekend MarathonCBC Toronto
- BEnvironment Canada issues yellow frost advisory for GTACBC Toronto
- BWaymo to Begin Driverless Taxi Tests in Toronto, Aiming for 2028 ServiceCBC Toronto
- BEight Candidates Vie for Scarborough North Council SeatGlobal News Toronto
- BOSAP Payment Freeze Hits National Ballet School and Divinity StudentsCBC Toronto
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Police Investigate Early-Morning Shooting in North York Plaza
Police are investigating a shooting that wounded a man in a North York commercial plaza parking lot just after 4:30 a.m. on October 17, 2026.
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Downtown Streets Closed for Weekend Marathon
Downtown Toronto streets will be shut on October 17-18 for the annual TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
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Summer 2026 Visitor Numbers Rise in Toronto
Data from Destination Toronto shows a significant rise in summer 2026 visitors, which is anticipated to strengthen the city’s tourism industry.
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Yellow Frost Advisory Issued for Greater Toronto Area
Environment Canada issued a yellow-level frost advisory for the GTA on October 16, 2026, as part of its routine alerts about expected frost.
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Durham Constable Charged with Assault Over Summer Arrest
A Durham police constable was charged with assault for conduct during a summer 2026 arrest, underscoring that officers may face criminal prosecution for…
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Waymo Launches Driverless Taxi Tests in Toronto, 2028 Service Target
Waymo is starting driverless taxi tests in Toronto and aims to launch a ride‑hailing service by 2028.
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Final Week Guide to Toronto's 2026 Municipal Election
A guide published on October 17 provides Toronto voters with essential voting instructions and candidate details ahead of the 2026 municipal election, noting…
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Eight Candidates Compete for Scarborough North Council Seat
Eight candidates, including the incumbent councillor and two former Liberal MPs, are running for the Scarborough North council seat in the upcoming municipal…
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Ontario Secures 600 MW U.S. Power for Winter 2026‑27
Ontario’s IESO and provincial government have contracted 600 MW of U.S. electricity for the 2026‑27 winter to guard against potential grid shortages.
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OSAP Payment Freeze Impacts National Ballet and Divinity Students
A temporary Ontario government pause on OSAP payments to private institutions has left National Ballet School, divinity school and other private college…
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