The Lunch Break
Toronto · Monday, November 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 20 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ATwo‑Alarm Fire Destroys Restaurant in Scarborough Early MondayCityNews Toronto
- AEast York Resident Calls for One‑Story Limit on New Garden SuitesCBC Toronto
- AWestern Canada moves to permanent daylight timeGlobal News Canada
- AOntario drops jail sleeping‑space minimum, sparking criticismCBC Toronto
- AToronto police probe needles found in Halloween candyCityNews Toronto
- BTTC rolls out new service changes across Toronto on Nov. 1CBC Toronto
- BToronto woman dies after North York stabbing, police say homicideCBC Toronto
- BCyclists protest Ontario's bike lane removals on HalloweenCBC Toronto
- BToronto municipal election sees 46% voter turnoutGlobal News Toronto
- BEl Niño May Bring Milder Ontario Winter, Meteorologist SaysCBC Toronto
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Two‑Alarm Fire Destroys Restaurant in Scarborough
A two‑alarm fire early Monday destroyed a restaurant at 4401 Sheppard Ave. E. in Scarborough, prompting a large response from Toronto Fire Services.

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TTC Introduces Service Changes Across Toronto on Nov. 1
The TTC rolled out new service changes on Nov. 1, adjusting routes and schedules to support citywide infrastructure and restoration work.

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Four Teens Killed in Puslinch Crash, OPP Says
Four teens aged 15 to 19 were killed in a crash in Puslinch on October 31, prompting an OPP investigation.

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East York Resident Calls for One‑Story Garden Suites Limit
A resident in East York is campaigning for a one‑storey limit on garden suites, citing privacy concerns after Toronto approved multi‑storey options.

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Woman Dies After North York Stabbing, Police Call Homicide
A woman died from stab wounds in North York on Oct. 30, 2026, prompting a homicide investigation by Toronto police.

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62-Year-Old Woman Charged After Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Mono
A 62-year-old woman was arrested and charged after a fatal pedestrian crash in Mono, Ontario, on Oct. 31, 2026. The Ontario Provincial Police are handling the…

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Western Canada Adopts Permanent Daylight Time
Five western Canadian jurisdictions have adopted permanent daylight saving time, ending seasonal clock changes and providing a consistent schedule for…

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Cyclists Rally in Toronto Over Bike Lane Removals
On Halloween, dozens of cyclists demonstrated in Toronto against the provincial government's ongoing bike lane removals, a move that has faced criticism from…

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Ontario Eliminates Jail Sleeping‑Space Minimum, Critics React
Ontario eliminated the 4.7 m² sleeping‑space minimum for inmates in October 2026. The change has drawn criticism from criminal‑justice groups and civil‑rights…

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Toronto Municipal Election Records 46% Voter Turnout
Unofficial data indicates 46% voter participation in Toronto's October 26, 2026 municipal election. The province holds municipal elections every four years on…

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El Niño May Lead to Milder Ontario Winter, Meteorologist Says
CBC meteorologist Colette Kennedy warns that the upcoming El Niño could make Ontario's 2026‑2027 winter milder, as the warm Pacific pattern tends to raise…
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