{"podcast":{"title":"Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","podcast_index_feed_id":7593854,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-plano-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-plano-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2015,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Toronto News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Toronto with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From downtown developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Toronto. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Toronto News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:21:18.616941+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854"},"episode":{"title":"Ontario Considers Full School Phone Ban","slug":"ontario-considers-full-school-phone-ban","published_at":"2026-06-02T01:47:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/ontario-considers-full-school-phone-ban","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d888928b-ffa0-4593-88ea-e0fa9515716b.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d888928b-ffa0-4593-88ea-e0fa9515716b.mp3","summary":"Ontario is eyeing a full bell-to-bell cellphone ban for grades seven through twelve, expanding on existing rules for younger students. Education Minister Paul Calandra is reviewing the policy and even studying Quebec’s model, while BC already has a similar ban in place. Advocates say phones disrupt learning and social skills, pushing for a “pro-childhood, not anti-technology” approach. But surveys show mixed support, with many preferring break-time access, and teachers struggling to enforce current rules. The minister admits focus isn’t the only issue—class size and curriculum matter more. A total ban may be on the table, but it’s far from the only solution. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/13c7d65282b2a945","meta_description":"Ontario is eyeing a full bell-to-bell cellphone ban for grades seven through twelve, expanding on existing rules for younger students. Education Minister…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":127,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/episodes/ontario-considers-full-school-phone-ban/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/ontario-considers-full-school-phone-ban.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}