{"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":"Opioid Overdoses Surge in Ontario | Toronto News","slug":"opioid-overdoses-surge-in-ontario-toronto-news","published_at":"2026-07-05T08:03:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/opioid-overdoses-surge-in-ontario-toronto-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2ee60747-21fe-48ca-b659-7b7512240410.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2ee60747-21fe-48ca-b659-7b7512240410.mp3","summary":"Opioid overdose calls are surging across four Ontario cities, with Hamilton seeing nearly triple the cases in early 2026 compared to last year, Toronto up 115%, Ottawa 52%, and Thunder Bay 20%. Experts blame a more toxic drug supply—including veterinary drugs—and the closure of supervised consumption sites over the past two years, which removed critical harm reduction services. While the government pushes abstinence-based treatment hubs as a solution, data shows these sites previously saved lives and eased emergency strain. The crisis underscores the urgent need for balanced, effective harm reduction alongside treatment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/0369b16694633a9d","meta_description":"Opioid overdose calls are surging across four Ontario cities, with Hamilton seeing nearly triple the cases in early 2026 compared to last year, Toronto up…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"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/opioid-overdoses-surge-in-ontario-toronto-news/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/opioid-overdoses-surge-in-ontario-toronto-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}