{"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":"The Rise and Fall of Pickle Barrel | Toronto News","slug":"the-rise-and-fall-of-pickle-barrel-toronto-news","published_at":"2026-07-05T04:17:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/the-rise-and-fall-of-pickle-barrel-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/ece7ef72-7297-4dbb-b116-2e2e6b347747.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/ece7ef72-7297-4dbb-b116-2e2e6b347747.mp3","summary":"From a tiny 1971 deli on Leslie Street with just 85 seats, The Pickle Barrel grew into a beloved Toronto institution—earning the nickname “Pickle Barrel Plaza”—before expanding its menu, catering empire, and even partnering with nutritionists to stay relevant. Though it faced setbacks in recent years, including the closure of its original location after 50 years, the brand remains a thriving force across Ontario, employing over a thousand and serving up 300 menu items. 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/9d5f575997242780","meta_description":"From a tiny 1971 deli on Leslie Street with just 85 seats, The Pickle Barrel grew into a beloved Toronto institution—earning the nickname “Pickle Barrel P…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":104,"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/the-rise-and-fall-of-pickle-barrel-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/the-rise-and-fall-of-pickle-barrel-toronto-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}