It's Monday, March 2nd. Good morning. Welcome back from the weekend. Sunny, windy and cold. This afternoon, wind chill. Feeling close to minus 12. The dollar 73.23 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. if there was a day to dream about being on a sunny beach, I would pick today. The short cold snap is expected to end. Now, Environment Canada still has a cold warning issued for most of southern Ontario, including Owen Sound, Blue Mountains, northern Grey County, but it is expected to end today. Keep in mind, frostbite can develop within minutes if your skin is exposed. as the temperatures will soon start to warm, weight restrictions are returning to area roads. Starting yesterday, both the city of Owen Sound and Township of Georgian Bluffs say there is a 5 ton per axle limit in place on all roads to protect them during the spring thaw. The restrictions are set to remain in effect until May 1st, but could be extended. Casualties are mounting after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend. The surprise attack killed Iran's supreme leader, along with more than 200 others. The U.S. military is now saying Kuwait mistakenly shot down 3 American fighter aircraft during combat missions today. Iran has been firing missiles at Israel and Arab states. It's believed at least three U.S. service members were killed. Prime Minister Karny is in New Delhi this morning meeting with India's Prime Minister, hoping to advance a trade agreement by the end of the year. And a major celestial event happens this time tomorrow, a total lunar eclipse. The moon will turn deep red, creating a blood moon. Having a tough time sleeping? Blame the moon. Now, emotionally and spiritually, it's often seen as a powerful time to release old patterns, reflect, and transform. Light 99-3 Sports NHL last night. Winnipeg lost to San Jose in overtime. Calgary lost to Anaheim in a shootout. Leafs coming off a weekend loss to Ottawa. Host Philly tonight at 7.30. PWHL Toronto beat Vancouver 2-1 in the OHL. Owen Sound beat Erie 5-1. Baseball preseason yesterday. The Jays tied with Detroit 4-4. They play Boston this afternoon at 1. JD will keep you posted on the forecast throughout the morning. From the Light 99.3 News Center, I'm Stacey Englehart.
News Update, 8:00am, Monday, March 2, 2026
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