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News Update: 8:00am, Monday, September 28, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Monday, September 28, 2026
News Desk
Sep 28, 2026 | 9:15 AM

It's Monday, September 28th. Good morning. Welcome back from the weekend. Sunshine this afternoon, a high of 20. The dollar 70.61 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. Owen Sound police have IDed a card of interest after a cyclist was struck by a motorist who took off. Police say it happened at about 7 in the morning Saturday at the intersection of 10th and 1st. A dark colored Cadillac collided with a cyclist, didn't even try to stop. The cyclist was taken to hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries, police appealing to witnesses. A prison inmate reported missing in Kingston could be in Saugeen Shores. Police say Mason Jenkins hasn't been seen at the minimum-security unit of Collins Bay Institution since September 24th. The 49-year-old described as a white male, 5'9, about 255, brown eyes and a shaved bald head. He was last seen wearing a light green jacket, blue jeans and rubber boots. He's currently serving a life sentence for first degree murder. Police warn not to approach the man. A 34-year-old hospital worker who was first arrested in May after an investigation at a hospital in Orillia is now facing 65 new charges. Police say they identified additional victims and executed several search warrants. The woman apparently worked at several hospitals, including Aurelius Soldiers Memorial. OPP believe there may be additional victims and are asking patients, visitors and staff at some of the hospitals to check their bank statements for unauthorized transactions. A new study reveals outsourcing surgeries to private clinics in Ontario is not cutting wait times. The report showed medium wait times for 8 out of 10 priority procedures actually increased between 2017 and 2025. The research showed prioritizing for-profit clinics over public sector expansion is driving up delays, directly challenging the government's rationale for privatization. In 2024, about $674 million went to for-profit surgical in Ontario, an increase of 48% from 2017-2018. Light 99-3 sports baseball yesterday, the Blue Jays wrapped up their season with a win, 5-1 over Cincinnati. NFL yesterday, the Bills beat the Chargers 24-16. Other winners included Kansas City, Cleveland, the Giants, Jacksonville, Detroit, Indy, Washington, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Minnesota, Las Vegas, Baltimore, Denver. Tonight, Philly is in Chicago, JD will keep you posted on the forecast throughout the morning. From the Light 99.3 News Center, I'm Stacey Englehart.