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News Update: 8:00am, Thursday October 22nd, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Thursday October 22nd, 2026
News Desk
Oct 22, 2026 | 10:02 AM

It's Thursday, October 22nd. Good morning. Friday's tomorrow. Sunshine this afternoon, a high of 13. The dollar 71.23 cents US. I'm Stacey Englehart. Well, if you need to get gas, do it today. While we are seeing some of the cheapest prices since August, gas prices are expected to jump by 7 cents tomorrow, potentially another 7 cents again Saturday. A portion of Highway 26 has since been reopened after a collision just east of Owen Sound. In a social media post, Grey Bruce OPP reported a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 26 and Grey Road 15, one person taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. More Canadians are struggling to put food on the table, while the Bank of Canada looks at making life more unaffordable for Canadians toying with higher interest rates. Food Banks Canada said visits hit a record 2.3 million people in March, up 8.7% from a year ago, a 117% increase since before the pandemic. Nearly one in five people visiting a food bank in the country are employed. One in three are children. One in five food banks across the country report actually running out of food completely before they can serve everyone. And while millions of Ontarians are prepared ahead of the polls Monday, residents in 19 municipalities can skip the lines entirely. Their elections are canceled. Towns like Kappas Casing are bypassing the vote after just one candidate stepped forward for each available position, leading to an automatic win by acclamation. According to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, there are 104 mayors already acclaimed, while 400 council members have already secured their seats on a poll. Light 99-3 Sports. The NBA season debuted for the Raptors last night. Kawhi Leonard back at it and helped the Raptors blast Chicago 135-92. The Raptors are in Washington tomorrow at 7. Hamilton Forge FC has won the 2026 Canadian Championship, becoming the first Canadian Premier League team to lift the prestigious Voyagers Cup after beating CF Montreal 4-2 on penalties. They'll represent Canada in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup. NHL last night, Ottawa beat Florida. Buffalo lost to Philly. Leafs host the Rangers tonight at 7. OHL action tonight, Owen Sound is in Barry at 7. The Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League tonight, Meadford Knights host Tottenham at 7.30. The WNBA final last night, Atlanta beat Golden State for a 2-1 series lead. And in the NFL tonight, New England is in Chicago 815. JD will keep you posted on the forecast throughout the morning. From the 993 News Center. I'm Stacey Englehart.