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News Update, 8:00am, Tuesday, April 21, 2026

News Update, 8:00am, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
News Desk
Apr 21, 2026 | 9:56 AM

Good Tuesday morning, April 21st. Sunny, windy, and 12 this afternoon. The dollar 73.24 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. Mexican authorities say a gunman opened fire yesterday on tourists north of Mexico City, leaving one Canadian dead, another among at least 13 people injured. A gunman opened fire atop from one of the historic pyramids. before he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used them to take their own lives will return to court next week. It's expected murder charges against Kenneth Law will be withdrawn as he pleads guilty to aiding suicide. The Mississauga man was due to stand trial this month. Canada Post said its latest financials highlight the need to transform, modernize and move away from cash injections. The Crown Corporation reported yesterday a record $1.57 billion loss before tax last year. That's 86% worse than the year before. It says that's why sweeping changes are needed, including shifting 4 million more addresses to community mailboxes over the next five years. 55,000 workers have until the end of May to vote on a five-year contract. Union leadership is divided on whether to support it. And Georgian Bluffs starts weekly green bin collections starting July 6th. They'll be switching to an automated cart system and ending bag tags. According to the town's website, garbage and recycling will move to bi-weekly pickup using new wheeled bins. Residents can check out the town's new webpage for details on cart sizes, additional bin options, and more information. Light 99-3 sports. Baseball yesterday. The Blue Jays beat the Angels 5-2. That Rd. series continues tonight at 9.30. NBA playoffs, first round, best of 7. Raptors lost another one to Cleveland, 115-105. Game 3 returns to Toronto Thursday at 8. NHL playoffs, round one, best of 7. Ottawa lost to Carolina 3-2 in double overtime. They trailed the series by two games. Edmonton beat Anaheim 4-3 for a 1-0 lead. Pittsburgh lost to Philadelphia again, trailing the series 2-0. Dallas beat Minnesota, tying the series at 1. Among the games tonight, the Canadiens are in Tampa Bay for game 2 at 7, leading 1-0. And PWHL tonight, the Toronto Scepters host New York at 7. JD will keep you posted on the forecast throughout the morning. From the Light 99.3 News Center, I'm Stacey Engelhart.