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News Update: 8:00am, Tuesday August 18th, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Tuesday August 18th, 2026
News Desk
Aug 18, 2026 | 9:19 AM

Good morning, it's Tuesday, August 18th. We'll see sunny skies become a mix of sun and cloud near noon today with a high 26, Humidex 31, and a UV index of 7 are high. The dollar is trading for 72.12 cents US, and I'm Rob Kirwane. A driver from Brussels is facing a stunt driving charge after a patrol in Kincardine. The 28 year old was caught by South Bruce OPP after going 106 kilometers an hour in a 60 zone. Police were doing proactive patrols on Highway 9 in Kincardine on the afternoon of Thursday, August 6th. The driver was charged with stunt driving for their excessive speed, their license suspended for 30 days, the vehicle impounded for 14 days, and the driver was given a future court date. The OPP is reminding all drivers to report dangerous or aggressive driving by 1-888-310-1122 or contacting Crime Stoppers. Canada US trade talks are expected to continue today as sweeping new American tariffs are set to take effect at midnight Eastern time. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Monday's negotiations suggesting talks may include tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles. Canada US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says negotiations are not finished and Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to speak with the US president before the deadline. The new 50% tariffs would target about $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. One legal expert says Ottawa's proposed ban on social media for children under 16 is likely to face a charter challenge. Michael Karen Nichols at Dalhousie University says the broad restrictions could infringe freedom of expression and privacy rights, particularly for youth who rely on social media for information and community. His concerns follow a French court ruling that struck down a similar bill for being too sweeping and disproportionate. The federal government says Bill C-34 is designed to make online platforms safer for children while protecting freedom of expression. And in sports, Kevin McGonagall hit a two-run homer and the visiting Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday, moving into a three-way tie for the final American League wildcard spot. Brett Callahan and Hao Yu Li also drove in two runs as the Tigers built an 8-1 lead before Pittsburgh scored four times in the 6th. JD will keep you up to date on the weather throughout the morning. From the Light 99.3 News Center, I'm Rob Kirwane.