It's Tuesday, October 20th. Good morning, sunshine 13 this afternoon. The dollar trading 71.12 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. Four motorists have been charged with impaired after separate incidents in Collingwood between Thursday and Sunday. Police say the first motorist pulled over Thursday, 2.30 in the afternoon. A 72 year old woman from Collingwood charged with impaired. The following day, 6 o'clock in the evening, a 58 year old Collingwood man charged with impaired and prohibited while driving. Early Sunday morning, a 34 year old from New York charged with impaired. A few hours later, a 30 year old from Stayner, also accused of drunk driving. In addition to charges, each had their driver's license suspended for 90 days, vehicle impounded for seven. Albertans have voted to reject a referendum on separation. With just over a million votes counted in early returns, about 76% voted for the province to stay in Canada. The premier said simmering discontent with federal policies had sparked a sharp debate in Alberta. Ontario is lowering winter electricity rates starting November 1st, but is also cutting its monthly government rebate down from 23.5 to 15.7 percent. Because base electricity prices are dropping across all three plans, the Ontario Energy Board confirms bills will not get more expensive. A typical household could see their bill decrease by about $23 a month. And don't call Air Canada if you want to book your flight because now they're charging extra to speak with somebody in person. Travelers booking an Air Canada flight via its call center will have to pay an additional $30 per passenger. Now the new fee does not apply to customers who purchase tickets through its website or its app. The fee is non-refundable. Even if you cancel your ticket or booking, you have to pay the 30 bucks. Light 99-3 sports, baseball playoffs, Tampa Baby Cleveland 7-3 to win the series. They'll face the Brewers in the World Series starting Friday in Milwaukee. NHL last night, the Leafs beat San Jose 3-1. They're back on the ice tonight with a game in Columbus at 7. NFL last night, San Fran beat Washington 23-17. The WNBA final best to 7 series continues. Atlanta beat Golden State, tying that series at 1. And the NBA season gets underway tonight. The Raptors' first game of the season is tomorrow. They host the Bulls at 7.30. 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, Tuesday October 20th, 2026
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