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News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday August 26th 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday August 26th 2026
News Desk
Aug 26, 2026 | 9:02 AM

Good morning. Wednesday, August 26th. We've got some sunshine this afternoon. Humidex close to 30. The dollar trading 72.13 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. Police are appealing to the public in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation in Midland. On July 31st, just after 8.30, Southern Georgian Bay OPP were called to gunshots at an apartment complex on King Street. An 18-year-old from Toronto died in hospital in what investigators call a targeted shooting. Police are still looking for pictures, video recordings, any kind of surveillance or dash cam footage. from someone in the area of Little Lake Park and King Street between 7 and 9 Friday, July 31st. As the *** for tat trade war with the US has now turned into threats and personal insults, Canada appears to be the tat. Kearney government is upping tariffs on American steel and aluminum from 25 to 50% in retaliation for the US imposing tariffs. The government will also impose 50% tariffs on clothing and apparel, 25% on appliances, dairy and seafood, and has pledged A $7.5 billion aid package for Canadian businesses impacted. Canada has pledged to roll out dollar for dollar counter tariffs as Premier Ford is expected to hold a press conference Vaughn this morning, toning down the insults against the US president, telling CNN's Wolf Blitzer yesterday he thinks the temperature between the politicians needs to come down. And one of the world's most iconic and talented musicians has passed away. No cause of death was disclosed, but Dolly Parton's publicist said she died peacefully in Nashville. People magazine reported the country superstar fought a brief battle with cancer while she would only confirm unspecified health issues. Dolly Parton was 80. Late 99-3 sports baseball yesterday. The Blue Jays lost to Kansas City 5-3. That home series continues at 7 tonight. The Jays have slipped 2 1/2 games out of a wild card berth and have placed right-hand pitcher Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list. At the Little League World Series, Canada stunned South Korea 5-1 and will face Japan at 5 o'clock today with a berth in the quarterfinals at stake. It's the first time a Canadian team has made it this far in the tournament since 2017. And tonight in the WNBA, the Toronto Tempo are in Seattle at 10. JD will keep you up to date on the forecast throughout the morning. From the Light 99.3 News Center, I'm Stacey Engelhart.