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News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
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Sep 16, 2026 | 8:37 AM

It's Wednesday, September 16th. Good morning. Happy hump day. We've got sunshine this afternoon. A humidex close to 27. The dollar 71.82 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. Looks like U.S. flags will be removed at Market Square. Beaford Council passed a motion during Monday's meeting. Staff say in a report discontinuing the flag on municipal property reflects current U.S. leadership, and this is not intended as a reflection of disrespect towards the U.S. people. Canada's major international airports could soon be privately owned. Prime Minister Carney announced yesterday he'd like to see investors take over operations at Pearson, Montreal's Trudeau Airport, Vancouver International and Calgary International. Carney said the goal is to shift spending on operating costs to smaller regional airports. Canada's first ever investment summit wrapped up yesterday in Toronto. Carney didn't waste any time flying out to Europe, where the Europeans made it clear what they want in a future relationship with the country. In her State of the Union address, Europeans Commission president said she would like to work with Carney on, quote, opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the European Union. Carney said to give his own speech to the European Parliament tomorrow. And there's a new Willie on the way. The town of South Bruce Peninsula has announced a new albino groundhog as Canada's most famous weather prognosticator. The previous Wyarton Willie died in March last year and since then town officials have been working to fill some big paws. The groundhog will officially start his new job at the 2027 Wharton Willie Festival February 2nd. According to legends, six more weeks of winter if a groundhog sees his shadow. Like 99-3 sports baseball yesterday, the Jays blasted by Detroit 10-1. That home series wraps up with an afternoon game at 3. The Jays are now two games back of Cleveland for the third and final wild card spot. Canadian Soccer Championship semi-finals Hamilton Forge beat Suprade du Quebec, winning the two-leg aggregate series. Forge FC now advances to the Canadian Championship final to face the winner of tonight's game against Montreal and Vancouver. Canada's women's wheelchair basketball team meets Japan in a quarterfinal today of the World Championship. The Canadians narrowly beat Britain in double overtime to maintain a perfect record of 5-0 in the group stage. Canada's women last won the title in 2014 when Toronto hosted the tournament. JD will keep you posted on the forecast throughout the morning. From the Light 99.3 News Center, I'm Stacey Englehart.