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News Update: 8:00am, Monday October 26th, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Monday October 26th, 2026
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Oct 26, 2026 | 8:52 AM

It's Monday, October 26th. Good morning. Welcome back from the weekend. Mostly cloud this afternoon, a high of 12. The dollar trading 71.35 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Anglehart. Well, it is election day across the province. Voters in more than 400 municipalities are set to pick their local representatives. The rise in homelessness across the province, one of the more pressing issues mayors and councilors will have to face. While homelessness in Grey Bruce has stabilized, the demand for affordable housing has skyrocketed. Active applications in Grey County Community Housing grew by 248% from 2020 through to late this year. Now keep in mind you need to bring ID with your address, which can include a valid Ontario driver's license, Ontario photo card, utility bill, credit card statement, property tax statement, or a signed lease or rental agreement. Now what is not accepted? Canadian passports, because they don't list your physical home address. while Ontario politicians return from their spring summer break. The last time they were in office? June 2nd, in the spring, over five months ago. Three new MPPs will enter after a trio of by-elections saw two PCs and a new Democrat added to Queen's Park. The spotlight is expected to focus on the college and universities minister under fire for the handling of Ontario student assistance program payouts. And expectations are rising that the Bank of Canada will indeed raise interest rates this week as it considers the effect of higher energy prices. While it seems a little crazy to hike the interest rate at the worst time with sky-high groceries and gas prices, They do it to stop us from spending or quote unquote to keep inflation in check. Light 99-3 Sports NHL last night. Montreal beat Winnipeg 2-1. Vancouver lost to Minnesota. The Leafs coming off another win Saturday are in Calgary tonight 8.30. OHL last night. Owen Sound beat Barry 5-4 in overtime. The Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League. Meaford Knights coming off a win and a loss this weekend. They beat Temiskaming 11-9 Saturday, lost to West Nipissan. They're back on the ice Thursday to play host to Temiskaming, 730. NBA last night, the Raptors lost to Minnesota, won 1794. They're in Orlando Wednesday, 730. And NFL winners included Seattle, Minnesota, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Miami, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, the Giants, Denver, LA Rams, Detroit. Tonight, Dallas is in Philly. And Baseball World Series continues tonight. Milwaukee is in Tampa Bay, 8 o'clock. The Brewers have a 2-0 series lead. JD will keep you posted on the forecast throughout the morning. From the Light 99.3 News Center, I'm Stacey Englehart.