Good morning.
Welcome to the weekend. You've made it.
It's 21 degrees, feeling like 25 in Brantford. Gas is down another cent to $1.63.
Conservative MP for Brant Larry Brock is stepping down. He announced last night on social media that he will return to his former position with the Brantford Crown Attorney's Office. His resignation will trigger a federal by-election.
The City of Brantford and the County of Brant have officially paused plans for a major municipal boundary adjustment involving the Brantford Airport. Officials say the upcoming municipal election cycle leaves insufficient time to finalize the details. As a result, public meetings have also been cancelled. Mayors from both municipalities say the work completed so far will serve as a foundation for future talks.
The Ford government is looking at reopening the Brantford Jail as part of its plan to expand correctional capacity. The move could add 125 beds. The province announced this spring that it would spend $3 billion over the next three years to address overcrowding in provincial jails.
Statistics Canada is set to release its latest Labour Force Survey for July this morning. A Reuters poll of economists predicts Canada added 15,000 jobs last month, with the unemployment rate expected to remain at 6.5 percent.
In the CFL, the Argonauts defeated Calgary 33–30. The Tiger-Cats visit B.C. tomorrow at 7 p.m.
In the WNBA, the Toronto Tempo lost to Portland 97–83.
The Blue Jays lost 3–2 in 11 innings to Chicago in a makeup game. They begin a weekend road series in Philadelphia tonight at 6:40.
At the National Bank Open, Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and her Russian partner were eliminated from the women's doubles tournament. Leylah Fernandez teamed up with her sister Bianca, but they also lost their doubles match. In women's singles, Fernandez will face reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.
Your Hot Country weather: Showers and thunderstorms are possible on and off today. It'll be warm and humid, feeling like 30. There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight with a low of 20. Wet and warm conditions continue tomorrow with a humidex of 35. Sunshine returns Sunday with a high of 27.
Right now it's 21 degrees, feeling like 25 in Brantford.