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News Update: 8:00am, Friday May 22, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Friday May 22, 2026
News Desk
May 22, 2026 | 9:38 AM

Good morning, it's currently 8 degrees in Brantford, 6 in Kitchener, and 9 degrees in Hamilton. The dollar's trading for 72.48 cents US. Gas is down to $1.83.9 cents per liter at most GTA stations. It's Friday, May 22nd, and I'm Rob Kerwain. Hamilton police have arrested a man after an investigation into a theft of dozens of bronze flower vases from a local cemetery. Between April 17th and 19th, visitors to White Chapel Memorial Garden Cemetery on Main Street West discovered that several bronze vases by grave sites of loved ones had been removed. Investigators determined that about 40 had been stolen following reports to police. On May 13th, 51-year-old Jason McIntosh was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, trafficking and property obtained by crime, to proceeds of crime and operation while prohibited. Police say they have since recovered some of the stolen items and look forward to returning them to the affected families. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Adams says global affairs consular officials are on the ground in Turkey, where 12 Canadians deported from Israel have arrived. She says officials are ensuring all 12 receive urgent medical care as required so that they can return home to Canada as soon as possible. She also says Canada unequivocally condemns the grave mistreatment of Canadians in Israel, noting those responsible must be held accountable. The Canadians were detained off the coast of Cyprus last weekend as part of a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid headed to the Gaza Strip. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to answer questions today about a referendum in the province to decide on separation. This is after she told a televised address on Thursday that Albertans would vote in an October 19 referendum on separation, but will not directly vote on whether the province should leave Canada. Smith says her plan is the best way for Albertans, particularly those unhappy with the federal government to make their voices heard. In sports, the Montreal Canadiens jumped out to a 4-1 first period lead and never looked back, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes last night 6-2 in game one of the NHL's Eastern Conference final. Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche will look to even their series when they host the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL's Western Conference. Vegas stunned Colorado with a 4-2 win in game one on Wednesday to take an early lead in the best of seven series. Your light 92 forecast, mainly sunny today with a high of 15, mainly cloudy tonight, chance of showers before the morning low of 12. Tomorrow, periods of rain, a high 14, cloudy with a chance of showers on Sunday and a high of 20 degrees. Right now it is 8 degrees in Branford, 6 in Kitchener and 9 in Hamilton. I'm Rob Kerwain.