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News Update: 8:00am, Monday May 25, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Monday May 25, 2026
News Desk
May 25, 2026 | 10:54 AM

Good morning. It's currently 15 degrees in Brantford, 12 in Kitchener, and 13 in Hamilton. The dollar is trading for 72.34 cents U.S. Gas is holding at $1.82.9 cents per liter at most GTA stations. It's Monday, May 25th, and I'm Rob Kirwain. A 75-year-old Norfolk County man was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision near Villanova Sunday afternoon. Norfolk OPP and first responders from Fire, Paramedic Services and Orange responded to the crash between an SUV and a pickup truck at the intersection of Villanova Road in Concession 3, Townsend, where the pickup driver was killed. The driver and two passengers in the SUV were taken to hospital with undetermined injuries. The House of Commons returns today for a final stretch before the summer, with MPs said to debate a budget bill and conservative motion. Conservative leader Pierre Hoalev plans to push for debate on First Nations land claims and private property rights. Legislation tied to the spring economic update, including warrant-based police powers to search mail, continues through Parliament. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand hosts China's foreign minister this week, while Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to New York to promote investment in Canada. Ontario NDP leader Merritt Styles says Premier Doug Ford is spending to keep records about Ontario's failed blue license plate secret. The Ontario government is seeking a court review to block the release of documents ordered disclosed by the province's Information and Privacy Commissioner. Critics say the move reflects A broader trend towards reduced transparency under the Ford government's updated Freedom of Information rules. The blue license plates were scrapped shortly after launching in 2020 because they were difficult to read at night. And the Prime Minister welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Ottawa yesterday ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Mark Carney says soccer has flourished in Canada since its first World Cup appearance in 1986, pointing to Canada's women's team winning gold of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Infantino says he's excited to bring the World Cup to Canada and he's calling for Canadian flags to be flown from every window during the tournament. In sports, the Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins tonight with right-hander Trey Savage on the mound. The Jays won two of three over the weekend against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to improve their record to 25 and 28. Your light 92 forecast. We'll see a mix of sun and cloud today with a high 26, humid X of 30. Clear skies tonight with a low of 12. Tomorrow, sunny skies with a high 27, humid X of 29. Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud chance of showers a high of 28 degrees. Right now it's 14 in Brantford, 12 in Kitchener, and 11 in Hamilton. I'm Rob Kerwain.