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News Update: 8:00am, Tuesday October 20th, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Tuesday October 20th, 2026
News Desk
Oct 20, 2026 | 9:08 AM

It's Tuesday, October 20th. Good morning. It's 4 right now in Brantford, 5 in Hamilton, 2 in Kitchener. The dollar 71.18 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin the process towards independence. More than a million votes were counted early this morning. Unofficial results show about 76% want to stay in Canada. Alberta's premier said she welcomed the early results. Ontario is preparing to lower winter electricity rates starting November 1st, but is also cutting the monthly government rebate down to 15.7% from 23.5. Because base electricity prices will drop across all three plans, the Ontario Energy Board confirms bills will decrease by about $23 a month for the average household, adding up to about $275 in annual savings. Don't call Air Canada if you want to book your flight because now they're going to charge you an extra $30 per person to speak with somebody on the phone. Travelers booking an Air Canada flight via its call center will have to pay $30 a passenger. The new fee does not apply to customers who buy their tickets through its website or the app. Keep in mind the fee is non-refundable, so even if you were to cancel that ticket, you still have to pay $30 per passenger. And Paris police issued an overnight curfew in two areas after a weekend marred by France's worst rioting in years. Residents are upset with the government, including the state of disrepair with high schools, education funding. There's widespread anger over the soaring cost of living and energy prices. The Prime Minister defended the police handling of the unrest. Light 92 sports baseball playoffs, Tampa Baby Cleveland 7-3 to win the series. They'll face the Brewers in the World Series starting Friday in Milwaukee. NHL last night, the Leafs beat San Jose 3-1. They're back on the ice tonight with a game in Columbus at 7. NFL last night, San Fran beat Washington 23-17. The WNBA final best to 7 series continues. Atlanta beat Golden State, tying that series at 1. And the NBA season gets underway tonight. The Raptors' first game of the season is tomorrow. They host the Bulls at 7.30. Light 92 weather, sunshine this afternoon, a high of 15, overnight clear, 0. Sunny tomorrow and a high of 16. Right now it's 4 degrees in Brantford, 5 in Hamilton. It's 2 in Kitchener. I'm Stacey Englehart.