Good morning. It's currently 11 degrees in Branford, 10 in Kitchener, and 11 in Hamilton. The dollar's trading for 72.60 cents U.S. gas sitting at $1.74.9 a liter at most GTA stations. It's Thursday, August 20th, and I'm Rob Kerwain. A large multi-vehicle collision on the 401 eastbound of the Highway 8 flyover in Cambridge closed all Highway 401 eastbound lanes Wednesday afternoon. OPP Sergeant Carrie Schmidt said three vehicles were involved including a dump truck that rolled over. Two people were hurt, one with minor injuries and the other in serious condition. Traffic was heavily impacted throughout yesterday's afternoon drive. There is no word on charges at this point. As the deadline to register as a candidate in Ontario's municipal election nears, observers and advocates are paying attention not only to people vying to lead their communities and those who aren't. Zachary Spicer, an associate professor of public policy at York University, says that while a lot can change by tomorrow afternoon, the amount of seats with one or no registered candidates is worth noting a day before the deadline. Spicer, who previously worked as a senior policy advisor to the Ontario government, says it's been a trend over the last few election cycles. typically in rural communities. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario voiced similar worries last month, urging people to run for office and stressing the impact of local government on everyday life. Ontario Provincial Police say the body of a 73-year-old pilot has been found after his home-built plane disappeared during a flight from Oshawa last week. The aircraft left Oshawa Executive Airport at 8.30 A.m. on Friday but never returned, prompting a major search in the Kawartha Lakes area. Plane debris was found early this week in Wolf Lake and searchers later located the submerged plane and confirmed the pilot's death. In sports, the Toronto Blue Jays are one game out of a playoff spot in the American League wildcard race. Toronto dropping a 7-6 decision to Tampa Bay last night. Minnesota has sole possession of the third wildcard spot after a 6-4 win over Atlanta. The Texas Rangers are 1/2 game behind. Your hot country forecast, a mix of sun and cloud today with a high 26, humid X of 28. Partly cloudy tonight with a low of 10. Tomorrow, mainly sunny, a high 26. Saturday, mix of sun and cloud, chance of showers, a high 27. Cloudy with a chance of showers on Sunday and a high of 19. Right now it's 11 degrees in Branford, 10 in Kitchener, and 11 degrees in Hamilton. I'm Rob Kerwain.
News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday August 20th, 2026
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