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

News Update: 8:00am, Tuesday October 20th, 2026
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Oct 20, 2026 | 11:30 AM

It's Tuesday, October 20th. Good morning, sunshine, 15 this afternoon. Right now it's 7, the dollar 71.12 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. there's been another restaurant fire, although officials don't believe this was done on purpose. More than 100 firefighters called to a three-alarm blaze at a three-story building in the Cote d'Enage Notre Dame de Grasse neighborhood at 9:00 last night. No injuries reported. The fire department thinks the fire started at the back of the building. The body of a 95-year-old man was found outside his senior's residence in Montreal's Mercier Hochlaga Maisonneuve borough early Sunday morning. According to reports, the man was found by an employee on patrol just outside after 3 A.m. unconscious at a home on Sherbrooke Street. Paramedics confirmed the death on site. Police said the man did not show signs of violence. Quebec Superior Court rejected a motion by Amazon filed in connection with the company's challenge to unionization efforts at its now shut Laval warehouse. A union affiliated with CSN was certified in May of 2024 before the e-commerce giant shut all seven of its warehouses in the province. The head of Quebec Superior Court, however, upheld the Labour Tribunal's decision and dismissed Amazon's challenge. Albertans have voted to reject a referendum on separation. With just over a million votes counted in early returns, about 76% voted for the province to stay in Canada. The premier said simmering discontent with federal policies had sparked a sharp debate in Alberta. And Air Canada is going to charge you more if you call them to book your flight. Travelers booking an Air Canada flight via its call center will have to pay an additional $30 per passenger. The new fee does not apply to customers who buy tickets on its website or app. The fee is non-refundable, so even if you cancel the booking or the ticket, you're still going to pay $30 per passenger. Light 1067 sports, baseball playoffs, Tampa Baby, Cleveland to win the series and will face Milwaukee in the World Series starting Friday. NHL yesterday, Toronto beat San Jose 3-1. It was Philly over Colorado. The Rangers beat Anaheim, Utah edge Pittsburgh. Montreal hosts San Jose tonight at 7. NFL last night, San Fran beat Washington 23-17. The WNBA final, Atlanta beat Golden State, tying the series at 1. And the NBA season gets underway today. The Raptors' first game of the season is tomorrow. They host Chicago at 7.30. Light 1067 weather. Sunshine 15 this afternoon. Tonight clear and two with a risk of frost. Sunny and 14 tomorrow. Right now it's 7. From the Light 1067 News Center, I'm Stacey Englehart.