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News Update, 8:00am, Friday, March 20, 2026

News Update, 8:00am, Friday, March 20, 2026
News Desk
Mar 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM

It's Friday, March 20th. Good morning. Welcome to the weekend. It's 1 degree in Newmarket Aurora. Gas jumped another 7 cents from yesterday to $1.74. I'm Stacey Englehart. Well, it's the first official day of spring. It arrives this morning at 1046 and we are under a freezing rain warning. Environment Canada said areas in Newmarket Aurora could get a mix of snow and ice pellets with a few centimeters expected. of details coming up in the forecast. Well, as we experience a historic and record-breaking winter with some of us still digging out, on the other side of the country, they didn't even get a centimeter needed to mark an official snowfall. Vancouver had their first snow-free winter in 43 years. It was also the second warmest on record. Thousands of ovens being recalled in Canada because of injuries. Frigidaire ranges increases the risk of burns, according to a notice that was posted yesterday. Company said the affected gas ranges were sold between June of last year and January of this year and can, quote, experience a delayed ignition in the oven's bake burner. Owners of the Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery and professional models told us stop using them immediately. A person wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after an armed home invasion in Vaughan has been arrested. Police say the occupant of the home fired a gun at the suspect who fled the area. Investigators say the suspect has been charged with robbery and breach of probation. and it's being called a global movement to bring harmony and peace into the world, and it's picking up steam on social media. The great synchronization happens tomorrow. Organizers are hoping 1% of the population will do the same thing for 5 minutes to manifest kindness. So tomorrow at 1, repeat the same 4 words for 5 minutes straight. Peace, love, unity, respect. Millions are expected to take part. Hot country sports, NHL last night, Leafs were off. They have two games this weekend. They host the Hurricanes tonight at 7. They're in Ottawa tomorrow at 7. Preseason baseball, Jays beat the Yankees 11-0. They play Minnesota this afternoon. Tonight, the Raptors are in Denver at 9. Hot country weather, freezing rain warning in effect. We could see snow mixed with freezing rain, windy and a high of four. Tonight, freezing drizzle is possible, minus 2, feeling minus 7. Tomorrow, cloudy in three. Sunday, showers in five. Right now it's one in Newmarket Aurora. I'm Stacey Englehart.