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News Update: 8:00am, Friday November 6th, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Friday November 6th, 2026
News Desk
Nov 06, 2026 | 9:18 AM

It's Friday, November 6th. Good morning. Welcome to the weekend. It's 11 degrees right now in Newmarket Aurora. The dollar trading 71.12 cents US. Gas down 7 cents heading into the weekend to $1.61. I'm Stacey Englehart. Four pedestrians injured after being struck by a vehicle in Richmond Hill. We're hearing reports a crossing guard was escorting a woman and her two children, ages 7 and one, when they were struck by an SUV at Major Mac in New Kirk. The driver did remain on scene. It's believed the crossing guard was taken to a trauma center in life-threatening condition. Police asking anybody who witnessed the collision or a dash cam footage to contact them. The day after the federal government unveiled its latest budget, the Liberals are expected to fan out across the country and start the sales pitch. The document spells out more than $142 billion in new measures aimed at spurring investment in small business, addressing homelessness and promoting Canada's culture. Most opposition leaders said the government's plan falls short on supporting Canadians. While mailing a letter gets more expensive next year, the budget proposes an increase to the cost of a stamp from $1.44 to $2 next year, with a 7% a year increase in the years that follow. And a new poll suggests more than 1/4 of Canadians subscribe to four or more streaming services, compared to 17% in 2022. Now the Angus Reid survey suggests the number of Canadians who have cancelled at least one subscription in the past six months went up from 32 to 37%. Two-thirds of respondents said cost was the reason. About half of Canadians subscribe to cable or satellite TV. That's down from 88% in 2012 and 71% in 2018. Hot Country Sports NHL last night. Montreal beat Utah 5-4 in overtime. Winnipeg beat Vancouver. Edmonton lost to Anaheim. Leafs host Montreal tomorrow at 7. NFL last night. Jacksonville blasted Baltimore 33-10. And the Raptors are in Milwaukee tonight in the NBA. Game time is at 8. Hot country weather, few showers off and on, and temperatures steady at 13. Tonight, showers in five. Tomorrow, showers off and on, a high of 10. Sunday, cloudy, windy and 9. Right now, it's 11 in Newmarket Aurora. I'm Stacey Englehart.