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News Update, 8:00am, Monday, March 2, 2026

News Update, 8:00am, Monday, March 2, 2026
News Desk
Mar 02, 2026 | 8:17 AM

It's Monday, March 2nd. Welcome back from the weekend. Bundle up. It's cold outside, minus 15 in Newmarket Aurora. The dollar 73.23 cents US. Gas a dollar 36 a litre. I'm Stacey Englehart. Well, if there was ever a day to dream about being on a sunny beach, I would pick today. The cold snap brought frigid temperatures back to the province. Now Environment Canada We've continued a cold warning that was issued yesterday morning, but it is expected to end shortly. Cover up, frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin. Casualties are mounting after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend. The surprise attack killed Iran's supreme leader, along with more than 200 others. The U.S. military is now saying Kuwait mistakenly shot down 3 American fighter aircraft during combat missions today. It's believed at least three U.S. service members were killed. A boxing gym in York Region, meanwhile, was shot at. The owner, a prominent Iranian-Canadian activist, believes he was targeted as a result of his activism. The man is one of the lead organizers of the recent Iran protests that have seen hundreds of thousands take to the streets. A group of police chiefs say there are no imminent threats to Canada or Canadians, but warns the public to remain vigilant. And a major celestial event happens this time tomorrow, a total lunar eclipse. The moon will turn deep red, creating a blood moon. Having a tough time sleeping? Blame the moon. Now, emotionally and spiritually, it's often seen as a powerful time to release old patterns, reflect, and transform. Hot Country Sports, NHL last night. Winnipeg lost in OT. Calgary lost in a shootout. Leafs coming off a weekend loss to Ottawa. Host Philly tonight, 7.30. PWHL Toronto beat Vancouver 2-1. MLB preseason. The Blue Jays tied with Detroit 4-4. They play Boston this afternoon at 1. Hot country weather. Well, it'll look pretty today. We've got sunshine minus 6. We'll feel minus 13 with the wind chill. Clear and cool again tonight. A wind chill down to minus 19, but it finally warms up tomorrow. Sunshine and a high of plus 2. Right now, it's minus 15 in Newmarket Aurora. I'm Stacey Englehart.