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News Update: 8:00am, Monday May 25, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Monday May 25, 2026
News Desk
May 25, 2026 | 11:07 AM

Good morning. It's currently 11 degrees in new market in Aurora. The dollar is trading for 72.34 cents U.S. gas holding at $1.82.9 cents per liter at most GTA stations. I'm Rob Kerwain and it's Monday, May the 25th. Heavy rain left Toronto Fire Services inundated with emergency calls over the weekend. Crews responded to nearly 700 incidents in a 24-hour period as severe weather swept across the city on Saturday. Officials say call volumes were 36 percent higher than average across all categories. According to data released by the service, crews received a 339 percent increase in emergency calls involving hazardous materials, including downed wires, as well as a 300 percent increase of other incidents involving water-related issues and 115 increase in rescue incidents. Meanwhile, Toronto Hydro responded to 145 power events, largely to do with downed power lines and trees coming into contact with wires. The House of Commons returns today for a final stretch before the summer, with MPs set to debate a budget bill and conservative motion. Conservative leader Pierre Hoalev plans to push for debate on First Nations land claims and private property rights. Legislation tied to the spring economic update, including warrant-based police powers to search mail, continues through Parliament. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand hosts China's foreign minister this week, while Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to New York to promote investment in Canada. Ontario NDP leader Merritt Styles says Premier Doug Ford spending taxpayer money to keep records about Ontario's failed blue license plate secret. The Ontario government is seeking a court review to block the release of documents ordered disclosed by the province's Information and Privacy Commissioner. Critics say the move reflects A broader trend towards reduced transparency under the Ford government's updated Freedom of Information rules. The blue license plates were scrapped shortly after launching in 2020 because they were difficult to read at night. In sports, the Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins tonight with right-hander Trey Savage on the mound. The Jays won two of three over the weekend against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to improve their record to 25 and 28. Your hot country forecast, mainly cloudy skies today, clearing up near noon with a high 25, humid X of 28. UV index 8 are very high. Clear skies tonight with a low of 12. Tomorrow, sunny in the morning, then a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of an afternoon shower and a high 28, humid X of 30. Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud, chance of showers and a high of 27 degrees. Right now it is 11 degrees in Newmarket and Aurora. I'm Rob Kerwain.