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News Update, 8:00am, Thursday , April 9, 2026

News Update, 8:00am, Thursday , April 9, 2026
News Desk
Apr 09, 2026 | 12:00 PM

It's Thursday, April 9th. Good morning. Seven degrees in Newmarket, Aurora. The dollar 72.18 cents U.S. gas down two cents to $1.87. We're hearing in my drop a further 13 cents for tomorrow. I'm Stacey Englehart. The Prime Minister has poached another. Ontario MP, Marilyn Gladue, said she left the Conservative caucus to join Kearney's Liberals. Kearney's government now has 171 seats with three by-elections set for Monday. The conflict in the Middle East is taking another turn. Iran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz again. after allegedly agreeing to reopen it as part of a ceasefire deal with the U.S. Well, officials say the latest move is because Israel did not abide by the ceasefire and has continued bombing Lebanon. The UN Secretary General condemned Israeli strikes. The federal conservatives asking the Kearney Liberals to suspend the fuel tax as the conflict has sent gas prices soaring. They say Ottawa is raking in more revenue from the higher prices and it should go directly to Canadians via a break at the pumps. And don't gas up just yet. We're hearing gas prices could drop 13 cents a liter tomorrow. And Sobey's recalling several products containing cheese over listeria contamination. Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it includes cauliflower cakes, pasta salads, and various prepared items at Sobey's, Co-op, Foodland, IGA, Safeway, and Thrifty Foods. No illnesses have been reported so far. Hot Country Sports, NHL last night. Leafs couldn't get a goal in Washington's 4-0 victory. Edmonton beat San Jose 5-2. Buffalo beat the Rangers. Leafs back on the ice tonight with a road game against the Islanders at 6.45. Baseball yesterday, the Jays edged the Dodgers 4-3. They're off tonight, but start up a home series against the Twins Friday at 7. And in the NBA tonight, the Raptors host Miami at 7. Hot country weather, sunshine this afternoon, a slight chance of showers or a thunderstorm, windy, and a high of 17 today. Tonight, we could see either rain or snow before the morning when it falls to 0, risk of freezing rain as well. Tomorrow, rain or snow will eventually end. Risk of freezing rain early in the morning, a high climbing to 7. Right now, it's 7 degrees in Newmarket Aurora. I'm Stacey Englehart.