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News Update, 8:00am, Wednesday February 11th, 2026

News Update, 8:00am, Wednesday February 11th, 2026
News Desk
Feb 11, 2026 | 8:18 AM

Good morning, it's Wednesday, February 11. Blowing snow today. Hi, minus 3. I'm Daniel Coulombe. Investigators have detained a person for questioning in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie. New surveillance video shows a masked figure outside her home the night she vanished. The 84-year-old has been missing for 10 days, and police say she was taken against her will. The FBI is urging anyone with information to come forward. A new report says more young adults with steady jobs are still feeling stuck financially. One Toronto nurse making nearly $90,000 per year says most of her income goes to rent, groceries, and taxes, leaving almost nothing to save. Experts say rising costs and housing prices are squeezing even well-paid workers, and long-term stability feels increasingly out of reach. Fuel shortages in Cuba are forcing airlines to cancel flights, leaving many Ontarians without their long-awaited beach getaways. Travelers from Thunder Bay to Toronto say they're disappointed, but worry more about the crisis Cubans are facing as shortages disrupt daily life. Some passengers are now donating the supplies they plan to bring to the island. Police are still trying to understand what led to a mass shooting in tumblr Ridge that left 10 people dead, most of them found inside the local high school. RCMPs say the suspected shooter was also found dead from a self-inflicted injury. Schools are closed for the week. Investigators are searching nearby homes as the community reels from the tragedy. Light 99.3 Sports, Canada's women never found their rhythm, dropping A5-0 decision to the U.S. at the Olympics. Captain Marie-Philippe Poudet was out with a lower body injury, and the Americans took full advantage. Hannah Bilka scored twice. Aaron Frankel stopped all 20 Canadian shots. Canada finishes second at Group A, moves on to the quarterfinal matchup with Germany on Saturday. In men's hockey, Canada will play its first game tomorrow against Czechia. It's A 10.40 A.m. start. Canada picked up its first silver at the games in short track. The mixed relay team grabbed second in front of a loud Canadian crowd, including the men's hockey club. It's Canada's third medal so far, after bronzes from Valerie Malte and Megan Oldham. We'll keep you up to date on the weather throughout the morning. From the Light 99.3 News Center, I'm Daniel Coulombe.