It's Friday, March 20th. Good morning. Welcome to the weekend. Snow and -2 is expected today. Right now it's -4, the dollar 72.83 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. Well, what a way to welcome the first official day of spring. It arrives this morning at 1046 and we say hello. With a lot more snow, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement. Now we could get up upwards of five, maybe even 10 centimeters between noon and 5:00 today. Roads are expected to be slippery, so drive carefully. The families of five teens who were with 15-year-old Nurin Rezai when he was shot dead by Longuei police are suing the city and the police force for almost $2 million. The teen was killed in September of last year after police responded about a group of teens wearing masks in a residential neighborhood. The statement of claim filed in Quebec court criticizes the actions of the officers, alleging racial profiling played a role in his avoidable death. The plaintiffs are not identified to protect their identity. They're between the ages of 15 and 17. Thousands of ovens are being recalled in the country after reports of injuries at issue. Frigidaire ranges, a risk of burns. The company said the affected gas ranges were sold between June of last year and January of this year and can experience a delayed ignition in the oven's bake burner. Owners of the Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery and professional models are told to stop using them immediately, although the company said the cooktop burners can still be used. and it's being called a global movement to bring harmony into the world and it's picking up steam on social media. The great synchronization is happening tomorrow. Organizers are hoping 1% of the population will do the same thing for 5 minutes to manifest kindness. So tomorrow at 1 for 5 minutes, you're being asked to repeat the same 4 words over and over again. Peace, love, unity, respect. Millions are expected to take part. Light 1067 sports. NHL last night, Montreal lost to Detroit 3-1. Elsewhere, Ottawa beat the Islanders 3-2. Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver all lost. Montreal hosts the Islanders tomorrow at 7. PWHL last night, Montreal beat Seattle 4-1. Preseason baseball, Jays beat the Yankees split squad team 11-0. They play Minnesota this afternoon. And tonight in the NBA, the Raptors are in Denver at 9. Light 1067 weather, special weather statement as we welcome spring. We do it with snow, about 5 centimeters, minus 2 feeling minus 9. Tonight, a few flurries, wind chill feeling minus 11, sunny and four tomorrow, flurries and two on Sunday. Right now, minus 4 feels minus 9. From the Light 1067 News Center, I'm Stacey Englehart.
News Update, 8:00am, Friday, March 20, 2026
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