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News Update, 8:00am, Monday February 9th, 2026

News Update, 8:00am, Monday February 9th, 2026
News Desk
Feb 09, 2026 | 8:08 AM

Good morning, it's Monday, February 9. Sunny today, high minus 7, minus 19 now. Dollar trading at 7328, gasoline at 132.9. I'm Daniel Coudon. A big name in Canadian music, retail is winding down. Steve's Music is liquidating stock at all five stores, and only the St. Catherine location in Montreal is expected to survive. Ottawa staff say they've seen the writing on the wall as more sales move online. Still, longtime customers spent the weekend grabbing gear and saying goodbye, calling it a real loss for local musicians who still want to try an instrument before they buy. With tax season coming, some Canadians are still stuck waiting for the CRA to fix mistakes from last year. One Nova Scotia man has been fighting a $3,400 penalty he says was caused by a CRA error. And after 10 months, he's still waiting with interest piling up. Tax advisors say they're seeing more clients in tears over long delays, blaming staff cuts and a growing backlog. CRA says demand is up and it's working to speed things up. Ottawa's move to bring federal workers back to the office four days per week is raising big questions about space, transit and safety. Experts say there are no clear plans to fit everyone in buildings that are already overcrowded. Unions report staff hunting for desks, dealing with mold, even mouse droppings. With transit strained and July's deadline fast approaching, critics warn the mandate could hurt morale more than it helps collaboration. Light 1067 sports defense carried the day as Seattle crushed New England 29-13 to win the franchise's second Super Bowl. Seahawks' Darkside unit sacked Drake May 6 times and sealed it with a pick six. Kenneth Walker ran wild for 135 yards. Sam Darnold didn't turn it over all postseason, and Seattle denied the Patriots a record 7th title. U.S. ski legend Lindsey Vaughn is recovering in an Italian hospital after a terrifying crash just 13 seconds into her downhill run. She'd been racing with a ruptured ACL and suffered a broken leg. Teammate Breezy Johnson went on to win gold, but it was a bittersweet day for Team USA. Vaughn's family says she's stable and being closely monitored as the investigation into the crash continues. Light 1067 weather, sunny today, high minus 7. Cloudy periods tonight, low minus 13. Tuesday, periods of snow, high minus 8. Wednesday, flurries, high minus 3. Right now, minus 19 degrees. from the Light 1067 News Center. I'm Daniel Coulombe.