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News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday August 26th 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday August 26th 2026
News Desk
Aug 26, 2026 | 8:43 AM

It's Wednesday, August 26th. Good morning sunshine today, humidex feeling 30. Right now it's 17, the dollar 72.18 cents US. I'm Stacey Engelhart. An airport worker struck by a plane at Montreal's Trudeau Airport has been identified. 39-year-old Oscar Rabaio died after he was sent to hospital. According to Air Report de Montreal, Yesterday, they confirmed the news, saying the team is deeply saddened by his death and that it would implement support measures for employees and passengers who witnessed the incident. A4th police officer has been suspended as part of an investigation into allegations of racism at Station 39 in the Montreal North Borough. Police said the alleged incidents took place while the officer was working in the unit, which was since dissolved. Montreal's police chief announced at a news conference in June that 16 officers were under investigation. A tree trimmer has died while cutting a branch. According to reports, the 27-year-old was electrocuted working on a property at a private home in Montreal's Ahonset-Cartierville borough. Emergency responders were called yesterday at about 10.30 for reports there was an injured worker in a cherry picker. It's believed the man came into contact with a low voltage Idro Quebec power line. As the tit-for-tat trade war with the U.S. has now turned into threats and personal insults, Canada appears to be the tat. Carney government is upping tariffs on American steel and aluminum from 25 to 50% in retaliation for the U.S. imposing tariffs. The government will also impose 50% tariffs on clothing and apparel, 25% on appliances, dairy and seafood, and has pledged A $7.5 billion aid package for Canadian businesses impacted. And one of the world's most iconic and talented musicians has passed away. No cause of death was disclosed, but Dolly Parton's publicist said she died peacefully in Nashville. People magazine reported the country superstar fought a brief battle with cancer, while Dolly would only confirm unspecified health issues. Dolly Parton was 80. Light 1067 sports baseball yesterday. The Jays lost to Kansas City 5-3. That home series continues at 7 tonight. The Jays have slipped to 2 1/2 games out of a wild card berth. At the Little League World Series, Canada stunned South Korea 5-1 yesterday and will face Japan today with a berth in the quarterfinals at stake. It's the first time a Canadian team has made it this far in the tournament since 2017. And tonight in the WNBA, the Toronto Tempo are in Seattle at 10. Light 1067 weather, sunshine this afternoon, humidex of 30, few clouds 18 tonight. Looks like showers or a thunderstorm tomorrow, but still warm, humidex feeling in the low 30s. Right now it's 16. From the Light 1067 News Center, I'm Stacey Englehart.