Skip to content

News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday May 20, 2026

News Update: 8:00am, Wednesday May 20, 2026
News Desk
May 20, 2026 | 10:24 AM

Good morning. It's Wednesday, May 20th. We'll see mainly cloudy skies today. Skies clearing up early this afternoon with a high 25, humid X 28, UV and X8 are very high. It's currently 21 degrees. The dollar's trading for 72.64 cents US. I'm Rob Curwain. An 18 year old man was arrested in Riviera St. Prairie Tuesday morning in connection with the death of a 14 year old boy whose body was found in September 2024 near a Hells Angels hideout in a small town south of Quebec City. An arrest warrant was issued against the 18 year old who was a minor at the time of the incident for charges including discharging A firearm and arson. Police say he will be taken into the SQ station in Mass Couche for questioning and his court appearance is scheduled for later today. At the time of the boy's death, reports indicated the victim was from the Montreal area and allegedly recruited by a street gang from the region. The Grand Prix weekend in Montreal is early this year, starting on May 22nd, as the city will be welcoming F1 fans from around the world while the Habs are in the playoffs. Getting around downtown could be problematic, and getting to Parc Jean-Dropeau will take time because up to 130,000 people are expected for the race day on Sunday. Sandra Garneau from F1 Grand Prix to Canada sums it all up, saying it is the biggest sporting and tourism event in the country. In addition to the F1 festivities downtown, though, of course, will also be playoff hockey parties around town. The STM says the metro network is ready to handle the huge crowds. A union representing CBSA workers says Ottawa should use federal employees instead of private contractors at immigration detention centers. The federal government is putting $238 million towards contracted security, with much of that funding coming from existing budgets. CBSA says the money is meant to maintain services as current contracts expire rather than add more guards. CBSA says contracted staff receive training in areas including mental health response, de-escalation, and high-risk incidents. The Prime Minister's Office is responding to criticism from BC Premier David Eby. Eby says Canada does not work when Ottawa gives too much preference to separatist premiers. Eby and Prime Minister Mark Carney are set to meet today, a week after Ottawa signed a deal with Alberta. At that meeting between Carney and Premier Daniel Smith, promises were made about a new pipeline to the BC coast and a lower carbon tax for Alberta. The PMO says the federal government will work with all provinces and territories on getting big things built for the benefit of all Canadians. In sports, Ben Rice hit a two-run homer that broke a fifth inning tie and the New York Yankees held off the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 yesterday. The Jays have now lost two in a row in six of their last nine. The AL rivals play again today. Your Light 1067 weather, mainly cloudy today. Skies clearing up early this afternoon with a high to day 25. Humidex 28, UV index 8 are very high. A few clouds tonight with a low of 6. Tomorrow, sunny, a high 17. Sunny on Friday with a high of 20 degrees. Right now it's currently 21 degrees. From the Light 1067 News Center, I'm Rob Kerwain.