MORNING NEWS DESK
Friday, August 29, 2026
PICKERING/DURHAM
1. (CTV News Durham) Two-Vehicle Collision Sends One to Trauma Centre in Oshawa
One person was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre following a two-vehicle collision in Oshawa on Friday. Emergency crews closed part of the roadway while working the scene. The extent of the victim’s injuries has not been released.
2. (CTV News Durham) Arrests Made in 2023 Fatal Shooting of Pickering Teen [Gangland Pickering]
Durham police have arrested two people in connection with the 2023 shooting death of 17-year-old Anthony Dixon in Pickering. Investigators say the arrests follow a three-year investigation into the case. Both suspects face first-degree murder charges.
3. (INdurham) $15-Million Design Contract Awarded for Pickering City Centre Park [Cases of Crown Royal in the deal exchange]
Pickering council has awarded a design contract for a $15-million park planned as the centrepiece of the city’s new downtown core. The park is part of the broader City Centre revitalization project. A construction timeline is expected in the coming months.
4. (INdurham) Whitby Mayor Joins Ontario Big City Mayors Executive Board [Quiet her up by including her…too bad…good mayor hushed]
Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has been added to the executive board of Ontario’s Big City Mayors organization. The appointment follows a recent restructuring of the group’s leadership. Roy will help represent mid-sized municipalities in provincial discussions.
5. (INdurham) Missing Uxbridge Teen Located Safe
Durham Regional Police say a 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Uxbridge has been located safe. Officers thanked the public for tips that helped bring the search to a quick end. No further details have been released.
CANADA
6. (CBC News) B.C. Conservatives Lose Sixth MLA This Month [Poilievre aint worried…he is the BIG $$$$ Man…so they’ll keep him forever…and stay out of office forever too]
Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman has quit the B.C. Conservative caucus to sit as an Independent, becoming the sixth member to leave the party this month. Banman said he no longer believes leader Findlay is electable. The departures deepen a growing rift within the party’s caucus.
7. (CTV News) Trump Looms Large Over Quebec Election Campaign
Quebec’s governing party has made U.S. President Trump a central issue as the provincial election campaign gets underway. One candidate called Trump “my principal opponent,” pointing to ongoing trade tensions. Analysts say the U.S. relationship could shape voter turnout across the province.
8. (Globe and Mail) Auto Tariffs Push Canada’s Industry to the Brink [Our great leaders never saw it coming…hmmm?]
Canada’s auto sector says it can absorb little more as U.S. tariffs continue to squeeze profitability. Honda has warned it may not proceed with a new North American plant without an extended trade deal. Industry groups are urging Ottawa to secure certainty before further damage is done.
9. (Global News) Canada Recruiting Record Numbers of Foreign Scientists
Canadian universities are successfully attracting dozens of researchers from abroad, including a growing number leaving positions in the United States. Officials say the trend is strengthening the country’s research capacity. Several institutions have launched targeted recruitment campaigns this year.
10. (CTV News) 30 Canadians Among Missing After Nepal, Tibet Floods [But Canadian govt gave $5 mill in support….$5 mill…..sheeh !]
Global Affairs Canada says 30 Canadians and permanent residents are unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding struck the Nepal-Tibet border region. Officials are working with local authorities to help locate them. The floods, triggered by a glacier collapse, have killed hundreds.
INTERNATIONAL
11. (Al Jazeera) Nepal, China Resume Flood Rescue as Death Toll Nears 600
Rescue crews in Nepal and China have resumed search efforts after a barrier lake threat temporarily halted operations. The death toll from last week’s glacier-triggered floods has climbed toward 600, with well over a thousand still missing. Dozens of bridges and nearly 25 miles of roads remain destroyed.
12. (Al Jazeera) Israel-Hamas Truce at “Point of No Return,” Envoy Warns
A mediating envoy says the Gaza ceasefire is nearing collapse after renewed Israeli strikes cast doubt on its future. The warning comes just days after a diplomatic visit aimed at shoring up the truce. Both sides have traded blame for the latest escalation.
13. (Al Jazeera) Russia Says It’s Open to “New Ideas” on Ending Ukraine War [Russia open as long as they get territory]
Moscow says it would consider new proposals to end the war in Ukraine, provided they align with President Putin’s stated goals. The comment comes as fighting continues along the eastern front. Kyiv has not yet responded to the overture.
14. (Al Jazeera) Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89
King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at age 89. His son will ascend the throne as King Haakon VIII. Tributes have poured in from across Europe honouring his decades-long reign.
15. (Al Jazeera) Record Drought Grips Europe as Rivers, Crops Dry Up [Planning a river cruise? Don’t…they use BUSES now]
Severe drought and extreme heat are damaging farmland and shrinking waterways across multiple European countries. Officials warn crop yields could take a significant hit this season. Water restrictions have already been introduced in several regions.
THE LIGHTER SIDE
16. (Global News) SuperDogs Celebrate 50 Years of Tricks and Treats [Lousy reporting…Fair? Where?]
The long-running canine performance troupe SuperDogs is marking five decades of entertaining crowds across North America. The milestone celebrates generations of trained dogs and their handlers. Fans say the show remains a summer fair favourite.
17. (Global News) Kitten Rescued From Excavator Becomes Construction Crew’s Newest Member
A construction crew in Ohio rescued a kitten found trapped inside a piece of heavy machinery. The animal has since become an unofficial mascot on site. Workers say they’re now caring for it full-time.
18. (Global News) Partial Lunar Eclipse Dazzles Skywatchers Across Canada
A partial lunar eclipse was visible across much of central and eastern Canada this week, peaking around 10:10 p.m. mountain time. The celestial event drew widespread interest online. Clear skies gave many viewers an unobstructed look.
