Evanov Communications Online News Update.
It's Monday, February 23rd. Good morning, minus 2 right now in Brantford, minus 2 in Hamilton, minus 3 in Kitchener. Gas a dollar 34 from Stacey Engelhart.
While the Olympics have officially wrapped up, we'll have Canada's medal tally on the way. And if you're heading into Toronto via the Gardiner, significant delays because of a water main break. Violence in Mexico has left Canadian travelers sheltering in place. Canada's foreign affairs minister said government officials are in close contact with local authorities in the state of Jalisco, which includes the popular resort city of Puerto Vallarta. Unrest erupted after an army raid, killed a cartel leader, prompted roadblocks, car fires and shootouts. Airlines have canceled or diverted dozens of flights. Canadian airports meanwhile warning travelers heading to the U.S. allow extra time to get through customs. Nexus and Global Entry pre-clearance programs are suspended because of an apparent congressional stalemate on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. OPP in southern Ontario say 50 people were on board, but luckily no fatalities after a coach bus left the 401 and ended up on its side in a ditch west of Napanee. Police were called last night at about 7.15. And police in Toronto say there have been so many reports of people falling through the ice, they needed to provide tips. Police said they've been called daily of people, including families and kids, who've been walking on the ice of Toronto's harbor front and falling through. Police recommend calling 911 and use an item like a branch or a ladder to try and hook and reach the stranded people from the shore.
Lite 92 sports, a whole lot of frustration could be felt across the country as Canada's men's hockey team lost the gold medal game yesterday at the Olympics, 2-1 in overtime to the U.S. They take home silver. The Olympics wrapped up yesterday with Canada finishing 8th in the medal standings with 21 medals, including five gold. Norway led the country with 41 medals, followed by the U.S. and Italy. In the NBA, the Raptors beat Milwaukee won 22-94. They host Oklahoma City tomorrow 730 and baseball spring training got underway this weekend. Blue Jays won their first preseason game to the Phillies but lost the Red Sox yesterday 1110. They face the Mets this afternoon at one.
Lite 92 weather today flurries windy minus 2 feeling minus 14 with the wind chill. Tonight windy and cold it'll feel minus 22. Tomorrow cloudy windy and cold minus 5 feeling minus 12. Right now it's minus 2 in Brantford minus 2 in Kitchener, minus 2 in Hamilton. I'm Stacey Englehart.
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