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News Update, 8:00am, Monday, March 2, 2026

News Update, 8:00am, Monday, March 2, 2026
News Desk
Mar 02, 2026 | 8:07 AM

It's Monday, March 2nd. Good morning. Welcome back from the weekend. Sunny and cold this afternoon. Right now it's minus 18, the dollar 73.23 cents U.S. I'm Stacey Englehart. City of Montreal issued a boil water advisory for cities on Montreal's West Island. According to a spokesperson, the advisory affects about 200 homes in Dollard-des-Harmont, Dorval, Pointe-Claire in the borough of Saint-Laurent. Officials say they're doing maintenance on the water system and residents need to boil their water for at least a minute before consuming it or brushing their teeth. An elderly man has died after being struck by a vehicle over the weekend. Montreal police said on Saturday A 71-year-old was hit just before 7.30. The 59-year-old driver was not injured, but police say he was in shock. Police are appealing to witnesses. All the casualties are piling up after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend. The surprise attack killed Iran's supreme leader, along with more than 200 others. Now Iran retaliated, killing three U.S. service members and causing civilian casualties, and is now reportedly firing missiles at Israel and Arab states. A Montreal couple, meanwhile, currently stuck in Qatar after Iran launched missiles towards the country in retaliation for the U.S.'s real attack. The couple, whose flight yesterday was canceled, is hoping to fly out this morning, but they've not been able to reach Qatar Airways. They've apparently even registered with Global Affairs Canada and said nobody's reached out to them. And a major celestial event happens this time tomorrow, a total lunar eclipse. The moon will turn deep red, creating a blood moon. Having a tough time sleeping? Blame the moon. Now, emotionally and spiritually, it's often seen as a powerful time to release old patterns, reflect, and transform. Light 1067 Sports NHL last night. Winnipeg lost to San Jose 2-1 in overtime. Calgary lost to Anaheim in a shootout. Habs coming off a weekend win over Washington are in San Jose tomorrow to face the Sharks at 10. PWHL Montreal blank Minnesota 4-0. Baseball preseason. The Blue Jays tied with Detroit 4-4. They play Boston at 1 this afternoon. Light 1067 weather, sunny, windy and cold today, minus 7 with a windchill of minus 13. A few clouds and cold tonight, a windchill feeling minus 17. Sunshine tomorrow and a high of plus one. Right now it's minus 18. From the Light 1067 News Center, I'm Stacey Englehart.