News Update, 8:00am, Monday February 2nd, 2026
February 2, 2026
Durham police escalate assault allegation involving lawyer. Raptors forward earns NBA All-Star Reserve status.
Minus 14 degrees this morning with a wind chill of minus 18 in the Newmarket and Aurora areas. Dollar trades at 73.42 cents USD, gas at approximately $1.309 per liter.
Durham Regional Police have escalated an assault allegation involving a lawyer to York Regional Police for criminal investigation. A defense lawyer was left bleeding and swollen after officers allegedly slammed her head into a desk during a courthouse interview.
A prominent billionaire businessman faces trial this week on charges involving multiple alleged sexual offenses spanning several decades, with allegations from seven complainants dating back to the 1970s-1990s.
The Southern Ontario community of Goodwood received recognition for its role as a filming location in a popular CBC television series, which significantly boosted local tourism and economic activity.
In sports, a Toronto Raptors forward earned NBA All-Star Reserve status, becoming the sixth player in franchise history to achieve multiple All-Star selections.
The forecast predicts mainly sunny conditions with highs near minus 6 degrees and flurries continuing into the following day.










