Durham police say downtown Oshawa is improving. Here’s what mayoral candidates have to say

TorontoDuring a live CBC Metro Morning taping in Oshawa this week, frontline workers and advocates outlined why the city's homeless and addiction crisis is at the forefront of this municipal election cycle. Frontline workers and advocates share insights as voters prepare to elect a new mayorChristian D'Avino · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 18Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Front-line workers say Oshawa is facing a convergence of crises in homelessness and addiction that they want the next mayor to address. (Susan Goodspeed/CBC)Downtown Oshawa is facing an unprecedented convergence of homelessness, mental health struggles, and a toxic drug supply — making frontline care and public safety defining issues in the upcoming municipal election, according to harm reduction advocates and workers in the community.

A Central Florida man who threatened to kill family members or himself was arrested after he lunged at deputies with a knife. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man who threatened to kill deputies and lunged at them with a knife. Local law enforcement responded to a home on the 11000 block of Clay Pit Road in Tampa regarding an adult male threatening to kill family members or himself.

City Colleges of ChicagoThe City Colleges of Chicago teachers and staff Local 1600 union is prepared to strike Monday if no contract deal is reached amid a contract dispute. Monday, October 19, 2026 3:22AMCHICAGO (WLS) -- Union leaders said Sunday night that there was still no contract agreement between City Colleges of Chicago and the union representing about 1,500 faculty and professional staff members. Negotiations continued through the weekend after hours of talks failed to produce a deal. The union has been negotiating with City Colleges since February. Its previous contract expired in July, and members voted last month to authorize a strike if an agreement was not reached by Monday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchUnion leaders said key issues in the negotiations include wages, benefits, AI protections and reducing barriers for students. Tony Johnston, president of Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600, said members remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached but are prepared for a possible strike. "We are committed to seeing how far we can go tonight.

Fatal CrashLive streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Monday, October 19, 2026 3:20AMGARY, Ind. (WLS) -- A person died after a vehicle drove into a body of "contaminated water" in Northwest Indiana. A female caller contacted 911 to report her vehicle was sinking into a body of water near Buffington Harbor in Gary on Saturday, officials said Sunday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFirst responders arrived near the entrance of Indiana Sugar at Buffington Harbor. Surveillance footage from the location obtained by officer showed a white vehicle entering a body of water. Top Stories"Due to the hazardous conditions and contamination of the water, divers from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources were unable to safely enter the water to access the vehicle," an update from Gary officials read in part. "Recovery efforts were temporarily suspended while specialized equipment and resources were brought in to address the environmental conditions. Pumps were deployed to remove the contaminated water and lower the water level to facilitate recovery operations, continuing through the night.

SPORTSByEyewitness News Monday, October 19, 2026 3:17AMTENAFLY, New Jersey (WABC) -- A Tenafly, New Jersey homeowner recreated an unforgettable moment for Knicks fans in a viral Halloween display. Skeletons brought OG Anunoby's iconic NBA Finals Game 4 tip-in back to life, and there are no bones about it - this recreation is a slam dunk! The tip-in helped deliver the Knicks their first NBA title in 53 years. Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman campaigned in separate appearances Sunday, offering sharply different visions for New York as voters prepare for early voting and Election Day. Hochul visited Concourse Village in the Bronx, where she highlighted policies including a ban on cell phones in schools and expanded access to community college and child care. The governor said those priorities are rooted in her own experiences. "I knew what it was like to struggle, not having child care. That's why as governor, when I'm focusing on your family as my fight and we're going to have child care for everybody, this was a personal fight because I knew what it was like not to have it," Hochul said. Meanwhile, Blakeman campaigned in Elmont on Long Island alongside Lee Zeldin, whom Hochul narrowly defeated in the 2022 gubernatorial election. Zeldin later became administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the Trump administration. While Hochul did not mention Blakeman during her Bronx appearance, supporters said a major challenge for Democrats in the borough is voter turnout. "I'm counting on all of you," Hochul told attendees.