Daily Kickstart - News Headlines
Oct 22, 2026 · 3 min · 4 segments
Here are your headlines for Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial…
Dan BlakelyHost
A second security scare involving an Australian female politician is raising concerns about the safety of elected officials.
Police say a man entered a constituency office armed with nunchucks and threatened staff just days after a federal MP was critically injured and needed to have both her legs amputated.
The incidents have sparked a national debate in Australia about threats, harassment and political violence.
Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith had to temporarily close his Bracebridge office this week after a staff member was subjected to threatening and hostile behaviour over provincial bike lane policies.
He says a staff member was told she was going to die because of climate change and he would be happy if people were struck and killed by cars.
Smith says disagreement is part of democracy, but threats against staff are unacceptable.
A Desjardins report predicts home sales will climb nearly 5% in 2027 as lower prices, higher incomes and support for first-time buyers bring more people back into the market.
Four people have been charged following a reported break-and-enter at a Gravenhurst car wash. OPP responded to the business on Talisman Drive around 5.45 Tuesday morning, quickly tracked down the suspects and confiscated methamphetamine, break-in instruments and stolen credit card data.
A longtime supporter of Stevenson Memorial Hospital has put the finishing touch on a major fundraising commitment.
The Nottawasaga Foundation and the Biffis family have completed a $1 million pledge to help fund the hospital's redevelopment.
The donation will help pay for equipment, technology and expanded patient care spaces.
Construction is already underway on the new facility, which will feature expanded emergency services and all private patient rooms.
A second security scare involving an Australian female politician is raising concerns about the safety of elected officials.
Police say a man entered a constituency office armed with nunchucks and threatened staff just days after a federal MP was critically injured and needed to have both her legs amputated.
The incidents have sparked a national debate in Australia about threats, harassment and political violence.
Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith had to temporarily close his Bracebridge office this week after a staff member was subjected to threatening and hostile behaviour over provincial bike lane policies.
He says a staff member was told she was going to die because of climate change and he would be happy if people were struck and killed by cars.
Smith says disagreement is part of democracy, but threats against staff are unacceptable.
A Desjardins report predicts home sales will climb nearly 5% in 2027 as lower prices, higher incomes and support for first-time buyers bring more people back into the market.
Four people have been charged following a reported break-and-enter at a Gravenhurst car wash. OPP responded to the business on Talisman Drive around 5.45 Tuesday morning, quickly tracked down the suspects and confiscated methamphetamine, break-in instruments and stolen credit card data.
A longtime supporter of Stevenson Memorial Hospital has put the finishing touch on a major fundraising commitment.
The Nottawasaga Foundation and the Biffis family have completed a $1 million pledge to help fund the hospital's redevelopment.
The donation will help pay for equipment, technology and expanded patient care spaces.
Construction is already underway on the new facility, which will feature expanded emergency services and all private patient rooms.
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