MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Tomorrow - Carney’s 1st official day

The Governor General’s office has confirmed that tomorrow will be Mark Carney’s first official day on the job as PM. She’ll swear him in at 11am at Rideau Hall.

Canada hits back

Canada is putting tariffs on almost $30-billion dollars in U.S. goods in retaliation for President Trump putting a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum yesterday morning. The tariffs will hit U.S. steel, computers, sports equipment and certain cast iron products.

What do Americans use all that steel and aluminum for?

From cans and airplanes, to washing machines and skyscrapers, the Associated Press breaks down what all of that steel and aluminum gets used for once it gets to the United States.

Carney and Ford have breakfast

Bank of Canada cuts key rate

As expected, the Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate for the 7^th consecutive time. The quarter point cut brings the rate down to 2.75%. The bank’s outlook is anything but upbeat, with Governor Tiff Macklem saying: “Depending on the extent and duration of new U.S. tariffs, the economic impact could be severe.”

Dog bite guilty plea

A woman has pled guilty to some charges after a child was attacked by a dog at Toronto’s Little Norway Park a year ago. CityNews reports that the woman was inside the playground area with her dog off leash when the animal attacked, and afterwards she took off. The nine-year old had serious, live-changing injuries. The woman who owns the god has pled guilty to several charges including criminal negligence.

Blood moon tonight

If you’re a night owl, see if you can catch a glimpse a rare “blood moon” tonight. It happens when the earth lines up between the Sun and Moon, making the moon appear blood red. It’ll be the first total lunar eclipse visible from Ontario in three years, and the maximum eclipse takes place at 2:58am.

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“Biggest problem” in Canadian Finance: Wealthy Barber

Wealthy Barber author David Chilton is out with a new podcast series, and in one episode he and a guest discuss what he calls the “single biggest problem in the world of Canadian Finance”. The author says it’s the fees people pay on actively managed investments like some mutual funds. He says over time they can eat away at 30-45% of someone’s retirement capital.

How much income you need to afford rent

Narcity has analysed how much you’d need to make to afford rent in a number of southern Ontario cities using the federal government’s suggested rule that no more than 35% of your before tax income should go to rent. The average rent in downtown Toronto is $2,206, meaning you’d need an income of $75,634. Markham is the most expensive spot to live, with London being the most affordable on the list.

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HEALTHY START

Men’s skin care

Men’s Health has put together a simple and quick skin care routine for men. Cleansing, hydrating, and sunscreen are the priority.

Omega-3 + Vitamin D + Exercise

A new study out of Switzerland found the combo of Omega-3 supplements, vitamin D supplements and regular exercise might be able to slow biological aging in people over the age of 70 by up to four months. Biological aging is how old someone’s body seems regardless of their actual age. Four months might not seem like a lot, but the authors say it could have effects for overall public health strategies.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

More spring cleaning tips!

Real Simple has put together its 40 best spring cleaning tips of all time.  The list includes a recipe for a home-made cleaning formula as well as tips for cleaning everything from your oven to your garbage can.

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