MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Ford fixates on three major Toronto bike lanes

Premier Doug Ford is strongly suggesting the decision on three bike routes in Toronto has been made… and they’re going, going, gone.  See which routes will be ripped up here.

Terrible EV crash

A terrible crash on the Lakeshore overnight involving an electric vehicle. Four people were killed.  

Keeping immigrants out

As the Trudeau government vies to remain in power they’ve moved to sharply lower the number of immigrants allowed into Canada.  

Landlords may soon have to pay to renovict

Landlords who plan to evict tenants to renovate their properties may soon have to provide financial compensation to the tenants getting booted out.  Toronto has released new details of a proposed bylaw intended to curb illegal “renovictions.”

Vexing news about vaping

Vaping at a young age may increase the risk of heart disease later in life, particularly in men.

What would Taylor say?

Ahead of three Taylor Swift concerts in New Orleans this weekend, authorities start clearing encampments.

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KEEP THE CHANGE

Opportunity of a lifetime, really?

One big investment house in the U.S. is saying now is “the largest generational opportunity to invest in real estate in a long time”. They’re focused mainly on investments in things like commercial and multi-unit rentals in the U.S. The thinking is driven by the prediction that other assets like stocks and bonds are going to cool off, and there’s a chance to buy-in now on a slow real estate market.

Climate change and Collingwood Airbnbs

Climate change and its mild winters are seen as big threats to Canadian ski resorts. The Logic reports that it’s already having an impact on vacation rentals. It found that Airbnb occupancy rates in Collingwood were 37% last season. They say that’s the lowest rate in seven years.

HEALTHY START

Wanna stop snacking all the time?

Experts break down why we snack when we know we shouldn’t. Some common reasons include not eating enough at meal times, boredom, and a lack of sleep. They’ve also got some suggestions to break out of the habit.

AND…. ANOTHER THING

Sparkling Saké

Is sparkling saké the next big thing? Seems it’s starting to take off in the U.K. thanks to marketing and a lower alcohol content.

But THEY still track YOU on their sites…

Seems Meta is banning accounts that track private jets of the rich and powerful including Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk. The company says it’s because of a “risk of physical harm to individuals”.

They seriously study these things?

What’s the right way to throw a frisbee?  Not the way this guy above is doing it apparently… Scientists at one U.S. college have concluded that the best thumb position is about 3cm from the disc’s outer edge. Read more about this groundbreaking study here.

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