MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Mark Carney expected to announce Liberal Leadership run today

Carney’s announcement to come just days after his appearance on The Daily Show. Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal’s office said in a statement Wednesday the MP will join Carney “for his much anticipated campaign launch in Edmonton” on Thursday.

Ford MAGA mimic (and how to buy one)

In the style of Donald Trump’s iconic MAGA hats, Doug Ford wore a “Canada not for sale” hat at the first ministers meeting on Wednesday. Apparently he ordered three of them and the company that makes them is now “overwhelmed” with orders. Ford reiterated the importance of “standing up for our country” and took aim at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for not wanting to go all-in on retaliation, saying: "That's her choice. I have a little different theory: protect your jurisdiction but country comes first, Canada's the priority."

Then there’s the Staples deal… Ford underestimates ‘cost and benefits’: Watchdog

The Ford government’s controversial decision to close some independent ServiceOntario locations and move them into Staples stores cost more than initially calculated, according to Ontario’s financial watchdog. Liberal MPP Stephanie Bowman says “Doug Ford made another bad deal, and he didn’t want us to know about it. The report shows that the Ford Conservative government used numbers to create a story that wasn’t accurate… to hide the fact that they made a bad deal that wastes taxpayers’ money.”

Proposed Israel and Hamas ceasefire

Thieves bike across frozen lake

Two men are accused of biking across frozen Lake Erie to get to a break wall where they tried to steal wire and cable near the Port Colborne light house. Niagara Regional Police had to put on their ice survival suits to cross the lake and arrest the suspects, one of whom tried wading into the open water to get away unsuccessfully.

Hip Hop beef hops up a notch

Time for another diss track? Drake is suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s OG diss track “Not like Us.” The lawsuit alleges UMG published the track even though it included false pedophilia allegations against Drake.

Drake lawsuit reveals new details about shooting at his Bridal Path home

The defamation lawsuit filed by Drake against Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track includes new details about the shooting at his home last May, as well as an alleged trespassing incident.

Really? Divorce speculation for the Obamas

Some Obama fans are starting to get a little nervous. They’re worried Barack and Michelle Obama are headed for divorce after it was confirmed Michelle would not be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony with her husband. This, after Michelle was noticeably absent from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral Jan 9 due to a ‘scheduling conflict.’

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No more electric car cash

The federal government’s $5,000 rebate on electric vehicles has abruptly ended because the funds dedicated to the program have run out causing confusion and frustration for dealers and their customers. FAQs on the government’s website says a surge in interest for EVs led to a “a faster depletion of resources than anticipated”.

Expecting a raise this year?

A survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters Canada found that 72% of bosses want to hike wages for their teams, but 37% say they don’t have the budget for it. Almost 4 out of 10 managers also say bonuses are unlikely this year.

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HEALTHY START

Red dye No. 3 banned from U.S. food supply over cancer concerns

U.S. regulators Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, following a petition filed by two dozen food safety and health advocates. The substance gives some candies, cakes and maraschino cherries that bright red hue. The CBC reports that there’s no word yet on whether a similar ban will happen in Canada.

Red meat and dementia

The Times is reporting that swapping red meat for other proteins like nuts, lentils or fish could cut dementia risk by 20%. It cites a study in the journal Neurology from scientists in Massachusetts who hope that the results “encourage greater consideration of the connection between diet and brain health.”

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Sad puppy eyes or something more?

Do animals experience mental illness the way people do? Popular Science reports that they can, but not in “the same verifiable way as humans.” Chewing, barking, and shaking are key signs of an anxious animal.

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