MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Election call on Wednesday?

Several outlets are reporting that Doug Ford is going to call an election on Wednesday, and we’d vote on Thursday, February 27^th. If true, the election would be 18-months early. Ford already has a majority government but has been saying for weeks that he’d want a new mandate in order to make decisions in response to the Trump presidency.

Trump to World Economic Forum: U.S. doesn’t need Canada’s oil, gas, autos or lumber

U.S. President Trump virtually addressed the Forum Thursday afternoon, telling the crowd ‘Light is shining all over the world since the election’ adding ‘America is back and open for business.’ It was during the question and answer session Trump made the disquieting comments, including a mention again of Canada becoming the 51st state (for Canada comments scrub to 41:30).

TTC’s “On-Time Performance” metrics hide more than they reveal about reliability: Report

They say the TTC is more reliable. But a report by transit advocacy group TTCRiders used TTC on-time performance stats they obtained via Freedom of Information as well as other calculations to demonstrate the actual condition of TTC reliability.

Thousands line up in Sydney for a whiff of something disgusting

“I am sickened, I am in awe.” That’s the review of one science reporter who witnessed the rare unfurling of an endangered plant that smells like decaying flesh. The Corpse Flower has drawn thousands of devoted fans to a greenhouse in Sydney, Australia.

Certain baby names going the way of the Dodo

Katie and Louie - just a couple of baby names at risk of going extinct in 2025! Each year Babycenter highlights the most popular baby names, the biggest trends, and ones on the way out. Is your favourite baby name on the list?

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Tesla jacks Canadian prices

If you want a Tesla, you should order it now. The EV company’s Canadian website has a big yellow banner at the top letting you know that prices are going up on February 1^st. Model 3’s will go up by up to $9,000, Models S, X, and Y by up to $4,000. The price hikes come after the Canadian government also “paused” its $5,000 rebate on EVs because the program had run out of money.

Canadians are “financially paralyzed”: RBC Poll

According to a new RBC poll, 55% of Canadians say they’re financially paralyzed, 48% say they can no longer maintain their standard of living, and 29% say their finances are in a constant state of chaos. The bank says higher costs are eroding cash flow, and RBC is encouraging people to talk to their bank for financial advice if they’re in a tough spot.

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Got sore eyes from too much screen time?

Associated Press has a feature on screen breaks and setting up your workstation properly to get some relief from eye strain. Tips include following the “20-20-20” rule, which involves taking a break every 20 minutes to look at something that’s 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Other suggested ways of getting relief include using a bigger monitor and increasing font sizes.

FINALLY! Cracking an egg - how to get it right!

Hmm… have you ever tried doing it like this? Hope this unscrambles the egg cracking mystery for you!

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