MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

A ‘GST Vacay’ is on the way

PM Trudeau to announce a two-month GST vacation on certain items before the holidays.  

Update your iPhone NOW!

Apple has released its latest iOS 18.1.1 update, which contains 'important security fixes'. 

Taylor Swift kicks off final three shows in TAYronto tonight

After Toronto, Taylor moves on to Vancouver close out the Eras Tour for good.

Air Canada gold heist suspect a no show in court

A warrant has been issued for one of the men charged in connection with the Air Canada cargo gold heist at Pearson Airport after he failed to appear in court.

Mid flight fight

A group of passengers sprung into action and stopped a man who tried to open the cabin door mid-flight during a trip to Dallas Tuesday morning.

They’re Wylie…and scary

Residents in Liberty Village are worried about a recent increase in encounters with aggressive coyotes.

A lot of speeding and stunting out there on Ontario roads

The CAA says 43% of Ontario drivers have admitted to speeding and 83% of Ontario drivers have witnessed other drivers speeding. 

Slow going

Homebuilding activity across Ontario has lagged behind other provinces for the last 6 years. Between January and October of this year 13,000 fewer homes were started in Ontario compared to the same period last year. Oakville, Pickering, and Kitchener are the exception though. Those 3 communities had housing starts per capita in the top 20 across Canada.

Nadal reflects

“I don’t have the chance to be competitive the way I like to be competitive” says Rafael Nadal as he retires following a 20-year career on the tennis court.

KEEP THE CHANGE

Prepaid funeral funny business

There have been a few recent cases in Canada of prepaid funeral funds being mishandled.  But did you know that in Ontario, families are 100% protected by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, which covers contracts in case something goes wrong.

“False discounts”

A class action suit has been filed in Canada against Gap and Old Navy that alleges that the stores “rarely, if ever, offer to sell their products at the represented regular price and instead always, or almost always, offer these products at the so-called discount price.” The retailer says it doesn’t “comment on pending litigation.”

HEALTHY START

New program for first responders

The province is launching a new $32-million program to provide mental health support to police officers, correctional workers, paramedics and fire fighters. It’s also creating a strategy to help deal with any stigma about asking for help.

So long sugar

Better mood, skin, and athletic performance are just some of the benefits of ditching sugar, and you might see the results within days.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

Lessons learned

One entrepreneur shares what playing competitive hockey taught him about building a business from scratch.

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