Heavy rain today | It's dumb, Donald | Bye bye Bourbon

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March 05, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Lots more rain today, back to snow tomorrow

Environment Canada has issued another special weather statement warning of more rain today - 15 to 25 mm - combined with melting snow. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall so we could see ponding and flooding. Then, we’ll see rapidly falling temperatures, strong winds, snow and local blowing snow tonight into Thursday, resulting in surfaces becoming icy and slippery.

Trump justifies Tariffs to Congress

Trump praises use of tariffs in the wake of a trade war with Canada, Mexico

U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed tariffs against Canada today, setting in motion a trade war between two countries with deeply linked economies, jeopardizing jobs and likely raising consumer prices on both sides of the border.

www.ctvnews.ca/world/trumps-tariffs/article/trump-to-address-us-congress-in-wake-of-a-trade-war-with-canada-mexico-live-updates-here

Donald, “This is a very dumb thing to do”

PM Trudeau had a direct message for U.S. President Trump quoting the Wall Street Journal (which Trudeau notes he doesn’t often agree with): “They point out that even though you’re a very smart guy, this is a very dumb thing to do.”

Let the retaliation begin!

As promised, the federal government is immediately slapping 25% tariffs on $30-billion in goods, followed by another $125-billion in three weeks. The Prime Minister also says Canada will file a claim with the World Trade Organization through the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement to fight the tariffs. Donald Trump reacted by saying the U.S. will immediately respond to Canada’s retaliation by increasing the tariffs by “a like amount”.

Clear the shelves and cancel those contracts!

The province is following through on Doug Ford’s promises to ban U.S. booze in the LCBO, stop American companies from receiving $30-billion in government contracts, and ripping up the StarLink internet deal. Ford also says he’s soon going to slap a 25% surcharge on energy going to the states and will cut off the power entirely if the tariffs are still in place by next month.

More staff for 911

The City of Toronto plans to hire more staff to improve 911 response times. CityNews reports that the average time for an emergency call to Toronto Police to be answered was 1:07, which doesn’t meet the National Emergency Number Association’s standard of having 90% of calls picked up within 15 seconds.

Pope latest

Pope stable but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says | AP Explains

Pope Francis was in stable condition Tuesday and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after A respiratory crises a day earlier, but will resume using a ventilation mask at night, the Vatican said. (AP video by Silvia Stellacci)

ca.news.yahoo.com/pope-stable-sleep-ventilation-mask-204822085.html

He’s reportedly still stable, but will sleep with a ventilation mask.

Biggest iceberg runs aground

BBC News reports that the world’s biggest iceberg has run aground. It’s about twice the size of London, England and is stuck in shallow waters near the remote British island of South Georgia. Experts are concerned that if the iceberg breaks up, it could pose a risk to passing ships. Scientists also believe it’s full of nutrients inside the ice, which could create an “explosion of life in the ocean” as it melts.

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Canadians are changing financial plans

A survey by CPA Canada and BDO Debt Solutions says 83% of Canadians are changing their financial plans in the face of economic uncertainty. 66% plan to reduce expenses, but only 24% plan to pay down debt as ways to prepare for the unknown.

Crypto scams tend to hit younger victims: BBB

The Better Business Bureau tells Global News that the demographic losing the most amount of money on crypto scams tends to be aged 18 to 44, with an average loss of $2,500. A BBB spokesperson tells Global they were surprised by the findings: “Often we think of younger Canadians as being more savvy — they grew up with technology and they typically understand it a little bit more than older Canadians.”

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HEALTHY START

The Balkan Breakfast

Vogue has declared the Balkan Breakfast the healthiest of 2025.  What is it? It contains whole and raw foods like vegetables, meat, cheese, eggs, and some whole grains often served charcuterie style. It’s a good choice since the combination of protein and fiber can keep you feeling full until lunch.

Facial taping to prevent wrinkles?

Health.com investigates the science of whether applying tape to your face overnight will reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Apparently, some people have been trying the technique, which has been used for a long time to treat conditions like Bell’s Palsy. The article concludes that there is no study to prove that it works for wrinkle reduction, and any improvement would only be temporary.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

100 Top Recipes

Delish Magazine is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has put together its 100 most-popular recipes of all time according to its readers. It breaks the options down from breakfasts, appetizers, mains, side dishes, and desserts. Yum!

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