MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Get back to the Hill?

Opposition MPs are calling on the federal Liberals to recall Parliament to deal with the tariff threat. Certain elements of the plan the PM presented to President Trump will need to be passed by parliament, but it’s not scheduled to resume until March 24.

Got any bright ideas?

The CBC reports that federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc sent a memo to his colleagues asking for a list of ideas for retaliating against U.S. protectionism. He reportedly said that he’s only willing to spend extra cash on things that deal with the current Canada-U.S. situation, make life more affordable for Canadians, or create economic growth.

Trump to Palestinians: “No alternative” to leaving Gaza

At an Oval Office meeting with Israeli President Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip and the Palestinians should move to other countries like Egypt or Jordan.  “I think that Gaza has been very unlucky for them. They've lived like hell,” said Trump. “If they had an alternative, they'd much rather not go back to Gaza and live in a beautiful alternative that's safe." A Hamas spokesperson rejects the idea: “We consider it a recipe for creating chaos and tension in the region.” Egypt and Jordan have also said no to the concept.

On the provincial campaign trail

🟦 PC Leader Doug Ford is explaining comments he made that he was “100% happy” that Trump won the election because he “thought things might be a little different.” He also announced that if re-elected, the province would pay billions towards Ottawa’s LRT system.

🟥 Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie was using Ford’s Trump comments to question what else he says when he doesn’t think the public is listening. She says the election now needs to focus on provincial issues like health care.

🟧 NDP Leader Marit Stiles pledged to spend more money on education, school repairs, supporting students with disabilities, and creating a universal school food program.

“On the run forever”

U.S. Officials have charged a 22-year-old Canadian math whiz for allegedly stealing $65-million in crypto. CTV News reports that the accused, Andrean Medjedovic, allegedly also bragged about the scam saying “I may be on the run forever now… Need some advice about becoming a pirate,” according to the indictment.

Tragedy in Sweden

Swedish police say around 10 people are dead following a shooting at an education centre in Orebro, 200kms west of Stockholm. They’re describing it as the “worst mass shooting in Swedish history”. Police say the shooter was believed to have acted alone, and is among the dead. They’re trying to figure out a motive.

Expert: Coyotes should be ‘humanely killed’ in Liberty Village

Residents in Liberty Village say there have been 13 coyote attacks against dogs in the past 9 days. Now, one expert says the coyotes should be humanely killed, not relocated, as the coyotes have lost the barrier between people and wildlife.

Porter launches in Hamilton

Porter is launching flights from Hamilton to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver. The service will start in June.

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Insolvencies surge

There was a 12% jump in the number of insolvencies in Canada last year, with a 29% jump for businesses. The hardest hit sectors included construction, food services, transportation and warehousing. The association representing insolvency experts says 2024 marked a 15-year high of about 375 insolvencies per day.

Cheap & easy bathroom upgrades

Looking to spruce up your bathroom on a budget? According to Lifehacker, a number of common bathroom repairs are a lot easier than you might think. Changing out a shower head, regrouting and recaulking are all DIY projects to consider.

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HEALTHY START

Telephobia, really?

Nottingham College in England has launched a course to help students overcome their fear of making or taking phone calls. According to BBC News, the fear of using the phone is called telephobia, where young people don’t have the confidence to speak formally on the phone in situations like job interviews.

Have you tried Lüften yet?

Lüften is the German practice of airing out your home by opening the windows on opposite sides of the space, creating a strong draft and a complete air exchange – even in the middle of winter. The centuries old concept has been scientifically found to get rid of indoor pollution which can cause headaches and other health issues over time. It also makes it harder for bacteria and mold to grow.

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Best Super Bowl Dips!

Looking for some ideas for dip recipes for the big game? The team at Eater has put together their favourites, and they all look good! Check out the recipes here.

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