MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

No end in sight (they’re on the naughty list now)

What to do about those gifts or Christmas cards? After 25 days, Canada Post says the latest proposals from striking CUPW workers actually widen the gap between the two parties, claiming the union has in some cases increased its demands. 

From Ivy league grad to accused murderer

A “good looking guy”

Donald Trump pays Prince William a compliment after meeting in Paris this weekend. “"He looked really, very handsome last night. Some people look better in person. He looked great. He looked really nice, and I told him that.”

Hoping for a Christmas miracle

An Ontario couple is pleading and praying for the return of their four month old puppy after their car was stolen outside an arena in Montreal on the weekend.

If you didn’t know already, travel is back

U.N. Tourism says the global travel industry is set to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic this month. During the first nine months of 2024, international arrivals worldwide reached 98% of pre-pandemic levels and the remaining 2% gap will close this month. Asia-Pacific travel is expected to be the epicenter of global traffic growth in coming decades.

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Renewing in the new year?

If you’re renewing your mortgage in the New Year, the team at Money.ca has a list of ten things to consider preparing ahead of time.

Humbug!

If you’re thinking of going gift-free this holiday season to save some cash, here’s some help having conversations about it.

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HEALTHY START

Cockadoodle DO it!

30 minutes of exercise and 6 hours of sleep a day will add up to better performance tomorrow.

Touch your toes

Ever wonder how long and how hard you need to stretch to see results? Research in The Conversation found 4 minutes was optimal, and you can still get results whether it’s an easy or a hard stretch.

Are “Blue Zones” a myth?

So-called “blue zones” where people live longer, healthier lives have been a hot topic over the last couple of years. But a new study is calling out potential flaws in the research around them and casting doubt on their validity.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

Star or Angel?

Here’s a bit of background on each one.

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