MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

The new holiday starts tomorrow - the GST/HST holiday

Might want to put off some Christmas shopping till tomorrow - that’s when the Liberal government's two-month GST/HST holiday kicks in. The CBC has an explainer here on how it works. (Be warned, the list of items exempt from the tax break is long).

Lots to do this second-last weekend before Christmas.

Why not visit Santa at Fairview Mall?

Taking back the parks - homeless encampment crackdown 

In a controversial move, the Ford government has tabled new legislation that will provide the legal tools to clear encampments. Doug Ford says encampments are taking over public spaces and creating safety risks.

Roxy is home for Christmas!

Sweet Roxy, the chocolate lab that was inside an SUV that was stolen in Etobicoke Wednesday is now with her family. Toronto Police say the dog was found Thursday in good health. Roxy and the suspect were discovered at a Brampton residence. Charges are pending.

Whatever. Trump responds to Ford’s power threat

Donald Trump doesn’t seem to be worried about Doug Ford’s threat to cut off Ontario’s energy supply to some U.S. states as retaliation to Trump’s tariff threat. Trump telling CNBC “That’s fine.”

And you thought Taylor Swift tickets were expensive

From motorcades and security to handing out friendship bracelets, Taylor Swift was expensive for Tayronto Police! Swift’s sold-out performances cost the police service about $1.9 million.

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KEEP THE CHANGE

Tridel to finish The One condo

Tridel has been picked to take over as development manager and general contractor of The One condo project at Yonge and Bloor. The receiver for the project picked Tridel to complete the 85-storey tower after not being able to find a buyer for it.

Canadians’ debt ratio improves… slightly

StatsCan says Canadian households owed $1.73 in debt for every dollar in disposable income they earned in the third quarter. This is the 6^th consecutive quarter the ratio has come down. It was driven lower by incomes increasing faster than debt.

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HEALTHY START

The healthiest prepared meals at Costco

Daily Meal and MSN have a list of the 7 healthiest and unhealthiest prepared meals to get from Costco. The quinoa salad and rotisserie chicken fare well. Quesadillas and stir fries, not so much.

Need a “Burnout Coach”?

If it’s been a rough year, Canadian Business suggests you might want to consider hiring a burnout coach. Yes, there is such a thing. They aim to help you achieve better work/life balance and manage workplace fatigue.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

Tips for being a good house guest

Good Housekeeping has a list of 11 mistakes you might make as a house guest. Bringing an unexpected guest, leaving the bed unmade, and arriving empty handed are just a couple of things on the list.

25 Great Christmas Appetizers

If you’re entertaining this weekend, Food & Wine has a list of “25 Christmas Appetizers to Wow a Crowd”. The cheese ball looks particularly good!

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