MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Lots to do in The6ix this first weekend of October

You can be up all night for Nuit Blanche, run the distance for The Cure, or get your paddles ready for Picklefest. GETTING THERE: NO TTC closures in effect, but GO Trains replaced by busses on the Lakeshore East line all weekend.

Out of hospital and back to the office!

The Toronto Police officer shot on Wednesday actually returned to work – and a standing ovation – at 53 Division the next day.  This, amid reports the alleged shooter has been in the criminal justice system on numerous charges including gun offences.

Ready to ‘fall back?’

Daylight Saving Time comes to an end on November 3rd.  As we prepare ourselves for the darker days ahead, the push to make DST permanent across Canada continues.  But it won’t be that easy, unless all provinces — and even our neighbours to the south — sign on.

KEEP THE CHANGE

You break it, you pay for it

Lots of Canadians have had to renew their mortgages at peak rates over the last couple of years.  But, as rates come down, many might be thinking about breaking their mortgages to lock in at a lower rate.  If you’re thinking about it, one mortgage expert has some advice and a warning about potential pitfalls depending on your situation.

How is your credit card balance these days?

According to the Bank of Canada Governor, the share of borrowers who carry a credit card balance of at least 90% of their limit is continuing to climb - and is now above historical levels.  But there’s hope - with organizations like Credit Counselling Society that offer free services.  And the sooner the better!

More Canadians are going bust

The number of bankruptcy filings and consumer proposals has jumped 9% year-over-year. In the last year more than 134,000 people were in trouble. But here’s the “bright side” – when you factor in population growth, the “per capita” rate of people in trouble is below pre-pandemic levels and around the 20-year average.

POPPING OFF ON TIK TOK

What’s in the rug?  (We should find out today)

A haunted house, a fence and a buried rug…and the rest is Cock-a-doodle crazy! Check it out HERE.

HEALTHY START

Advice from a fisherman friend

We’ve all heard that salmon is good for you, but what do you look for when buying it? According to two experts, pay attention to the colour. The brighter the better!

MORE WEEKEND WONDERS

Pumpkin Party

Fancy hitting up a pumpkin patch this weekend? There are plenty of options around the GTA including these nine options.

Slow Cooker Satisfaction

As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, who doesn’t love a slow cooker dinner? The crew from Martha Stewart’s kitchen have 28 recipe ideas that should get you through to Halloween!