MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

911, 311 or 211 ?

Time to know the difference! A campaign launches to make sure you pick the right one.

Only 247 sold!

Just 247 new-build condos were sold in the entire GTA in September. That’s 85% below the 10-year average. Interest rate cuts have done little to kickstart the new build condo market.

Cock-a-doodle Oh NO You Don’t!  

A Good Samaritan thwarts a carjacking in York Region.

You’re outta there (and into prison)!

Ontario’s Solicitor General calls for a “three strike rule" for repeat offenders out on bail to end a “catch-and-release bail system.”

They want to get you there safety and SWIFT-ly

The TTC is increasing service and staffing for Taylor Swift’s concert dates on November 14, 15 and 16 and again on November 21, 22 and 23.

One more win!

The Dodgers get past the slumping Yankees 4-2 last night for 3-0 advantage in World Series.

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KEEP THE CHANGE

Millennial money crunch

Seems millennials are falling behind other generations on the wealth front, and the drop in housing prices is to blame. They saw their net worth plunge 6.5% over the past year according to StatsCan, compared to all households which saw an increase of more than 5%. Having a bigger chunk of money tied up in housing rather than stocks and other investments drove the millennial slide.

No tax under $1-million!

The Conservatives say if they form the next government, they’re going to axe the federal sales tax on new-build homes sold for less than $1-million. They think it’ll create an extra 30,000 new homes a year.

Social media gigs

According to LinkedIn, social media marketing is one of the fastest growing careers in the U.S with nearly 200,000 new roles expected to be created by 2030. Many of the jobs pay well and allow folks to work from home.

HEALTHY START

No more doctors’ notes?

We’ve heard this one before, but the Canadian Medical Association is saying it again. They’re calling for the end of sick notes at work so that docs can focus on treating patients.

Clocks change and feeling crummy?

The clock on your phone isn’t the only thing that gets changed this weekend, so does your circadian rhythm. Here’s some science on how the change effects your body.

The “October Slide”

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Some TikTok users with chronic illnesses are sharing their experiences of what they call the “October Slide”. It’s a phenomenon where chronic illnesses get worse at this time of year. Experts suggest a change in temperature, humidity, light exposure and barometric pressure could be behind the change.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

Big mistake if you’re on the move

Experts weigh in on the biggest mistake people often make with their passport… and no, it’s not dropping it in a puddle.

Halloween Pot-luck anyone?

From Mac-o’-Lantern and Cheese to Hot Dog Mummies, here’s a list of 50 great Halloween inspired recipe ideas!

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