MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

How low can it go?

Some experts are expecting a half-point cut in the Bank of Canada rate today. 

It’s happened again…and again!

York Regional Police are investigating two more instances of rocks being tossed at moving vehicles in Markham, the latest incidents happening October 19th. This has happened eleven times now.  One driver was hurt. 

Trudeau faces his Cock-a-doodle Caucus today

The prime minister is facing a meeting today where some of his MPs will demand he step down.  Will he? Or will he suspend the sitting of the House?

Quarter Pounder with cheese please — but hold the E-coli

The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says an E. coli outbreak linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder has lead to one death and 10 hospitalizations.  Some of the illnesses might be linked to slivered onions.

Welcome back Toronto Raptors!

What you need to know about their 30th season getting underway at home tonight

Freak accident

A woman has died after she was impaled by a swordfish bill in her chest while she was surfing Indonesia last week. It happened off the coast of Sumatra.

Bus ban on e-bikes?

The TTC is considering a winter ban on e-scooters and e-bikes due to potential battery fire risks made worse by salty roads. If approved, the ban would apply to TTC property and vehicles.

Bike vs car debate

As the province tables its new legislation on bike lanes, a study done for the UK government finds bike lanes don’t increase traffic congestion after all. The research concludes that if you put in more lanes for cars, eventually it encourages more people to drive, clogging up roads a few years later. The study also concludes that more bike lanes generally result in more cyclists on the road too.

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KEEP THE CHANGE

Moi rewards

If you shop at Metro or Food Basics, you’re about to get a new rewards program. It’s called Moi Rewards and it launches Thursday. It comes after Metro’s split with Air Miles as its reward program provider. You can also link the rewards to some RBC cards.

Disappearing down payments

A group of 117 homebuyers are out about $4-million in down payments on their new build homes as the developer enters receivership. It’s alleged the developer was selling homes without the legal approvals to do so and told CBC News it was a “calculated risk”.

Golden egg

What’s the best way to save for retirement? It depends on your situation says one expert, who is offering some advice.

HEALTHY START

The spice that can kick weight loss

Cayenne pepper comes out tops for cranking up metabolism and potentially supporting weight loss, according to one expert and best-selling author who also offers some tips on how to include it in your meals.

Mom feet

It seems pregnancy might permanently change your shoe size. Swelling, changes to gait and fallen arches are impacts of the changes to body weight and centre of gravity that happen during pregnancy. Some scientists say it’s time to do more research on the long-term effects.

AND…. ANOTHER THING

Gate lice beware

Fun fact – did you know that people who try to board a flight before it’s their turn are called “gate lice”? Well American Airlines is testing out a program to stop them. The new system blasts a sound if you scan your boarding card too early at the gate, and the agent gets a message telling them which boarding group you’re supposed to be in.

Ho Ho Ho!

We haven’t even gotten through Halloween yet, but plans are already underway for this year’s Christmas Market. The Distillery Winter Village runs from November 13^th to January 5^th.

Thanks for reading Cockadoodle News! Have a wonderful Wednesday!