MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

CAA Worst Roads campaign kicks off

How are your tires holding up after that brutal winter? Hopefully better than the roads, which are littered with potholes. Well you can sound off in the annual CAA Worst Roads campaign, which kicks off today. The CAA says half of the respondents in a recent survey say they have experienced vehicle damage because of poor roads.

On the federal campaign trail

🟦 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’d drop the lowest income tax bracket by 2.25 percentage points, which compares to the Liberals’ proposed 1% cut.

🟥 Liberal Leader Mark Carney is promising to not cut transfers to the provinces or individuals, and he pledges to release a costed platform.

🟧 NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising to use Crown land to build 100,000 rent-controlled homes over the next ten years.

For more on the leader’s promises, click here.

Elections Canada head reaches out to social media companies

The boss of Elections Canada has talked with different social media platforms to address concerns about misinformation and to seek their support in an election campaign. CBC News also quotes Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault as saying, "I also encourage Canadians not to let their social media feed dictate what they read."

Updated travel warnings for China and U.S.

The Canadian government is now warning Canadians who travel to the U.S. for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required under new rules. The government is also advising that travellers to China should exercise a “high degree of caution” – particularly dual citizens – as it’s hard to provide consular and legal assistance. The updated advice comes after Ottawa confirmed four Canadians were executed in the country recently.

New research into a drug combo and heart health

A new study in the Journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that a combination of two cholesterol lowering drugs could significantly cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The research found that combining a statin with a cholesterol lowering drug called ezetimibe could reduce the risk of early death by 19%, a major heart issue by 18%, and a stroke by 17%. The findings challenge the notion that patients given a statin should be monitored for a couple of months before being given the other drug.

Trump slams George Clooney

“A second-rate movie star and failed political pundit” is how Donald Trump described George Clooney after the actor appeared on 60 Minutes. The star was promoting his Broadway version of the play Good Night, and Good Luck and pushing the importance of defending press freedoms. Trump called the 60 Minutes story a “total puff piece”.

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KEEP THE CHANGE

Tips to create “generational wealth” after 40

Financial Post has some tips for millennials who might be late to the investment game and might want to leave some sort of nest egg for the next generation. Topping the list of advice is the idea of winning by not losing, and resisting the temptation to invest in riskier investments in order to make up for lost time. The article suggests that leaving over $1.5-million to each child qualifies as generational wealth.

Consultants feel the DOGE pain

Shares in consulting firm Accenture dropped 7% last week after it said U.S. federal government budget tightening is already starting to impact its revenue, and warning that contracts could be cut.

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HEALTHY START

What’s in season

Canadian Food Focus has put together a neat chart on its website showing what fruits and vegetables are in season during each month of the year in Canada. It takes into account greenhouses and different growing techniques as well.

Do eye masks help you sleep better?

Shape.com quotes a sleep psychologist who says “studies have shown that using a sleep mask can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, making it a great option for anyone struggling with light pollution or restless nights.” The article quotes research that found out of 11 different “sleep interventions”, wearing an eye mask was the most effective at improving sleep quality.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

Spring BBQ recipes

Now that the snow is all gone, it’s time to fire up the BBQ (if you weren’t a winter griller all along)! Tasteofhome.com has 75 grilling ideas to get spring off to a great start!

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