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Big power outage | Jumbo rate cut coming? | Police want 13.8% funding increase
Top of the morning! Foggy and wet today, with a high of 5 degrees.
OAKVILLE’S MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE
Big Oakville power outage
Update on power #outage in South #Oakville. The original cause of the outage is due to a pole fire on Allen St. Our crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Estimated time of Restoration: 11:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
— OakvilleHydro (@Oakvillehydro)
12:20 AM • Dec 11, 2024
Power was out all evening for more than 3,000 homes in Southeast Oakville after a pole fire on Allen St.
How low will they go?
The Bank of Canada unveils its latest decision on interest rates at 8:45 this morning. A lot of analysts are expecting a half-percentage point cut.
Police seek 13.8% funding increase
Halton Police are looking for a 13.8% increase in their operating budget, which will be discussed at a regional council meeting tonight. The service says the increase is being driven by compensation increases and resource needs as the region grows. Some councillors are proposing for the increase to be even more so the service can hire more officers, which will be debated tonight.
Heading to the polls in 2025?
No surprise, but the Canadian Press reports that Queen’s Park is buzzing with election speculation for the new year. Fast tracking of bills, rebate cheques, and the Premier refusing to rule out an early election are fueling the chatter.
One application for Midtown developments?
The town is considering a new system for development in Midtown that will enable it to issue development permits in one-application and with one-approval. This compares to the traditional way of doing things which involves separate processes for re-zoning, site-plan, and variance approvals.
York Police arrest 17 people following home invasions
Police allege they were part of a bigger criminal network planning home invasions, armed robberies and trafficking drugs. They laid 83 charges and recovered $14-million worth of drugs.
Great State of Canada: Trump
Donald Trump keeps calling Canada a state. Now on his Truth Social platform, he’s calling Justin Trudeau its Governor, and looking forward to talking more about tariffs and trade.
Doug says we’re actually a threat to them!
The Premier stood firm against proposed tariffs during Question Period on Tuesday, saying “you wonder why the President-Elect Trump wants to put tariffs? Because we're a threat to the U.S. Because we're a manufacturing powerhouse. We created more manufacturing jobs last year than all 50 U.S. states combined.” You can watch the Premier’s words at the 12:30 mark in the video above.
Accused CEO killer in court
The man accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in Manhattan appeared in a Pennsylvania court. He’s fighting extradition to New York to face the charges.
#FreeLuigi trending
That CEO walked around and let people die without doing shit. Cops do the same and arguably more. #FreeLuigi#LuigiMangione has done more good for society then any CEO or cop.
— Colesnor (@Colesnor)
1:39 AM • Dec 10, 2024
Only on socials… many are supporting the man charged in the public execution of an American insurance executive, highlighting a belief that America’s healthcare industry is broken.
Hooray! Soon no need to remove your laptop or liquids from your carry-on when going through security at Toronto Pearson
Calling all air travellers departing from @TorontoPearson !
CT X-ray technology is now available on one screening line at the Toronto Pearson T1 international checkpoint with more to come in 2025. No need to take liquids and laptops out of your carry-on with this technology! Read… x.com/i/web/status/1…— CATSA (@catsa_gc)
6:31 PM • Dec 10, 2024
Jasper fire tops Environment Canada’s 2024 weather list
Summer rainfall in Ontario and scorching Arctic heat also make the list.
Latest recall: Pistachio Dubai chocolate bar due to Salmonella concerns
Check for this brand: Pistachio-flavoured Dubai chocolate bar made by Oasis Treasures. More here from the CFIA.
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POLL RESULTS
Angels Win! Here’s yesterday’s poll results on your favourite tree topper!
KEEP THE CHANGE
Traffic costs
A new study by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis finds that the impact of traffic congestion in the GTHA is $44.7-billion. It also states that the impact on quality of life is 3x greater than the economic one.
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HEALTHY START
When to have that first cup?
Best to wait until after breakfast, according to BBC Science Focus. Experts say taking it an hour after you’ve absorbed your meal allows your body to handle nutrients better.
It’s not just a pimple
GQ has three signs that your skin flare up might be something more serious than acne.
AND… ANOTHER THING!
Favourite Christmas song of all time
The team at Billboard are out with their list of the 100 Best Christmas Songs of all time. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” tops the list.
POLL: Which Billboard top Christmas song pick is your favourite? |