-The B.C. government has introduced legislation that would allow municipalities to zone areas for rental developments only. Local governments currently do not have the ability to create that type of zoning.
-The father of a Toronto police officer who arrested the suspect in a van attack that left 10 dead and 14 injured is praising his son for doing “a good job.” Just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Toronto police said 25-year-old Alek Minnasian rented a van and drove it to the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area. Det. Sgt. Graham Gibson said on Tuesday the accused drove south on Yonge Street “striking pedestrians on the sidewalk and the roadway with the vehicle.” Story
-The Port Mann Bridge is open for business! It was closed last night for a police incident. However, the bridge is operational again for your morning commute. In another traffic related story, your gas bill could be going up again.
Chapter 4: View From Victoria
-New legislation will allow municipalities to zone for rental only housing and will require municipalities to compile reports on housing needs. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.
-Hank Azaria addressed the controversy with his famous Simpson’s character, Apu, last night on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
-Finance minister Carole James says new legislation unveiled yesterday will give municipalities greater control over rental housing, in a bid to ease the housing crisis. Story
Chapter 7: Squire On Sports
-At the beginning of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins first round series, if you were into predicting outcomes, you probably sat back and called this one a toss up. Now that we are into game 7, odds are whoever scores the first goal, will win the game...but it’s not that simple either.
-A forum will be held in Ottawa tonight, examining the implications of the Chinese government buying up corporations in Canada. The federal government is currently considering whether to allow a Chinese state owned firm to buy Aecon Group Limited, a major player in the construction industry.
-The Queen is offering her condolences to the families and friends of the people killed in Monday's van attack in Toronto. The statement issued early this morning says quote, ``Prince Philip and I join all Canadians in expressing our sadness following the terrible tragedy that occurred in Toronto.'' Now people are asking how much authorities can protect us and when do we have to start being more vigilant?
-A sharp drop in the FAANG group of tech stocks pushed the Nasdaq composite lower yesterday, with rising 10-year yields and contrasting earnings reports from industrials also adding to the pressure. Lori Pinkowski is here with Making Cents of the Markets.
-The motive behind the van attack allegedly perpetuated by Toronto man 25 year old Alek Manassian remains unclear. Police are still investigating a Facebook post purportedly written by Manassian, in which he refers to ‘Chads’ and ‘Staceys’ and appears to celebrate Elliot Rodger, a young man who went on a murderous rampage in California, and complained of being a virgin at age 22.
Chapter 12: Future of Work
-Are trades still a viable industry?
