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🚆 Transit Upgrades, Liberal Race, and Venezuela’s Turmoil
The Daily Buzz
Today’s Top Stories:
🚆 Ford Gov Unveils Big Transit Plans
The Ford government announced “GO 2.0,” a major upgrade to GO train service, including a tunnel under Highway 401 and new routes along Highway 407. This could mean faster, smoother commutes for Ontario travelers. Learn More →
🇨🇦 Liberal Leader Vote Set for March
The Liberals will select their new leader on March 9. Names like Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney are being floated, but the race is still wide open. Read More →
🌍 Maduro Sworn In; Machado Detained
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro started his third term amid election fraud accusations. Opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained after protests but has since been released. More Details →
In Case You Missed This
🎥 Obama & Trump Share Laughs?!
At Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, Obama and Trump were caught laughing together, sparking online buzz. Viewers joked about their unexpected camaraderie. Watch Now →
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Weekend Watch
FRIDAY VIBES:
🎤 Jerry Seinfeld & Jim Gaffigan @ Scotiabank Arena (7:30 PM)
Comedy titans unite for a night of nonstop laughs. From observational humour to dad jokes, this one’s a must-see.
🎶 Wax Candy Friday Night Disco @ Bambi’s (10 PM)
Soulful disco classics spun on vinyl. Grab a $10 ticket and let Cyclist + special guests Alto & Bili transport you back to the groovy era.
🎭 Live Sketch Comedy @ The Second City (7 PM)
Start your weekend with belly laughs at Second City’s all-new 90th revue. Tickets start at $29.
SATURDAY PICKS:
🛼 DJ Skate Nights @ Evergreen Brick Works (6 PM)
Skate under the stars with live DJ sets, food vendors, s’mores, and firepits. Perfect winter vibes for you and the crew.
🧩 Classic 500: Speed Puzzling Competition @ Left Field (1 PM)
Assemble a team of four and race to complete a 500-piece puzzle with beer and ballpark eats. $20 entry per team + prizes for winners.
🎶 Zachariah Porter Live @ Danforth Music Hall (6:30 PM)
Catch the Strip Mall Tease Tour, featuring Zachariah Porter’s indie hits. Tickets start at $38.
SUNDWAY WIND-DOWN:
🔍 Heist at the Nine-Nine @ Trivia Escape Rooms (Various Times)
Gather your squad and solve puzzles in this Brooklyn Nine-Nine–themed escape room. A fun mix of trivia and teamwork.
🔍 The Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Hilton Garden Inn Mississauga (6 PM)
Solve a murder over a three-course dinner! Interactive, comedic, and suspenseful fun for groups or couples. Tickets start at $109.65.
🎤 Are We Good Yet: International Stand-Up Comedy @ Backroom Comedy Club (8 PM)
Top comedians from around the globe bring the laughs. $20–$25 tickets for a night of cross-cultural hilarity.
Know about a can't-miss party, pop-up, or event coming up in the GTA? Let us know.
6ix Trivia ⚡What year did Toronto and the other areas around it link up to become the big 'megacity' it is today? |
Yesterday’s Highlights:
🏀 CAVS KEEP ROLLING: Cleveland won their 12th straight game, improving to an NBA-best 33-4. Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen led the way in a dominant performance.
🏀 ROCKETS SURGE: Alperen Sengun’s double-double and Jalen Green’s 27 points powered Houston to a win over Memphis, securing their spot as 2nd in the West.
🏀 TIMBERWOLVES ON A STREAK: Minnesota notched their 3rd-straight win with standout games from Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards.
🏒 STAAL’S HAT TRICK: Jordan Staal scored three goals to lift the Hurricanes over the Maple Leafs in a 6-3 victory. Carolina snapped Toronto’s five-game win streak.
🏒 STARS STAY HOT: Dallas extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Flyers.
🏒 BLUES DOMINATE DUCKS: Robert Thomas scored twice as St. Louis secured a 6-2 win over Anaheim.
🏒 SENATORS STRUGGLE: Ottawa was booed off the ice after a 4-0 loss to the Sabres in their first home game in nearly a month.
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