The Daily Buzz

Today’s Top Stories:

🚇 TTC Freezes Fares for 2025
Mayor Olivia Chow is keeping TTC fares frozen for a second year, alongside a 5.8% boost in service hours. Subway off-peak times will run every 5 minutes, and streetcars like Dundas will see 6-minute service daily. Major upgrades to Line 5 and Line 6 are also coming. Read more →

🇨🇦 Trudeau Responds to Trump
Justin Trudeau shot back at Donald Trump’s suggestion of merging Canada with the U.S., saying there’s “not a snowball’s chance in hell.” Trump claims he’d use "economic force" to push Canada, but Trudeau and Canadian leaders aren’t having it. Learn more →

🔥 Wildfire Forces Thousands to Flee
A massive wildfire tore through Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, forcing evacuations in the celebrity-heavy area. Homes worth millions are ablaze, with firefighters battling fierce winds to contain the flames. Stay updated →

Live & Loud Wednesday

Here's what's heating up Toronto's live entertainment scene:

Thursday, Jan 16:
Eric Prydz Presents 20 Years of Pryda @ History (7 PM)
A legend in house music, Eric Prydz is here to celebrate two decades of electrifying dance floors. For fans of deep, atmospheric beats.
🎟️ Grab Tix →

Saturday, Jan 18:
Paco Versailles @ Velvet Underground (7 PM)
Where flamenco meets disco. Paco Versailles’ genre-fusing rhythms will have you grooving all night. Perfect for anyone craving fresh, dance vibes.
🎟️ Grab Tix →

Thursday, Jan 23:
Joy Oladokun - The Blackbird Tour @ The Axis Club (7 PM)
Soulful and poignant, Joy Oladokun’s folk-pop delivers introspective lyrics with R&B undertones. A moving live experience.
🎟️ Grab Tix →

Friday, Jan 24:
Carol Ades - Late Start Tour @ The Drake Hotel (7 PM)
Indie-pop meets soulful storytelling. Carol Ades’ heartfelt lyrics and delivery are sure to leave a lasting impression.
🎟️ Grab Tix →

Saturday, Jan 25:
Ash @ History (8 PM)
Alt-rock royalty bring their electrifying presence to Toronto. A night filled with energy and classic anthems.
🎟️ Grab Tix →

Yesterday’s highlights:

🏀 LEBRON DEFIES TIME: LeBron James stunned the crowd with a left-handed windmill dunk in the Lakers' game against the Mavs, proving age is just a number.

🏀 ZION’S BACK: Zion Williamson made his return unforgettable with a 360 windmill dunk and 22 points, though the Pelicans fell short.

🏀 LAMELO SHINES: LaMelo Ball posted 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists in a stunning Hornets upset over the Suns.

🏒 LIGHTNING STRIKE LATE: Brayden Point scored with under a minute left to lift Tampa Bay to a 3-2 win over Carolina, snapping a four-game skid.

🏒 GOLDEN KNIGHTS DOMINATE: Vegas continued their mastery over San Jose with a 4-2 win, extending their unbeaten road streak against the Sharks.

🏒 BLUE JACKETS BREAK THE STREAK: Columbus overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Penguins 4-3 in a shootout, snapping a 15-game losing streak in Pittsburgh.

🏒 NHL RECORD SHATTERED: Tage Thompson unleashed a 103.7 mph shot, setting a new record for hardest goal in NHL EDGE tracking history.