The Daily Buzz

Today’s Top Stories:

🚨 Massive Grow-Op Busted After Shots Fired: Durham police stumbled on 29K illegal weed plants while investigating gunshots at a warehouse. The discovery comes as gun violence rises in the region.

🇨🇦 Trudeau's Cabinet Gets a Makeover - PM's doing a cabinet shuffle today after key players bounced. Freeland's out, and the pressure's on JT to make his next move.

🇺🇸 What's Going Down at The White House? - Biden and Harris both ditched their holiday plans with zero heads up. DC's buzzing about another possible shutdown.

Weekend Watch

Fam, it's been an amazing first 3 weeks since we launched Morning Buzz! As we head into the holidays, we're taking a short break and will be back in your inbox on January 6th. But don't worry - we're coming back stronger than ever with our new Daily Deals & Steals section, bringing you exclusive hookups you won't find anywhere else. Now let's get into what's good this weekend:

FOR THE PARTY PEOPLE:

• 🎪 Circuit: WINTER RAVE at Last Call (Dec 20) - House & techno party behind a fridge door, complete with pasta bar and holiday surprises. 10PM-3AM

• 🎅 15th Annual Bad Santa Party at The Fifth (Dec 20-21) - Toronto's naughtiest holiday tradition returns with DJ DXB & Jesse Lucas. Early bird gets free cover before 10PM

• 🎸 Oasis & Weezer Tribute Night at Adelaide Hall (Dec 20) - Local supergroup PARKLIFE + Surf Wax covering the classics. 8PM-12AM, 19+

SEASONAL VIBES:

• ⛸️ Hangar Skate at YZD (Opens Dec 20) - Free outdoor skating with $5 rentals, plus holiday market and plaza lighting ceremony on opening night. 5PM-9PM

• 🌟 Winter Skating at The Bentway (Opens Dec 21) - The iconic 220m figure-eight trail returns. Daily 12PM-9PM through Jan 5

• 🔥 Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival (Dec 21) - The neighbourhood's legendary fire and light show. 6PM-8PM

ARTS & CULTURE:

• 👟 Maker Friday: The Culture at AGO (Dec 20) - Free sneaker customization workshop inspired by hip-hop culture. 6PM-9PM

• 🎭 Winter Blooms: Circus at the Garden (Dec 20-22) - Aerial silks and acrobatics show at Toronto Botanical Garden. Multiple showtimes

• 🎹 Charlie Brown Christmas at DROM Taberna (Dec 21) - Live jazz tribute to the classic holiday album. 4:30PM

DIY:

• 👖 Deck The Denim Workshop in The Junction (Dec 20-21) - Customize your own denim jacket while vibing to holiday movies. 7PM-10PM

Yesterday’s Highlights:

🏈 CHARGERS RALLY: Herbert threw for 284 yards and 2 TDs in 34-27 win over Broncos; Cool history made - Dicker nailed first fair-catch kick (57 yards!) in NFL since 1976! Chargers now super close to playoffs at 9-6.

🏀 BULLS SHOCK CELTICS: LaVine went off for season-high 36 points in 117-108 win; Bulls hit 19 threes; Wild finish with 3 Celtics techs (Tatum, Brown & coach Mazzulla)! Bulls have won 3 straight now.

🏒 OILERS WIN THRILLER: Beat Bruins 3-2 in OT; Ekholm scored winner; McDavid and Draisaitl were amazing (Draisaitl hit 900 NHL points!); Oilers hot lately - won 6 of last 7 games.

🏒 SENS EDGE FLAMES: Tkachuk scores winner in OT for 3-2 victory; Sens are on fire with 5 straight wins; Ullmark keeps winning too - 7 straight games as goalie.

🏀 NETS DRAMA: Claxton ejected after throwing ball into stands vs Raptors; Had 7 points, 5 rebounds in just 11 minutes before getting tossed; Nets still led 52-46 at half despite losing him.