1. ROB FORD PASSES AWAY
Rob Ford’s family announced Tuesday morning that the former mayor passed away after an ongoing battle with cancer.
OBITUARY: Former mayor Rob Ford dead at age 46 https://t.co/35TfivlqH3 pic.twitter.com/RlH1azsWMI
— CP24 (@CP24) March 22, 2016
2. TERRORIST ATTACK
Dozens of people are dead following a terrorist attack in Brussels. There were two explosions at the airport and one in the metro. No Canadians have been reported injured.
Horrific news out of Brussels. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Belgium.
— John Tory (@JohnTory) March 22, 2016
Our hearts are with #Brussels.
(Art by @geesubay) pic.twitter.com/bMYnAZXDmv
— HuffPost Canada (@HuffPostCanada) March 22, 2016
3. BUDGET DAY
The Federal budget comes down at 4pm today. Expected highlights include:
– Boosts for the middle class
– Historic investment in First Nations
– Funding for green technology
– Jobs for youth
– Infrastructure investment
In #Budget2016, we’ll introduce the Canada Child Benefit: A bigger, tax-free, fair, automatic monthly child benefit.https://t.co/MyolLZ5gPK
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 21, 2016
4. SPRING TURNING TO WINTER
Environment Canada is calling for snow, rain and ice pellets this week. It’s supposed to start raining this afternoon.
#Spring is finally here! What’s the #weather like where you are? https://t.co/10U7XLCh6h #SpringDay pic.twitter.com/KKT4wC9Wx1
— Environment Canada (@environmentca) March 20, 2016
5. NEW IPHONE
Apple announced the iPhone SE yesterday. The smaller, more budget friendly model has a better battery and sells for $579 CDN.
Here's what you can do with the new #iPhoneSE. https://t.co/jxFEancxDnhttps://t.co/SL1as8Z67H
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) March 21, 2016