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Saturday March 8th, 2025 night edition

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A single Toronto Tesla location claimed over 1,200 sales, raising concerns about possible rebate misuse.

Transport Canada is investigating potential irregularities in Tesla’s sales amid the suspension of the rebate program.

Canadian officials are investigating an unusual spike in Tesla vehicle sales that coincided with the suspension of the federal EV rebate program in January.

Over a three-day period, Tesla reported selling 8,600 vehicles at four locations across the country, resulting in $43 million in government rebates.

One Tesla location in Toronto reported more than 1,200 sales on January 11 alone, accounting for $4 million in rebates.

The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association has urged Transport Canada to investigate, citing potential misuse of the rebate system.

Officials are now reviewing the Tesla sales data to determine if any irregularities occurred during the program’s final days. »

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Is Making A Big Change To How THPS4 Works

Authored by kotaku.com

After some teases and rumors, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced on March 4.

The game, like 2020's THPS 1+2, is a full remake of two past games from the Tony Hawk franchise, specifically Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 launches July 11 on Xbox, Game Pass, PlayStation, Switch, and PC. »

Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories

Authored by cbc.ca
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Trudeau said that while any government can undo the work of a previous government, Canadians can ensure child care survives if they are "very clear on the need to keep this going.".

Discussions between the Trudeau government and the two provinces that have not signed an agreement are continuing.

As part of the agreements struck with the provinces, the Liberal government paid $6 billion to Quebec, which already had its own child care program. »

Zelensky's approval rating jumps to 68% after Trump clash, poll shows

Authored by kyivindependent.com

President Volodymyr Zelensky's approval rating has risen to 68% following his heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on March 7.

Between Feb. 14 and March 4, trust in Zelensky increased to 68%, with the share of those who do not trust him dropping to 29%, improving his net approval rating to +38%.

Trump had earlier accused Zelensky of being a "dictator without elections" while blaming his administration for prolonging the war. »

Charges filed in deaths of 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans whose bodies were found in friend’s backyard

Authored by apnews.com

Two men were charged Wednesday in the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans whose bodies were found in a backyard two days after they got together to watch the final game of the regular season in 2024.

In the weeks and months since the three deaths, the case went viral on TikTok and other social platforms for its true-crime overtones.

And family members of the three men have taken their frustrations to Kansas City-area media, questioning when there would be charges. »