Montreal Alouettes Chasing that 9th Grey Cup Ring 🏆💍 + Other News That's Totally Fire 🔥

Montreal Alouettes: Grey Cup Dreams are Real 🏈

Yo, sports fanatics! The Montreal Alouettes are on a mission to snag their 9th Grey Cup win! The 112th Grey Cup is gonna be lit, with the Alouettes battling it out against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. CFL fans are hyped, no cap! But that's not all that's poppin' in the news, so keep reading!

Sports Deets 🏀🏒🥊

The Oilers cooked the Hurricanes, Jets' player Perfetti is making moves, and there was some UFC throwdown. If you're all about that action, you already knew, but now it's official!

Political Lowdown 🏛️

Politics is still wilding, as always. McGuinty is keeping all options on the table when it comes to buying new fighter jets, the Interim PBO's got big plans, and there's some drama with NDP leadership candidates. Stay woke, fam!

Biz Buzz 💼

A toy got yeeted off the shelves, people are wondering if the nickel is about to be canceled, and Canadian shoppers are switching up their game because of tariffs. Money moves, y'all!

Health Check 💊

P.E.I. is tryna fix its fam doctor shortage (finally!), Canadian scientists are diving deep into cognitive decline, and there's a baby formula recall, so parents, stay vigilant!

Entertainment Spill 🎬🎵

RIP to the Americana troubadour Todd Snider, a true legend. And get this: a Labubu movie is in the works! Our childhood dreams are becoming reality!

Life Hacks 💯

Is it okay to pay your grandparents for babysitting? That's what everyone is wondering. Plus, alternatives to hormone therapy are being discussed for all the girlies!

Climate and Environment 🌍

They're tracking cattle in Brazil to stop deforestation (major W for the planet!) and a seal dipped out to avoid getting got by some orcas. Survival of the fittest, bruh!

Sci-Tech Stuff 🚀

The feds are throwing cash at Canada's commercial space race. To the moon, Alice!

Legal Eagle ⚖️

A massage therapist pled guilty to sexual assault. Real talk, that's messed up.

Weather Report 🌨️

Snowfall warning? Fog advisory? Stay cozy and drive safe, y'all!

Accidents and Incidents 🚨

A hydro pole took someone out, an 84-year-old grandma passed away in a house fire (RIP), and a multi-vehicle collision shut down Highway 11. Sending good vibes to everyone affected.

Scarborough Gym Goes Up in Flames 🔥

Okay, so a two-alarm fire just went down at a former kickboxing gym on Danforth Avenue in Scarborough. The building was under construction, so it was empty, and the fire crews extinguished that bad boy, so we love that. The 113 Danforth bus route was detouring, but it's back to normal now. Roads were closed, but they're back open now. They're still tryna figure out what started the blaze, so stay tuned for more.

Alouettes' History: Grey Cup Glory Days 🏆

But back to the Alouettes, let's throw it back to their previous 8 Grey Cup wins! History lesson time:

• Grey Cup 110 (2023): The Alouettes clapped the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24. Tyson Philpot went crazy and caught a crucial touchdown in the final minutes.
• Grey Cup 98 (2010): The Alouettes edged out the Saskatchewan Roughriders 21-18. This was quarterback Anthony Calvillo's final Grey Cup victory!
• Grey Cup 97 (2009): The Alouettes pulled a W from the jaws of defeat against the Saskatchewan Roughriders 28-27, when the Roughriders lost after getting penalized for having too many players on the field when they were about to win.
• Grey Cup 90 (2002): The Alouettes defeated Edmonton 25-16. This was quarterback Anthony Calvillo's first Grey Cup win.
• Grey Cup 65 (1977): Montreal destroyed Edmonton 41-6, but the game was played on a ice field
• Grey Cup 62 (1974): Montreal edged Edmonton 20-7, winning after losing 7 times in a row to Edmonton.
• Grey Cup 58 (1970): Montreal defeated Calgary 23-10. The first time that two third-place teams had met in the Grey Cup.
• Grey Cup 37 (1949): The Montreal Alouettes, were then known as the Montreal AAA Winged Wheelers, and won their first Grey Cup.