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-(Satpal Singh Johal)- Welcome to the 354nd day, December 20 of 2023. The 12th day from today will be the beginning of 2024.

-Canada’s current population is a little over 40,528300, and this number is 1030378 higher since January 2023. The country’s 96% population increase is due to international migration.

-A continued population increase is also a reason home prices are not declining in Canada, Bank of Canada’s deputy governor Toni Gravelle says.

-The EV era has started phasing in, and charging an electric vehicle (EV) routinely at home may add around $100 to the electricity bill every month.

-Level-1 chargers usually come with EVs and they can be plugged into a regular wall outlet.

-Installation for a level-2 charger can cost up to $1500, and a level-3 charger for a detached home costs from $3000 to $5000. The installation cost for condo buildings may vary from $5000 to $35000 for a shared level-2 charging facility.

-Tina Kaur Panesar (28) is arrested and charged (1st degree) reportedly for killing a female member of her own family in Ladner near Surrey (BC).

-To boost math learning, school students from grades 4 to 12 can get free online support. With funding from the Government of Ontario, tutors (1 to 1) are available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 3 to 9 pm.

Here is the weblink to sign up!: https://tvomathify.com/register/student?_gl=1*7to2rx*_ga*MjEzNjgxOTE2My4xNzAwMjI3OTg2*_ga_N77Y3TFVJS*MTcwMDIyNzk4Ni4xLjEuMTcwMDIyNzk5OS40Ny4wLjA

-Friday, December 22 will be the last school day before Winter break for the holiday season begins.

-Toronto police aim to hire 307 uniformed officers and 102 staff, improve 911 response times, tackle hate crimes and more.