TOP CLICKS: The week that was in viral stories

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Whether it’s local news, provincial and national politics, or the worlds of celebrity and sports, we have you covered.

Some stories set the world on fire. And these ones are the most popular online stories from the past seven days, clicked on by Sun readers like you.

Here are our top stories:

LILLEY: Justin Trudeau, your time is up, you need to leave now

If Justin Trudeau truly believes in Canada and wants the best for Canadians, then he should have called it a day as prime minister long time ago.

But, nooooooooooo. Trudeau’s pride and refusal to listen has got in the way of that.

The straw that broke the camel’s back came in the form of Chrystia Freeland’s scathing resignation letter, and the aftermath served as perhaps the final nail in Trudeau’s coffin.

Now, dozens of Liberal MPs have called on the PM to step down, joining millions of Canadians who feel the same way, Brian Lilley wrote.

And instead of going graciously, it might be more of a “don’t let the door hit you on the way out” vibe.

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Brazilian fitness influencer has ‘perfect female body,’ according to AI

What’s it like to have the world’s “perfect female body?”

Don’t ask us because we certainly don’t know. But Brazilian fitness influencer Karol Rosalin, on the other hand, has it.

AI looked at well-being, health and strength and the 25-year-old had it all in spades, with aesthetics like symmetry, proportion and overall harmony factored in, according to Brad Hunter.

Rosalin, who weight-trains five days a week and takes aerobic classes daily, called the recognition “incredible.”

And while she sticks to proteins, fruit, vegetables and oats, experts noted that her regimen and diet may not yield similar results for others. Damn.

Sydney Sweeney fires back at body shamers after viral bikini photos

Sydney Sweeney can’t catch a break.

It seems like all year, critics have been unkind about the actress’ appearance, from her face to her boobs. But body-shamers have taken things to a new low, saying horrible, unkind things after paparazzi photos of Sweeney in a bikini went viral, Mark Daniell reported.

But because the Euphoria star isn’t one to take things sitting down, Sweeney fired back with a message of her own.

Not only did she share screenshots of the mean messages, she also included a highlight reel of her getting in fighting shape for her upcoming role as former professional boxer Christy Martin in a new biopic.

Sweeney added no further commentary, but no words were needed. Good for her.

Toronto cop dies on duty after apparent medical emergency

A Toronto Police Holdup Squad officer died while executing a search warrant in North York early Thursday.

Det. John Park, a veteran cop of nearly 14 years, experienced a medical episode while conducting the warrant, Joe Warmington reported.

He was described as a “wonderful and loving father” who was “appreciated by everyone who knew him.”

Park’s “heartbreaking” and tragic death, just before Christmas, has devastated members of the service.

He leaves behind his wife and their two children, ages nine and five.

With Trudeau on the ropes, NDP’s curious timing for toppling government questioned

Statements made earlier this week by an NDP MP added fuel to fiery rumours that the New Democrats are running out the clock until their party leader becomes pension-eligible.

Of course, the remarks made by New Westminster—Burnaby MP Peter Julian came before NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed to bring down the government when Parliament returns next month.

But Julian’s words about Singh were in keeping with the party line, pun intended.

“What Jagmeet Singh said very clearly is that the Prime Minister has lost our confidence, he must resign,” Julian said in an interview — but he also mentioned February/March, which just happens to be right around when Singh’s six-year eligibility for a lifetime parliamentary pension begins, Bryan Passifiume reported.

If he gets to that date, it would mean Singh’s pension will start at $48,000 annually, and he will be eligible for a lifetime pension worth $2.4 million.

Despite publicly tearing up the two-year old supply and confidence agreement between the NDP and Liberals, and frequently criticizing the Trudeau Government, Singh has been reluctant to join with efforts by the Tories and Bloc Québécois to topple the government.

But without NDP support, neither opposition party would have enough votes for a successful confidence vote.

Now, NDP sources told the Toronto Sun they’ll introduce a non-confidence motion in late January at the earliest — the House of Commons resumes on Jan. 27.