TOP CLICKS: The week that was in viral stories
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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:
Government report predicts 2040 dystopia: Collapsed economy, hunting for food
An internal government report found that a dystopian future could become a reality for more and more Canadians, Bryan Passifiume reported.
The ominous report, from Policy Horizons Canada, warned that wealth and property ownership is entirely generational, post-secondary education is no longer a key to success and hungry Canadians will resort to poaching wildlife to feed their families — as early as 2040.
Upward social mobility will be unheard of in 15 years if current economic policy stays the course, while home ownership — already out of reach of many — will be the lone domain of the lucky few with family wealth.
Any hopes of building a better life will all but disappear.
Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic voted among league’s worst in NBA player poll
NBA players were asked who they thought were among the most overrated and underrated players, which coaches were among the league’s best and worst, and who they thought this year’s MVP should be. The players did not disappoint.
It probably helped that the NBAers were able to remain anonymous, resulting in some intriguing results, with names like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Donovan Mitchell and LeBron James being thrown around.
The Raptors as a team received zero votes as either the NBA’s best or worst, surprisingly, but head coach Darko Rajakovic didn’t get much love.
WARMINGTON: Peel cops fatally shoot ‘high risk’ offender at Pearson airport
A 30-year-old man was shot dead after two Peel Regional Police officers discharged their guns on a “high risk” offender who pointed his weapon and charged at a cop at Pearson International Airport on Thursday.
The victim was “preparing to travel,” Joe Warmington reported, when he got into a disagreement with airport security about parking outside the departure area of Terminal 1 before police were called.
And that’s when things escalated, with a female officer responding to the scene and two other officers backing her up.
The officer is being investigated by SIU.
Paige Spiranac’s ‘conservative’ outfit still too much for some golf fans
Paige Spiranac could wear coveralls two sizes too big with a XXL turtleneck underneath and a parka on top while hitting the links and someone would still probably find the outfit offensive.
The golf influencer’s recent attempt to dress in a “conservative” manner backfired, despite her cleavage being completely covered, Dan Bilicki reported.
Sure, the bodysuit boasted an open back, but that was all it took to ruffle the feathers of golf fans.
The blond bombshell posted several pics and clips of herself hitting the golf course last week wearing a beige bodysuit with an open back, which apparently irked some fans.
Spiranac, as always, took it in stride over how people were “so mad” about her style choice. But at least she was at one of her favourite driving ranges, hopefully taking any frustrations out on the balls.
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KINSELLA: Conservatives’ fall in the polls could lead to fall of the Conservative Party
Just a few short months ago, the Conservatives were enjoying extraordinary popularity — and their lead over the Liberals seemed insurmountable.
And then everything changed.
Trump was elected. Trudeau stepped down. Tariffs and the 51st state. Carney stepped up. And Poilievre and the Conservatives refused to adjust their strategy accordingly, Warren Kinsella noted.
Barring some extraordinary event, they are going to lose the election, perhaps badly.
And a Liberal majority seems probable. What will the Tories do then?
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