After years of avoiding tax hikes, Canada's Capital might not have another choice in 2025. Today, this thought is being put into the universe by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who admitted that a 2.9 percent tax increase could be in the works. Meantime, some restaurants have bumped up their default tip options. We explain why in Hour 1. Plus, have you noticed more wasps buzzing around your head? Andrew Pinsent speaks to a wildlife control specialist, as we try to make sense of a recent spike in yellowjackets.

<p>After years of avoiding tax hikes, Canada's Capital might not have another choice in 2025. Today, this thought is being put into the universe by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who admitted that a 2.9 percent tax increase could be in the works. Meantime, some restaurants have bumped up their default tip options. We explain why in Hour 1. Plus, have you noticed more wasps buzzing around your head? Andrew Pinsent speaks to a wildlife control specialist, as we try to make sense of a recent spike in yellowjackets.</p>

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