Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. Fred Ko, born in 1916 in Vancouver, becomes one of the pandemic’s oldest victims

Fred Ko survived World War I, the Spanish Flu, World War II and so much more, but his lengthy life came to an end this past weekend. Ko, who was born in Vancouver in 1916, succumbed to COVID-19 on what was the province’s deadliest weekend yet. His children said it happened so fast and they were forced to say goodbye to the beloved father and grandfather over video.

Born in Vancouver in 1916, Fred Ko becomes one of the pandemic's oldest victims | CBC News https://t.co/EUgyxzhg1i

— Yvette Brend (@ybrend) December 4, 2020

2. Massive telescope collapse caught on camera in Puerto Rico

The 57-year-old Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico was once the largest radio telescope in the world, weighing 900 tonnes. One of the cables supporting the telescope snapped in August and another in early November, leading to the entire telescope collapsing under the weight on Tuesday. It was all caught on astonishing video.

Watch: The moment the giant telescope collapsed, this week, at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. pic.twitter.com/HhfkwoAXzT

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) December 3, 2020

3. NHL and NHLPA still trying to figure out details regarding upcoming season

Hockey fans want the NHL to return, but talks between the NHL and NHLPA have not been producing much to be positive about lately. However, Pierre LeBrun reported this morning that the two sides discussed options for a 52-game and 56-game season on Thursday, which would likely not start until mid-January. Nothing is done yet, as economic issues remain.

As per NHL and NHLPA talks last night, 52-game and 56-game both on the table but sources say both the league and NHLPA would prefer 56 games if time allows. Remember that they want to end Cup final in early July.
Again, nothing is done yet. Economic issues remain.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) December 4, 2020

4. Residents of a British village rallying to save their pub

This may not be your typically notable world news that is seen in ‘5 things’, but most people can sympathize with these British lads. Residents of Stonesfield, England are rallying together to try and save their local pub, which is currently up for sale. It’s the only one left in the town and it’s up for sale, so they’re pooling money to try and buy it and keep it open!

"Every village needs a pub,"says Stonesfield resident Steve Callaghan. "It's the hub of the community."https://t.co/7Srx7jgd2l

— CBC Radio (@cbcradio) December 2, 2020

5. Spotify Wrapped is once again taking over the social media

If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve surely seen your friends and family sharing their Spotify Wrapped for 2020. The annual summary of your music-listening habits on Spotify has become a December staple over recent years, as people excitedly share their top artists, songs, genres and more for the past year. Just log in to Spotify to get yours if you haven’t already!

#2020Wrapped is finally here!
👉 https://t.co/DEkWri0PVR 👈 pic.twitter.com/yx5tPciZjA

— Spotify (@Spotify) December 2, 2020