Alberta Discreetly Removes Classroom Distancing Rules
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health signed an order lifting a mandate that requires students to physically distance in classrooms when they return to the new school year. Dr. Deena Hinshaw endorsed the order stating that “an operator of a school does not need to ensure that students, staff members, and visitors are able to […]
What’s It Like to Live in Vaughan, Ontario?
As the 18th largest city in Canada and the second largest city in York Region, Vaughan is a bustling city with much to offer its residents. Situated on the northern border of Toronto, Vaughan links the GTA to the rural northern part of York Region. The city’s location between the urban space of Toronto and […]
5th day in a row Ontario Reports 100 New COVID-19 Cases
For the fifth day in a row, Ontario reported more than 100 new cases of the coronavirus. On Sunday, the province processed 25,098 tests, and there were 114 new cases of the virus confirmed by The Ministry of Health. This is a slight increase from the cases confirmed on the previous day, but they remain short […]
What’s It Like to Live in Barrie, Ontario?
Situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe, the City of Barrie is a welcoming central Ontario city that offers comfortable urban living at the gateway to the serene wilderness of Georgian Bay and Northern Ontario. This growing city has a strong sense of community and a great deal to offer its residents. Outlined here […]
Amazon’s Prime Air Gets Ready to Launch in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration has given Amazon approval to conduct a drone airline in the U.S., giving Amazon the ability to offer commercial deliveries. The ruling allows Amazon to deliver packages to customers safely and efficiently. Amazon’s vice president in charge of Prime Air, David Carbon, said: “This certification is an important step forward for […]
REIT Investors Lose Money Despite Canadian Property Market Soaring
Covid-19 briefly froze Canada’s private real estate market, but now it has gone back up; unfortunately, the stock market equivalent is not. The average selling price for homes went up by almost 17 per cent in July, with the national home price index going up by 7.4 per cent. On the other hand, investors are having […]
Firefighters in Southwestern Nova Scotia Battle Stubborn Wildfires
Firefighters are battling a wildfire in southwestern Nova Scotia, after crews were busy on Thursday evening, fighting fires in the West Pubnico and Argyle areas. The fire in West Pubnico was contained by late Thursday; however, crews are still battling the wildfire in Argyle, still burning. Lands and Forest says that the fire is about […]
The Pandemic: Will People Move Out of Big Cities?
The coronavirus pandemic could affect the way we view the biggest cities in the world. Big cities such as New York, Toronto, London, and Tokyo have a significant impact on their economy because of individuals working for some of their most prominent companies. Unfortunately, their large populations also make them a breeding ground for the […]
Apple blocks Facebook from informing users about their 30% ‘Tax’
Apple blocked Facebook from letting its users know that Apple would collect 30 per cent of in-app purchases. Apple explained that the update would violate an App Store rule that doesn’t allow developers to show irrelevant information to their users. The new feature lets users buy tickets for events directly through the app, but Apple’s […]
WestJet announces a ‘zero-tolerance mask policy’
West Jet is implementing new rules that could have passengers banned for a year from traveling with the airline if they refuse to wear a face mask. The airline is launching its zero-tolerance mask policy on September 1, outlining the potential outcomes for passengers who elect not to wear a mask. The airline shared that passengers […]