Ontario School closes due to Coronavirus case detected
On Friday, 3 staff members in an eastern Ontario high school tested positive for COVID-19 causing the school to close. On Wednesday, the Renfrew County District School Board announced the closure of Fellowes High School in Pembroke, Ontario. The school will remain closed until public health officials decide its safe to reopen. Read more from […]
Canadian-U.S. border to remain closed through November
As coronavirus cases spike once again in some states, the United States and Canada’s borders restrictions will continue until the end of November. The travel restrictions, which do not include trade or travel by air, started back in March and would run out on September 21. Canadian officials insist that restrictions remain in effect for […]
Consumer price index is 0.1% higher in August
According to Statistics Canada, in August, the consumer price index was up 0.1 per cent compared to last year. In July, the annual inflation rate didn’t change from the year-over-year increase of 0.1 per cent. According to Refinitiv, a financial markets data firm, the economist estimate had been for a year-over-year increase of 0.4 per […]
Ontario reports more than 300 new coronavirus cases
For the second time in the last 3 days, Ontario reported more than 300 new coronavirus cases. Over the last 24 hours, there have been 315 new cases, up from 251 cases on the previous day. The new cases were the highest daily count since June 6 when there was a total of 387 new […]
Province seeks to downsize public gatherings in Peel, Ottawa, and Toronto
Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet is considering reducing the number of people allowed in social gatherings in 3 regions of the province. The new limit has yet to be announced, but the province is looking to reduce the size of private and outdoor gatherings in Toronto, Peel, and […]
Lego works tirelessly to look for a sustainable brick
On Tuesday, Danish toymaker LEGO announced that it would invest US$400 million to produce its fun, colorful bricks using sustainable materials instead of oil-based plastic. The investment will allow LEGO to become carbon neutral by 2022 in terms of its production, eliminate single-use plastic in packaging by 2025, and create all bricks from sustainable materials […]
MEC Sold to Private Investment Firm in the U.S.
On Monday, Mountain Equipment Co-op announced that Kingswood Capital Management would be acquiring all of its assets. MEC explained that the Los Angeles-based private investment firm’s deal was essential to ensure a stable future for the retail chain. The conversion from a co-operative to Kingswood subsidiary will make MEC’s balance sheet stronger, conserve jobs, and […]
Walmart Canada to begin charging suppliers additional fees
On Monday, Walmart Canada started charging suppliers extra fees, which some say could be the breaking point between food producers and supermarkets. A big trade organization representing manufacturers said negotiations are still in process as suppliers push back since Walmart announced the new fees earlier this summer. Walmart will be charging a fee of 1.25 […]
Toronto Parents are switching their kids over to remote learning
On Tuesday, TDSB Chair Alexander Brown said a rise in COVID-19 cases has caused parents to worry as students go back to school for the first time since March and are switching to virtual learning at the last minute. The number of students switching to online classes is actively growing as coronavirus cases rise, forcing […]
Ottawa gets ready for Summer-like weather again
Ottawa will have warmer weather on Tuesday after a cold night. A frost advisory remained active for the region, with conditions expected to continue for a couple of hours before clearing up in the later morning. The high will reach 18 C, with a mixture of sun and clouds, and a 30 per cent chance […]