Researchers Design Retrofitted Home to Float During Floods
Climate change increases the risk of floods and extreme weather events, so researchers have found a way to retrofit homes to float above the floodwater. Founder of the Buoyant Foundation Project, Elizabeth England said the strategy is to reduce the risks posed by floods. The project was started in 2006 and they have been conducting […]
Sony Music Buys Bruce Springsteen Song Catalogue
Sony Music has purchased Bruce Springsteen’s masters and music publishing rights in a deal worth roughly US$500 million. The entertainment publication Billboard confirmed this news on Wednesday. The deal gives Sony ownership of the rock music legend’s entire catologue, including his 15-times platinum album ‘Born In The U.S.A.’ and five-times platinum ‘The River’. This is […]
Expect Strong Winds in Toronto Amid Special Weather Statement
A special weather statement is in effect for Toronto as very strong winds are expected on Thursday. Environment Canada issued the statement as strong southwesterly winds gusting between 70 and 90 km/hr. Are expected in the evening. The agency says a Colorado low moving wind passing through the province is causing the strong winds in […]
Ontario Logs More Than 2,400 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 2,421 new infections of COVID-19 signifying a major increase from yesterday. The last time the province recorded daily case counts this high was on May 15. There are at least 328 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 165 people are in intensive care units. The seven-day rolling […]
Despite Reopening in 2021, Bali Only Received 45 International Tourists
Many popular travel destinations around the globe have faced a reduction in tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, few destinations have taken a harder hit than the Indonesian island Bali. From a destination that usually sees millions of international travellers, strict border control measures resulted in just 45 visitors in 2021. In 2019 Bali had […]
Will the Semiconductor Chip Shortage Ease in 2022? Experts Weigh-in
The pandemic has resulted in a shortage of semiconductor chips for the past year affecting the production of cars, home appliances, and more. Even though there are signs of production constraints loosening for semiconductors, experts think it will take another year for shortages to fully ease. At the beginning of the pandemic, chipmakers slowed down […]
3 Key Factors Any Toronto Home Seller Should Consider in 2022
Everyone’s wondering whether real estate in Toronto and the GTA will go up or down in price, and although no one knows for certain where the market will go these 3 key factors can help provide the insights you need to plan your next move. Changes in the Toronto & GTA Real Estate Market […]
Premier Doug Ford to Make Announcement on COVID-19 Booster Shots
Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford will be giving an update on the province’s COVID-19 vaccine booster strategy Wednesday afternoon. This comes just days after eligibility opened up for people over the age of 50. Ford is set to speak at Queen’s Park with Health Minister Christine Elliot, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, and Chief Medical Officer of […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,800 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,808 new infections of COVID-19 signifying an increase from yesterday. The last time the province recorded daily case counts this high was on May 21. There are at least 357 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 154 people are in intensive care units. The seven-day rolling average […]
The Parker Solar Probe Becomes First Spacecraft to ‘Touch the Sun’
NASA set the goal sixty years ago, and the Parker Solar Probe accomplished it by becoming the first spacecraft to “touch the sun.” The probe was launched three years ago and it successfully flew through the sun’s corona or upper atmosphere. Its objective was to sample particles and our star’s magnetic fields. Thomas Zurbuchen, the […]