Most Aquaculture Fisheries Meet New U.S. Standards
By 2023 all seafood imported to the U.S. will have to show that it was harvested with the new U.S. standard for wildlife protection. Currently, most Canadian aquaculture operations have been exempt from the new rule set by the United States. The seafood imports should be able to prove that they do not harm whales, […]
Ontario Logs More Than 700 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 780 new infections of COVID-19 signifying an increase from yesterday. With Tuesday being the exception, Ontario has seen more than 700 infections daily over the last week. Currently, there are 155 patients being treated in intensive care units for COVID-19. The seven-day rolling average rose to 521 […]
Canada’s Tapping into Its Maple Syrup Reserve, Here’s Why?
The Canadian maple syrup industry has gained international attention in recent days, as shortages have forced the country to tap into its strategic reserve. Quebec currently produces roughly 73 per cent of all maple syrup in the world. The organization Quebec Maple Syrup Producers said it will release about 22.7 million kilograms of maple syrup […]
New Law to Help Fight Wave of Spam or Spoof Calls
The Canadian telecommunications regulator has implemented a new law that will force companies to do a better job of identifying who is calling. This can help all phone users with the nuisance of spam calls from telemarketers. Currently, up to one-quarter of all calls on mobile networks in Canada are spam right now. In a […]
Man Sentenced for Using COVID-19 Relief Fund on Lamborghini, Rolex
A Houston man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering. According to the prosecutor, Lee Price III was accused of using federal COVID-19 relief funding on a Lamborghini, a Rolex watch, and trips to strip clubs. At the age of 30, Price was sentenced Monday to […]
Barbados Declared Rihanna a National Hero
Rihanna can be seen smiling underneath her mask as her name was called in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Barbadian government officials encouraged Rihanna to join them at a crucial moment in her nation’s history. Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley told the multi-Grammy winner “you can come, my dear,” The Barbadian government declared Rihanna a […]
Ontario Logs Fewer Than 700 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Tuesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 687 new infections of COVID-19 signifying a decrease from the weekend. Of the cases reported today, 310 were found in unvaccinated individuals and 308 were found in vaccinated people. Currently, there are 266 people in hospitals with COVID-19 and 148 patients are being treated in intensive care […]
Too Risky for Astronauts, Spacewalk Delay on ISS
On Tuesday, NASA called off a spacewalk because of flying space junk that could damage the international Space Station or puncture an astronaut’s suit. Two U.S. astronauts were supposed to conduct a spacewalk to replace a bad antenna outside of the space station. However, late Monday evening, Mission Control identified a piece of orbiting debris […]
Why do Some COVID-19 Patients Experience Long-Term Symptoms?
The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table group said “long COVID” symptoms can last from weeks to months and affect about 10 per cent of those infected. In September, they released a report that found at least 57,000 to 78,000. The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is a group that helps give guidance to the province […]
Ontario to Expand Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Eligibility
Ontario’s Health Minister announced that the provincial government is considering expanding third dose eligibility to more age groups. This comes after concerns about the new Omicron variant and Christine Elliot said they will have “more to say later this week.” The current guideline in the province limits third dose eligibility to only about 20 per […]