The First-Edition Copy of U.S. Constitution Sells for Record Price
The extremely rare first-edition printed copy of the U.S Constitution sold for US$43.2 million in New York on Thursday. The sale became the most expensive historical document ever to sell at auction. It also surpassed the previous auction record for a book, manuscript, or printed text, Sotheby’s said. The document is one out of eleven […]
Ontario Logs Fewer Than 800 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Friday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 793 new infections of COVID-19 signifying an increase from yesterday. There were 711 new cases on Thursday, 512 new cases logged Wednesday, and 481 cases Tuesday. Currently, there are 269 patients in hospitals due to COVID-19 and 128 patients are being treated in intensive care units. The […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 5-11
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children ages five to eleven by Health Canada. The health agency said its vaccine is more than 90 per cent effective against COVID-19. The vaccine is delivered in doses one-third the size of those given to kids 12 and older and adults. Health Canada wrote in a […]
Water Bills & Garbage Fees Expected to Increase in Toronto 2022
Residents in Toronto can expect to pay three per cent more on water bills and garbage collection fees next year. However, the City budget committee said parking rates will remain the same. The committee will meet Friday to review staff recommendations for what they call “rate-supported budgets for water, solid waste, and parking management.” Those […]
Toronto Christmas Market Returns to Distillery District Today
The Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery District returns today for the first time since 2019. The Christmas market is usually an annual event but it was canceled last year due to the ongoing restrictions. The market has returned this year and will start off with a tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. The market […]
Ontario Logs More Than 700 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 711 new infections of COVID-19 signifying an increase from yesterday. There were 512 new cases reported Wednesday, 481 new cases logged on Tuesday, and 552 cases logged on Monday. Currently, there are 278 patients in hospitals due to COVID-19 and 129 patients are being treated in intensive […]
The Longest Lunar Eclipse Since the Reign of Henry VI
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible tonight peaking around 4 a.m. and 97 per cent of the moon will be in Earth’s shadow. The celestial event happening overnight between Thursday and Friday will be the longest partial lunar eclipse in almost 600 years. This issue for Canadians is the peak of the event will […]
Ontario Farmers Shipping Hay to Drought-Stricken Saskatchewan
Farmers from Southern Ontario are sending hay shipments to their agricultural friends in Saskatchewan to help them feed livestock. This comes after a summer drought that left the province with decreased crop production. Many farmers in Western Canada say they do not have enough hay to last the winter. A non-profit organization called Mennonite Disaster […]
Advanced James Webb Space Telescope is set for Dec. 18 Launch
The Hubble Telescope’s successor is soon to launch after many years of delays and billions of dollars more than expected. In just four weeks the James Webb Telescope is expected to launch on a powerful rocket. The James Webb is the most ambitious space telescope ever built that will help to revolutionize how we see […]
Emergency Alert System Tests Happening Across Canada
Alert Ready will be conducting a nationwide test for Canada’s emergency alert system on Wednesday. So if you own a smartphone, do not be concerned when the emergency alert does hit. The alert message will be displayed on TV, over the radio, and on most mobile devices. The tests will happen at different times for […]