The Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team Reaches FIFA’s Top 50
Canada has officially cracked the top 50 in the FIFA world rankings after climbing three places to No. 48. Team Canada started the year ranked No. 72 but has been on a steady rise this 2021 season. Their record so far is 11-2-4 being led by John Herdman and hope to make the final round […]
Canadian Government No Longer Advising Against Non-Essential Travel
For the first time since March 2020, Canada has lifted its advisory against non-essential international travel. Before today the Government of Canada website had been advising not to travel abroad if it’s non-essential. Now it has been replaced with a notice recommending all travellers to be fully vaccinated before a trip. The advisory states “Be […]
Ontario Logs Just Under 500 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Friday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 492 new infections of COVID-19 signifying an increase from the previous days. Before today, the province reported 413 cases on Thursday, 304 cases on Wednesday, and 328 cases on Tuesday. Currently, there are at least 261 people in Ontario hospitals and 149 patients being treated for COVID-19 […]
Elephants Quickly Evolve to Grow Without Tusks
Elephants without tusks have quickly evolved due to a war financed by ivory, which is what their tusks are made of. During the conflict from 1977 to 1992 in Mozambique, men from both sides killed elephants for ivory to help with finances. Throughout the duration of the war, around 90 per cent of the elephants […]
Premier Doug Ford to hold Conference at 2 p.m. on Lifting Capacity Limits
Restaurants, bars, and gyms in Ontario to have increased COVID-19 capacity limits starting Monday, according to a government source that told CBC News. The government official spoke on anonymity and told CBC News that the Premier’s cabinet approved the changes on Thursday. Ford will be holding a news conference at 2 p.m. ET with Dr.Kieran […]
Donald Trump Announces Launch of Social Media Site
Donald Trump announces the launch of his media company with its own social media platform. This comes just nine months after Trump was banned from various social media such as Twitter and Facebook. He was expelled from various platforms due to his role in inciting the January 6 Capitol insurrection. The company being launched is […]
Ontario Logs Just Over 400 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 413 new infections of COVID-19 signifying an increase from the previous days. Before today, the province reported daily case counts under 400 for three consecutive days. Currently, there are at least 274 people in Ontario hospitals and 161 patients being treated for COVID-19 in intensive care units. […]
New Study Finds Microplastics in the Air Affect Earth’s Climate
Microplastics are commonly found in rivers, oceans, and land, but scientists in New Zealand found them in the air we breathe. The scientists also noted that this airborne pollution is likely to be affecting climate change. Researchers at the University of Canterbury led a new modelling study suggesting this pollution can contribute to the warming […]
Ottawa to Announce Details About International COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
Later today, Ottawa is set to unveil details about its upcoming proof-of-vaccination system intended for international travellers. A senior government source confirmed to CBC News that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to explain the details at 10 a.m. in Ottawa. The briefing will include the Public Health Agency of Canada, Transport Canada, Indigenous Services […]
A Canadian Won the World’s Most Prestigious Piano Competition
Pianist Bruce Liu from Canada has won one of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions. He was chosen the winner by the jury of the 18th Frederic Chopin international piano competition. Along with the title he also received 40,000 euros for first place. This international competition is known for launching pianists’ world careers. Liu played […]