Researchers Make it Easier to Determine the Age of Lobsters
In order to manage healthy lobster stocks, determining the age of each lobster can be very beneficial for sustainability. Researchers from England believe they have found a way to understand a lobster’s age and it could create a more sustainable fishery. Many living beings have markers that specify their age, fish have tiny stones in […]
St. Lawrence Market Stops Indoor Dining to Avoid Vaccine Passport Complications
One of Toronto’s largest markets will no longer allow indoor dining due to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine certificate program. St. Lawrence Market posted on social media saying to continue operating easily with customers, they will not be checking for proof of vaccination. The market said “To avoid closing all the entrances and screening each customer that […]
Blue Jays to Boost Capacity at Rogers Centre, Spectators Must be Fully Vaccinated
The Blue Jays are preparing to expand its ballpark capacity above 15,000 fans for the remaining six home games of the season. The organization said all fans over the age of 12 must be fully vaccinated to enter the Rogers Centre. The team announced this early Thursday in a public news release. The statement read […]
Ontario Logs More Than 600 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 677 new infections of COVID-19 signifying a slight increase from the previous days. On Wednesday there were 463 new infections, Tuesday there were 574 new cases, and on Monday officials reported 610 cases. There are at least 307 people in Ontario hospitals due to the virus and […]
Lava Continues to Flow Slowly on Spanish Island
The volcanic eruption that happened recently in Spain’s Canary Islands has slowed drastically, but there are still fears of lava destroying more homes. The giant river of lava roughly 600 metres wide slowed to a speed of four metres per hour after reaching a plain on Wednesday. The day after the eruption on Monday, the […]
EU Mandating USB Charging for All Phones, Affecting Apple’s Lightning port
The European Union plans to cut down on 11,000 tons a year of unnecessary e-waste. On Thursday the EU announced, it would require smartphone makers to use a single charging method for mobile devices. The proposed legislation would mandate USB-C cables for charging which is already a very common form of charging. Apple is the […]
Cristiano Ronaldo set to be the Highest-Paid Footballer this Season
According to Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to surpass his long-term rival Lionel Messi as the highest-paid footballer internationally. The Portuguese superstar is forecasted to earn US$125 million before taxes this season as he moves back to Manchester United. He will be earning $70 million coming from his salary and bonuses alone. Messi is on […]
Ontario Logs Fewer Than 500 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 463 new infections of COVID-19 signifying a slight decrease from the previous days. Tuesday there were 574 new cases, on Monday officials reported 610 cases, and on Saturday there were 821 infections. There are at least 299 people in Ontario hospitals due to the virus and 187 […]
Canada to Lift Bans on Flights From India Next Week
The federal government plans to end the month-long ban on direct flights from India early next week. This will be replaced with enhanced COVID-19 screening protocols from anyone entering Canada from India. Transport Canada released a statement on Tuesday which said the current restrictions will be extended to September 26. By that date, travellers will […]
The Food-Service Industry is Trying to Lure Workers Back
The food-service industry had a labour shortage before the pandemic and now it has nearly doubled. David Owen, Owner of De La Mer Fresh Fish Market said he needs 36 employees to operate his four Toronto fish shops. With over a year into the pandemic, the fish market is roughly 10 people short. Owen explained […]