Vaccine Passports Rollout in Ontario and New Brunswick
Today, Ontario and New Brunswick are implementing its COVID-19 vaccine passport systems, requiring individuals to show proof of vaccination to enter non-essential indoor spaces. People who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine will need to show a digital or printed out copy of their proof of vaccination. The vaccination receipts can be accessed through the […]
This Week in Toronto: Fall Recreation Programs Open for Registration
Registration for fall recreation programming opens this week for the City of Toronto. Starting September 25 and 28, residents can register for fall recreation programs and December holiday programs. There will be weekly group classes and workshops for all ages, including arts, fitness, skating, swimming, and virtual activities. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. on […]
Ontario Logs More Than 500 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Tuesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 574 new infections of COVID-19 signifying a slight decrease from the weekend. Monday officials reported 610 cases, on Saturday there were 821 infections, and Sunday there were 715 new cases. There are at least 330 people in Ontario hospitals due to the virus and 179 of those […]
What to Know About Ontario’s Vaccine Certificate Program?
With only one day until Ontario’s vaccine certificate program is implemented, it is important to understand how it will function. First, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory to access any non-essential business starting September 22 in Ontario. Individuals eligible for the certificate must have both doses of any Health Canada approved vaccines. This vaccine […]
China Keeping COVID-19 at Bay Ahead of Winter Olympics
Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, the Beizhong International Travel Agency has had only one customer and the Chinese government is looking to renew city lockdowns and travel controls. Most of China is actually virus-free due to the nation’s severe responses to outbreaks. This left some tourists nervous about traveling to places because they […]
SickKids Recieving $50M Donation for Brain and Mental Health Initiatives
The SickKids Foundation announced a $50 million donation that will extend research and treatment in the field of pediatric brain and mental health. The foundation said this donation is impactful as the pandemic has taken a toll on the youth’s mental health. The donation came from entrepreneur Garry Hurvitz and it will help improve outcomes […]
Long Lineups at Some Polling Stations Across Toronto
Some polling stations across Toronto’s downtown core are experiencing long lineups as the number of voting venues were decreased due to the pandemic. More than 10 GTA ridings, including the ones of Toronto Centre, Spadina-Fort York, and University-Rosedale, have more than 50 per cent reduction in the total number of polling stations compared to 2019. […]
Ontario Logs More Than 600 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Monday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 610 new infections of COVID-19 signifying a slight decrease from the weekend. On Saturday there were 821 infections, and Sunday there were 715 new cases. There are at least 233 people in Ontario hospitals due to the virus and 177 of those individuals are in intensive care. […]
Manny Pacquiao to Run for Philippine President in 2022
Manny Pacquiao, the Philippine boxing icon and senator said he would be running for president in the 2022 elections. He was nominated by his PDP-Laban party and he accepted it on Sunday at its national convention. Pacquiao is the president of the PDP-Laban faction which is also led by Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III. In […]
Volcano Erupts on Spain’s La Palma Island, Thousands Displaced
A volcano erupted for the first time in 50 years on Spain’s Canary Islands and it is still active today. According to officials roughly 5,000 people were forced to flee, including 500 tourists, and around 100 houses were destroyed. The initial eruption happened on Sunday, shooting lava hundreds of metres into the sky and all […]