Canadian Leylah Fernandez to Compete in U.S. Open Final
The 19-year-old from Canada, Leylah Fernandez, is headed to the U.S. Open Final to face Britain’s Emma Raducanu. The British athlete is only 18-years-old and it will be their 1st career major final. Fernandez is from Laval, Quebec, and despite the slow start on Thursday’s semi-finals match, she advanced to the finals. Fernandez defeated Aryna […]
Infections of COVID-19 Rising in the U.K., but Many Don’t Seem to Mind
COVID-19 cases are soaring in the U.K. from the packed trains on London’s subway to the full stadiums at West End Musicals. However, the attitude of many residents seems to be that they ”can live with it.” Hannah Worrel, 34, while joining a crowd of partiers on Soho’s famed Old Compton Street said “It’s done. […]
Ontario Logs More than 700 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 798 new infections of COVID-19 as students return to class. This comes after three days in a row where the province reported cases under 600 and the majority of infected are unvaccinated. There are at least 365 people in Ontario hospitals due to COVID-19, 331 of the […]
Smoke Alarm Set Off on the International Space Station
On Thursday morning, a smoke alarm was set off in the Russian segment on the International Space Station. Crew members in the segment reported smoke and the smell of burned plastic during that time. Roscosmos, the Russian space agency said the incident occurred in the Zvezda module as the station’s batteries were recharging. According to […]
Ontario Decides not to Make Sept. 30 a Provincial Statutory Holiday
In a statement Wednesday night, the Ontario government confirmed that the province would not make September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Greg Rickford, a spokesperson for Indigenous Affairs Minister said “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a provincial holiday this year.” Rickford explained “Employers and employees may agree to treat this day […]
New Study: How Much Coal/Oil Must be Left in Ground to Curb Climate Change?
Researchers have estimated the quantity of coal, oil, and natural gas reserves across the globe that should be left untouched to slow down the rate of climate change. Leaving these fossil fuels unburned will slow the increase in climate-changing gases in the atmosphere. The group of researchers from University College London says the original estimates […]
First-Ever Detailed Map of Global Coral Completed by Researchers
Researchers have created a comprehensive online map of the Earth’s coral reefs with the use of two million satellite images taken from orbit. Named after Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the Allen Coral Atlas will act as a resource for reef conservation, marine planning, and coral science. Researchers and scientists are trying to save these fragile […]
Next Year: Amazon Will Open 2 Cashier-Less Whole Foods
On Wednesday, the owner of Whole Foods, Amazon said it will be opening 2 new locations that will feature no cashiers. This will be the first time the company will implement its cashier-less technology to two Whole Foods. This will allow customers to grab their groceries and leave without even touching their wallets. The store […]
What’s It Like to Live in Brantford, Ontario?
Real estate in Brantford offers potential buyers the chance to own property in a beautiful southern Ontario city. Located on a stretch of the Grand River, Brantford is a city that is only an hour away from Toronto and half an hour away from Hamilton. Residents of Brantford enjoy ample green spaces, spacious homes, and […]
What’s It Like to Live in Kitchener, Ontario?
Real estate in Kitchener offers prospective buyers the chance to invest in property in one of the most up-and-coming cities in Southwestern Ontario. Kitchener is one of the communities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Kitchener is the largest community in the municipality. More than half of the municipality’s population call Kitchener home. Kitchener is […]