Rare Species Thought to be Extinct is Found in Madagascar
The smallest reptile has recently been discovered in Madagascar after being presumed to be extinct. It is a species of tiny chameleon known as the Chapman’s pygmy chameleon and was first described in 1992 by herpetologist and author Colin Tilbury. Being one of the rarest chameleons it grows up to 5.5 centimeters and is native […]
Farmers in Manitoba Impacted by Crop-Destroying Grasshoppers
This is the fourth year in a row that Manitoba’s grasshopper population has increased. As farmers are already struggling to deal with the drought conditions, the grasshoppers are just adding more issues. The insect thrives in hot, dry conditions and feeds off green grasses, cereal, pulse and oilseed crops. If their desired food is not […]
Ontario Logs More Than 300 New COVID-19 Cases Over Two Days
On Monday and Tuesday, health officials in Ontario reported 332 new infections of COVID-19. This represents a decrease as before the Civic Holiday the province reported 4 straight days of over 200 new cases of COVID-19. Specifically, on Monday there were 164 new cases and on Tuesday there were 168 new cases. The seven-day rolling […]
Canada Beat U.S. in Women’s Soccer, All Set to Play for Olympic Gold on Friday
The Canadian Women’s Soccer team took a 1-0 victory over the U.S. to move onto the gold medal game. They are set to play Sweden’s national team on Friday at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. After the victory, captain Christine Sinclair sat down on the pitch at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium to take a minute and […]
Andre De Grasse Achieves Canadian Record, Will Race for Gold in 200m Final
Two Canadian sprinters have qualified for the men’s 200-metre final at the Tokyo Olympics. Both Andre De Grasse and Aaron brown earned their spot inside the Olympic Stadium on a blazing hot night in Tokyo. They will prepare for the 200-metre final race on Wednesday night Tokyo time. De Grasse won his heat Tuesday with […]
Ontario’s First Long Weekend this Year with Eased Restrictions, What to Expect?
The 2021 Civic holiday will be Ontario’s first long weekend under the province’s Step 3 of reopening. This will be the province’s first three-day weekend when indoor activities and local attractions will not be off-limits. After months of isolation and restrictions, many Ontarians will be able to enjoy a weekend with fewer limitations. Since the […]
Clay Instead of Water, Likely Source of ‘Lakes’ on Mars, Study Suggests
A recent study suggests that clay minerals are the reason earth’s radars are reflecting off the south pole of Mars. Originally hypothesized to be liquid water, researchers at Toronto’s York University have identified common types of clay there. Specifically, Smectites can be the explanation for radar signals bouncing, which takes away the hope that the […]
Over 200 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Ontario Today
Ontario sees a slight increase in COVID-19 infections as the seven-day rolling average rises. On Friday, health officials in the province reported exactly 226 new cases of COVID-19. The total amount of lab-confirmed cases is now 550,178 in the province. This bumped up the seven-day rolling average of daily cases counts to roughly 170, the […]
The Future of Ontario Place: What to Expect?
The Ford government revealed its plans to revitalize the Ontario place with the help of three private-sector partners. There will be a new outdoor adventure park, an indoor spa, and a year-round concert venue. Before being decommissioned in 2012, the attraction drew more than 2 million people a year to Toronto’s waterfront. Over the years, […]
Canadian Olympians Win Gold in Women’s Eight Crew Rowing
For the first time since 1992, the women’s eight crew win the Olympic rowing gold medal. Just before the race, clouds rolled over Tokyo Bay with thunder accompanying it. The Canadian athletes took this as a clear sign that Kathleen Heddle was with them during the race. She is a legend in this sport and […]