Canada Goose to Stop Use of Fur in its Products
On Thursday, Canada Goose announced that they will end the use of all fur in the products they produce. The company expressed its decision in a news release that said it will stop purchasing fur by the end of 2021 and stop manufacturing it by 2022. The president and CEO of the company Dani Reiss […]
Ontario to Start Step 2 of Reopening Ahead of Schedule
Haircuts and indoor gatherings will be available earlier than expected as the Ontario government said the province will commence Step 2 of its COVID-19 reopening plan ahead of schedule. The second stage which will now start on Wednesday will allow people to host indoor gatherings of up to 5 people, meet outdoors with up to […]
Retail Sales Dropped 5.7 per cent in April, According to Statistics Canada
Amidst the pandemics, third-wave retail sales in April experienced their largest drop since April last year. Specifically, Statistics Canada said Wednesday that retail sales fell 5.7 per cent to $54.8 billion in April. The agency also noted their preliminary estimates for May suggest an additional drop of 3.2 per cent. Ksenia Bushmeneva, an economist at […]
Ontario Surpasses New Vaccine Milestone, Reports Less Than 300 COVID-19 Infections
For the third consecutive day in a row, Ontario has logged fewer than 300 new COVID-19 cases. At the same time, the province is reaching a new vaccination milestone. Health officials identified 255 new infections on Wednesday, marking the lowest daily case count since September 15 when 251 cases were reported. Today also signifies a […]
Where to Locate a Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Toronto Today
There will be dozens of vaccination sites operating in Toronto today, with additional pop-up sites where people can get a shot without an appointment. Most of the clinics will be available to those 12 years and older who work or live in select postal codes. Many of the sites will also be offering second doses. […]
After a Dominant 4-1 Victory, Montreal Canadiens Leads Semi-Finals Series 3-2
On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens outperformed the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1, taking a 3-2 lead in their series. They’re in the Stanley Cup Semifinals and one more win for Montreal would mean a trip to the finals against either Tampa Bay or the New York Islanders. Carey Price managed to stop 26 out of the […]
You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated. What’s Safe to do Now?
Many Canadians are awaiting new official guidelines from the government about what they’re allowed to do after becoming fully vaccinated. During a press conference, the Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said for everyone to “Stay tuned,”. Currently, roughly 20 per cent of Canadians have received both doses and many want to know what […]
Gypsy Moth Infestation: How to Get Rid of Them?
Spreading into our backyards, popular parks, and favorite trails, the gypsy moth has been causing disturbance across Ontario. Some people had to change their “running routes” and others are left cleaning “caterpillar excrement”. An Etomoly technician at the Invasive Species Centre in Sault St. Marie, David Dutkiewicz, claims last year was the worst gypsy moth […]
60% of Toronto Youth Have Been Administered a First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine
As of Monday, the City of Toronto says more than 60 per cent of youth between 12 and 17 have received the first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. This announcement comes after a two-week “vaccination blitz” by the city, which focuses this week on getting needles in adolescents. They will use over 65 youth-focused clinics […]
For the Second Consecutive Day, Ontario Reports Fewer Than 300 New COVID-19 Cases
With 296 new infections, Ontario remains below the 300 marks for the second consecutive day. It is still a slight increase over Monday’s total as the province logged 270 cases. Labs around Ontario reported a positivity rate of 1.6 per cent as they processed 16,784 tests for COVID-19. The seven-day rolling average continues to drop […]