Space Debris Hits Canadarm2, Situation ‘Is Taken Very Seriously,’ CSA Says
The Canadian-made robotic space arm is used on the International Space Station and is known as the Canadarm2. After being hit by space debris last month the mechanical arm suffered “limited” damage. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) released the information on May 28 when astronauts noticed the damage during a routine inspection on May 12. […]
Ontario Government Expected to Make Announcement About Reopening Schools
Around 1 p.m. today the Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce are expected to address the media at Queens Park. The announcement will be about whether schools will reopen to in-person learning for the rest of the academic year. The Ford Government has been reviewing responses since Monday to a letter that […]
Ford Government Leaning Towards Keeping Schools Closed, Sources Say
Schools across Ontario may remain closed to in-person learning for the rest of the year. CTV News Toronto has learned that the government’s scrapped its previous promise to reopen classrooms before the economy. Sources say the initial decision was made on Monday to not reopen schools, including on a regional guideline. Chief Medical Officer of […]
Where Can You Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Toronto Today
There will be dozens of vaccination clinics operating in Toronto today. This includes many pop-up sites where residents can get doses without an appointment. The clinics will be accessible to adults who live and work in select postal codes, but there is increased eligibility to include children between 12 and 17. There will be a […]
New Zealand to Sign Space Agreement with Nasa
Today, New Zealand announced they would sign a space agreement with NASA as they begin to expand their space industry. This makes New Zealand the eleventh signature to the Artemis Accords. The Artemis Accords is a blueprint for space cooperation and supporting the U.S. space agency’s plans to bring humans back to the moon by […]
Canadiens Knock Out Maple Leafs in a Game 7 Series Comeback
Against the odds, Montreal Canadiens were able to come back from a 3-1 series deficit and win game 7. They knocked out the Toronto Maple Leafs who were first place in their division for the regular season. The Canadiens were at the bottom of the division leaving the Leafs to face more uncomfortable questions after […]
Under 700 New COVID-19 Infections Reported in Ontario Today
For the first time since October, Ontario has reported fewer than 700 new cases of the COVID-19 virus. More precisely there were 699 confirmed new cases on Tuesday making Ontario’s rolling seven-day average 1,029 new cases. The last day Ontario reported a fewer amount of new cases was on October 18, 2020, with 658 new […]
Doug Ford to Make Announcement on Whether Schools will Reopen ‘in a Day or Two’
Today, Doug Ford said his government will release an announcement “in a day or two” on whether schools will reopen in June. Ford has been slow to make the decision as Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Willams and Ontario’s science advisory table have both supported in-person classes. The experts said it would have […]
What’s It Like to Live in Orangeville, Ontario?
Orangeville is a pleasant town with a lot to offer in the Northwestern GTA. The town is located between Peel Region and cottage country in Huronia and the Bruce Peninsula. It is a great place for people who want the lifestyle that small towns afford without sacrificing access to the GTA. Orangeville is a historic […]
Canada’s Bianca Adreescu Eliminated After First Round Loss: French Open
Bianca Adreescu from Canada is eliminated in the French Open after a loss in the first round. From Mississauga, Ontario the number 6 seed lost to Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia today. The match was three hours and 20-minutes, the score was 6-7 (1),7-6 (2), and 9-7. The athlete from Slovenia was ranked number 85 in […]