When to See the ‘Super Moon’ and Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse
On Wednesday, a special phenomenon called a total lunar eclipse will occur, when the moon glides through Earth’s shadow. The last total lunar eclipse happened in January of 2019. The only issue is that the entire spectacle is not visible across the entire country and people will have to be up very early in the […]
Federal Government Paid $100 Million in Electric Vehicle Subsidies to Tesla Drivers: Analysis
In 2019, the Liberal government initiated a subsidy for those buying or leasing new zero-emission vehicles. This included businesses and local governments, as an incentive to reduce transportation pollution. Government agreements show that out of the total $300 million in subsidies issued so far, more than one-third of it has gone to Tesla drivers. Transport […]
Winnipeg Jets Advance to Second Round After Sweeping Oilers Four Straight
Last night the Winnipeg Jets ended Edmonton’s playoff run after a 4-3 victory in triple overtime. The game-winning goal was scored by Kyle Connor and gave his team a flawless 4-0 sweep in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Mark Sheifle scored twice and Mason Appleton scored once to help lead the Jets to […]
Moderna Vaccine Strongly Protects Children Ages 12-17, Citing Trial Data
Moderna made an announcement Tuesday, stating its COVID-19 vaccine will strongly protect children 12 and up. The company is set to apply for authorization to use the vaccine on youth in North America in the coming month. If approved, Moderna will become the second choice for this age group in the United States. Moderna studied […]
Federal Government Pushes Flight Ban From Pakistan, India Until June 21
Canada has just prolonged the original 30-day ban on direct flights from India and Pakistan until June 21. It was first imposed on April 22 and was set to expire on Saturday. Some flights will still be permitted such as cargo flights that will transport Canada special supplies. Some of the supplies include vaccines and […]
Tokyo Olympics Will Start Even With State of Emergency, Says IOC VP
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) vice president who is in charge of postponing the Tokyo Olympics made an announcement today. He said the games would open in two months regardless of COVID-19 cases and parts of Japan being in a state of emergency. The public in Japan has already expressed they are against the Olympics […]
Retail Sales Increased 3.6 per cent in March, According to Statistics Canada
As COVID-19 restrictions slowly relax in some parts of the country, StatCan says retail sales rose 3.6 per cent in March. This totaled $57.6 billion in retail sales across Canada. The March increase was largely influenced by building material, garden equipment, and supply stores. Statistics Canada said they led the increase in sales by 19.8 […]
Ontario’s Three-Step Reopening Plan to Ease Pandemic Restrictions
Ontario’s Ford Government has announced its three-step plan to reopen the province. On May 22, outdoor recreational amenities will be open to the public said the government. The first amenities include places like golf courses and tennis courts. Outdoor limits on gatherings will be also be increased to allow these amenities to be used by […]
Leafs’ Captain John Tavares Conscious, After Being Stretchered off Last Night
Last night, the Maple Leafs hosted Montreal Canadiens in their first playoff match of the year. Toronto’s captain was taken to the hospital after an inadvertent knee to the head. John Tavares was taken off the ice on a stretcher after the collision happened. Tavares was 10:29 into the first period when he crashed into […]
Microsoft Will Finally End Support for ‘Internet Explorer’ After Twenty-Six Years
The Internet Explorer which debuted in 1995 is finally coming to an end after Microsoft announced they would cut its support. June 15, 2022, is the scheduled date for its end and is the final nail in the coffin as it’s been on a steady downward spiral for two decades. Internet Explorer’s share of the […]