Ontario Reports 1,700 COVID-19 Infections Logged Today
Health officials have reported the lowest number of COVID-19 cases in nearly two months. They logged exactly 1,616 cases today on Tuesday which is a lot less than Monday’s total of 2,170 infections. The last day the number of infections was this low was on March 24 when 1,571 new infections were logged. The data […]
Outdoor Amenities Set to Reopen in Ontario Before or on June 2nd
An announcement from Health Minister Christine Elliot said the government will reopen outdoor recreational amenities “on or before June 2”. That is the same date for when the stay-at-home order is set to expire. Outdoor amenities have been closed since April 16 which was decided by the Ford government amid the third wave of coronavirus. […]
Should the Tokyo Olympic Games be Canceled Due to COVID-19? Doctors Weigh-in
Doctors in Tokyo are calling for the Olympic Games to be canceled this year. A top medical organization is supporting these doctors and said hospitals are already at their limits as the country combats a rise in COVID-19 infections. All of this is happening in less than three months from the start of the Games. […]
Part of Quebec hit with a 3.9-Magnitude Earthquake
Some Canadians in Montreal started the week off shaky after being hit by a 3.9-magnitude earthquake. The earthquake occurred at 7:03 a.m. near Joliette, roughly an hour northeast of Montreal. According to Earthquakes Canada, it was felt by viewers in Laval, Saint-Bruno-de Montarville, and Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Earthquakes Canada posted on their Twitter at 7:18 a.m. EDT. […]
World Economic Forum Cancels Annual Event in 2021 Due to COVID-19
An announcement out of Geneva, Switzerland said organizers for the World Economic Forum decided to cancel their annual gathering. Each year the event is held in Davos, Switzerland but there are too many concerns relating to the pandemic and keeping everyone healthy. Organizers tried multiple attempts to find a specific date and venue and will […]
Bitcoin Falls to 3-Month Low and then Rallies Back With Musk Tweets
Today, Bitcoin hit a 3-month low in a volatile session that saw investors start to sell and then buy. It is because of tweets posted over the weekend which hinted that Tesla either was going to sell or already sold some of their holdings in Bitcoin. In his latest tweet, Musk said “ Tesla has […]
Are Sharks Using Earth’s Magnetic Field as a GPS? Experts Weigh-In
Scientists have found that sharks use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate great distances across the oceans in the world. They compare it to a GPS but a natural version that may be found in other marine life too. Researchers performed marine laboratory experiments with smaller sharks which confirmed their theories. The study was published […]
Ontario: Individuals 18+ may Now Start Booking Vaccine Appointments
Starting Tuesday this week, Ontario is extending the eligibility for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The province said everyone 18 and older will be eligible even if they do not classify as ‘at risk’. Citizens wanting to book an appointment can go through the province’s online portal and call center or with a local public health […]
8 Vaccinated New York Yankees Player’s Tested Positive for COVID-19
This Thursday, eight members of the New York Yankees have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus despite being vaccinated. Each player was vaccinated by the Johnson and Johnson vaccine and seven out of the eight players have no symptoms. They received the shot at least two weeks before testing positive on Thursday. In U.S. trials […]
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Soared in March, Says Statistics Canada
Wholesale and manufacturing sales in Canada peaked in March and then dropped back down in February. On Friday, Statistics Canada said in June 2019 manufacturing sales hit their highest level and then gained an additional 3.5 percent in March to generate $57.8 billion. The gains are linked to the auto industry as they temporarily sped […]