Police Replaces Locks at Etobicoke BBQ Restaurant
After an Etobicoke BBQ restaurant failed to comply with COVID-19 lockdown rules, police have returned for the third day in a row. On Thursday, officers were seen changing the restaurant’s locks under an order made by the Toronto Public Health. According to a spokesperson from the City of Toronto, the order applies only to the […]
Ontario Limits Delivery App Fees
On Thursday, the Province announced that it will make sure food delivery apps are not taking advantage of restaurants struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic. According to a senior government source, Ontario will cap the fees that food delivery apps impose on restaurants in areas where indoor dining is prohibited. Companies that go against […]
Manitoba Spends 9 Per Cent of Climate Change Funding
According to the Opposition, New Democrats show, the Manitoba government spent less than 9 per cent of the $67 million promised of climate change funding. According to data, only $5.9 million have been spent on cutting emissions in the trucking sector. On Tuesday, the Province said that no additional emission cutting projects have been approved […]
Many Retail Stores Refuse to Accept $100 Bills
Many retailers refuse to accept $100 bills, as many are being forged and passed around. Toronto bakery owner Douglas Wheeler said, “I had three in a week, and that’s when I said, ‘We’re done.” Wheeler no longer allows his stores to accept $100 bills at all since cashiers in a hurry will often let one […]
Ontario Reports 1,373 New COVID-19 Infections and 35 Deaths
On Wednesday, Ontario reports 1,373 new cases of COVID-19 and 35 deaths, which is the highest number of deaths reported in a single day during the second wave of the pandemic. A total of 3,554 people have died from COVID-19 since January. Hot spots in the Greater Toronto Area continue to report most of the […]
Ontario to Release Holiday Celebrations Guidelines
As Ontario continues to battle the second wave of the pandemic, the holiday season is just around the corner. On Wednesday, Ontario is set to announce new guidelines for holiday celebrations. The restrictions mean that restaurants and bars would be limited to delivery or take out, and all indoor gatherings with anyone outside of your […]
Canada Anticipates an Emergency Alert System
On Wednesday, people across Canada can expect an emergency public alert that will broadcast through mobile devices, radio, and television. According to the Canadian Radio-Television and Communication Commission, all Provinces will receive the alert, but people are not required to take action. The time of the test will fluctuate depending on the Province. Read more […]
Survey Suggests that COVID-19 Adversely Affected Educational Experience
According to a survey done by faculty and students at a university in Ontario, online learning has affected the educational experience quality. The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations released the survey done by 2,700 people. The survey revealed that 76 per cent of faculty and 62 per cent of students believe that online learning […]
Elon Musk is the World’s Second Richest Person
2020 has been a constant struggle for many people, but not for Elon Musk. Elon Musk is now the second richest person in the world. On Monday, the Tesla CEO and co-founder saw his net worth surge more than $7 billion, as Tesla’s share prices hit a record high. Musk’s net worth is now $128 […]
Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Suffer from the COVID-19 Pandemic
More than 2,200 long-term care residents have died from COVID-19 in Ontario since the beginning of the pandemic. Nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 related deaths come from long-term care homes. The virus has caused a total of 400 outbreaks in 626 long term facilities in the Province. During the first and second wave of the pandemic, […]