Scientists are Trying to Study a Mysterious Phenomenon
In the east coast of Canada, a major scientific field study of marine fog is about to commence. Fog can only be predicted a few hours in advance because we do not understand what causes it yet. The research is being funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and hopes to better predict one of […]
Calgary Researchers Developing Rescue Robots for Disasters
Researchers from Calgary have created a human-like robot that may assist rescue efforts during disasters. The robot is a man’s height with a space-age helmet for a head, working arms and legs and interchangeable hands. The design looks like a cross between RoboCop and a Transformer. Alejandro Ramirez-Serrano has been working on the robot for […]
With Summer Around the Corner, Here are 12 Major Events in Toronto
It has been two long years without some of the largest summer festivities in Toronto. This summer, a number of festivals and celebrations will be returning to the city for in-person events. CP24 has compiled a list of 12 major events that will be happening in the city this season. The Toronto Pride Parade returns […]
Here are Canada’s New COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
With many COVID-19 restrictions gradually easing, many Canadians are looking to travel, here are the latest changes. Starting June 20, passengers no longer need to be fully vaccinated to board a plane or train in Canada. Previously all passengers needed to have two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or one of Johnson & Johnson’s. […]
This Ultralight Plane is Powered by Electricity
Ray St-Laurent owns an electric car, electric lawnmower, electric snowblower and now he has an electric plane as well. The retired mechanical engineer from Fredericton built a plane by repurposing an electric motorcycle motor. St-Laurent said “whatever is new and neat, … it’s called an eGull, … And there’s 140 pounds of batteries on there.” […]
Certain Single-Use Plastics to be Banned in Canada
The ban will include straws, grocery bags, cutlery, stir sticks, takeout containers and plastic rings. The Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada will ban companies from importing or making plastic bags and styrofoam containers by the end of this year. They will then ban the sale of the items by the end of next year […]
Snapchat App Testing New Subscription Service
The social media company Snap is testing a new subscription service called Snapchat+. Rumours of this development started Thursday on Twitter that could cost around US$5 a month. This will allow them to do things like pin a “best friend” at the top of their messaging page. Snap spokesperson Liz Markman confirmed the new to […]
Toronto Selected as Host Site for 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA has officially announced that Toronto has been chosen as one of the 16 sites for the 2026 World Cup. Vancouver was also chosen as the only other Canadian city to make the list. Edmonton was on the short list but did not make the cut. Other host cities will include Seattle, San Francisco, Los […]
Lighting Strike Destroys 2 Home Near Montreal
During a thunderstorm that swept through southern Quebec Thursday afternoon, two homes were destroyed after a lightning strike. A third home was badly damaged and nobody was injured. Police say a bolt of lightning struck one home around 4:15 p.m. and set a house on fire on Cerisiers Street in the off-island suburb of Ste-Marthe-sur-le-lac. […]
Rare Galapagos Giant Tortoise is not Extinct
Researchers have confirmed that this species of giant tortoise thought to be extinct is still around after all. They located a 50-year-old female giant tortoise on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos archipelago. The female tortoise known as the fantastic giant tortoise was found on the volcanic island in 2019 by Galapagos National Park rangers and […]