Here’s What you Need to Know if Travelling this Summer
As COVID-19 mandates gradually ease, many Canadian residents are planning to travel this summer. With changes in restrictions, it’s important to know what they exactly are if you’re planning a trip. The most recent change will be in effect as of June 20 which will allow passengers who are not fully vaccinated to board a […]
June’s Strawberry Moon Will Light Up the Sky
June’s strawberry moon will appear full from Sunday moonrise to Wednesday moonset, according to NASA. It will reach its peak at 7:52 a.m. ET Tuesday but will not be fully visible in North America until moonrise. This year’s strawberry moon is the first of two consecutive supermoons. Supermoon usually refers to a full moon that […]
Here’s The Just For Laughs Toronto Lineup
This year’s Just For Laughs Toronto will feature comedians Trevor Noah, Pete Davidson, John Mulaney, Iliza Shlesinger and more. This will be the 10th anniversary for the event in Toronto. The festival will run from September 22 to October 1. Other famous people set to appear include Amy Schumer, drag queen duo Trixie and Katya […]
Ontario Logs Less Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Tuesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 460 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 512 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 and 116 patients in intensive care. Last month, 93.0 per cent of Ontarians over the age of 12 […]
Coinbase Lays Off 1,100 People Amid Crypto Drought
The gloom in cryptocurrency continued to Tuesday as bitcoin dipped below $21,000 US at one point. One of the biggest trading platforms in the sector also announced it will be laying off 18 per cent of its staff. The platform Coinbase made this announcement and it just went public in a highly touted IPO last […]
Ottawa Plans to Announce End of Vaccine Mandates for Travel
On Tuesday, the federal government in Canada is expected to announce an end to the COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and international travel. The government could reinstate the vaccine requirement if another new variant of the virus appears. This information was from sources with direct knowledge of the decision who spoke with CBC News with […]
Rory McIlroy Wins Back-to-Back Canadian Opens
The Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy was able to win his second RBC Canadian Open with a two-stroke victory. Tony Finau of the United States finished at 19-under overall. McIlroy was liked by Canadian fans all week, with many of them chanting his name at all 72 holes. After winning, McIlroy said “If there was some […]
Here’s How Climate Change is Extending Allergy Season
Scientists and researchers believe climate change is worsening the allergy season. Professor Cecillia Heredia from Simon Fraser University said there are many environmental factors that lead to the overproduction of pollen. This includes the rise in temperature which will then trigger allergic reactions in some. Heredia explained “It’s a complex system that brings together the […]
Crypto Markets Plummet as Trading Platforms Freeze Up
Bitcoin and other various cryptocurrencies plummeted through the weekend as inflation caused many investors to run for the exits. This caused many major trading platforms to seize up and Binance even had to temporarily halt bitcoin withdrawals. Bitcoin was hovering just below 24,000 US at one point on Monday morning and is down 20 per […]
Small Satellite Built in Nova Scotia Set for 1st Space Mission
Students working with the Dalhousie Space Systems Lab have manufactured the first satellite made in Nova Scotia. The satellite is soon to be launched into space which will be an Atlantic Canadian first. In 2018, many universities received federal funding to construct a nanosatellite. Teams of students from Dalhousie and the University of Victoria were […]