Canadian Mattea Roach Wins 22nd Jeopardy in a Row
Mattea Roach seals her 22nd Jeopardy win with the final question being about American history on Wednesday. The 23-year-old tutor born in Nova Scotia holds the record for the longest winning streak of any Canadian on the quiz show. She entered her 22nd Final Jeopardy with $28,400 and was given a special shout-out in the […]
Electric Locomotives are Hauling Freight Trains
The railway giants in Canada, CN and CP are testing zero-emission locomotives to haul freight trains. CN is more focused on testing battery-electric locomotives, and CP has been testing hydrogen locomotives. There’s another smaller railway, Southern Railway of B.C., is working on hydrogen locomotives as well. The transportation sector is the second largest producer of […]
Tips to Spruce up Your Backyard this Summer!
It’s almost summertime, which means it’s time to start thinking about sprucing up your backyard! Here are a few easy tips to get started: 1. Add some color with flowers or garden decorations. 2. Create a comfortable seating area with outdoor furniture and cushions. 3. Set up a grill or fire pit for some fun […]
Canada Reports $2.5B Trade Surplus in March
As imports and exports climb to record highs, Statistics Canada said the country’s merchandise trade surplus was $2.5 billion in March. The total compared to a revised surplus of $3.1 billion for February which is higher than the initial reading. The statistics agency said imports rose by 7.7 per cent in March to a record […]
Toronto’s New Fire Truck has Tallest Firefighting Apparatus in North America
The city of Toronto has a new fire truck that will allow fire crews to reach new heights. Mayor John Tory and Fire Chief Matthew Pegg displayed the Bronto Skylift 70m articulated aerial unit, nicknamed Tower 1. Its firefighting apparatus is the tallest in North America and at full extension it can reach up to […]
Ontario Logs More Than 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 2,488 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 1,698 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported 199 people are in intensive care units. Last week, 93.0 per cent of Ontarians over […]
What’s It Like Living in Lindsay, Ontario?
Tucked away in the Kawartha Lakes just north east of the Greater Toronto Area, Lindsay, Ontario is packed with small town charm, local colour, and no shortage of year-round recreation for residents and tourists to enjoy. Overview This picturesque town sits on the banks of the Scugog River and features heritage buildings, parks, trails, and […]
New Summer Measures to Protect B.C.’s Killer Whales
The federal government will be bringing back a list of seasonal measures to protect the endangered killer whales. The whales whose habitat includes the Salish Sea were classified as endangered during the federal Endangered Species Act in 2005. At that time their population dropped to just over 70. Many researchers say it is due to […]
Canadian Mattea Roach Wins 21st Jeopardy
Mattea Roach seals her 21st Jeopardy win with the final question being about Canada’s national anthem. The 23-year-old tutor born in Nova Scotia holds the record for the longest winning streak of any Canadian on the quiz show. She entered her 21st Final Jeopardy with $24,600 after blowing away her competition. Roach had 17 correct […]
Tips for Mowing Your Lawn This Summer!
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to mow your lawn! If you’re looking for some tips on how to get the most out of your mowing routine this summer, you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you mow your lawn this summer: 1. Start early […]