Canada Dropping Mandates, Here’s What Travellers Need to Know
Starting April 1st, Canada will stop its pre-entry COVID-19 testing mandates for fully vaccinated travellers. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said with vaccination rates high and COVID-19 cases stable, the federal government is now comfortable with removing some restrictions. Duclos explained “I think it’s fair to say we are now entering into a transition phase of […]
Ford Government Plans to Sell ‘Clean Energy’ Credits
The Ontario government plans to use the revenue to subsidize electricity prices for residents. The proposed plan would be to sell “clean energy credits” to companies that want to lower their carbon footprint. However, some environmental groups say the move would do nothing to reduce Ontario’s carbon dioxide emissions. Clean energy credits are very similar […]
What’s It Like to Live in Uxbridge, Ontario?
Uxbridge is a picturesque and quiet town that sits on the northern slopes of Oak Ridges Moraine. It’s only 68 kilometres from Toronto, but it feels like another world with its serene beauty – especially when compared to hustle-bustling metropolis southwards towards Pickering or Whitby! This quiet town sits to the north of larger communities […]
Quick Spring Cleaning Tips!
Now that winter is almost behind us and spring is right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning. But don’t worry, you don’t have to spend hours upon hours cleaning your home from top to bottom. These quick spring cleaning tips will help you get your home spick and span in […]
James Webb Telescope’s Image of Star Photobombed by Galaxies
NASA’s newest space telescope looked into the distant universe and rendered a spiky image of a faraway star photobombed by thousands of ancient galaxies. The image from the James Webb Space Telescope was released Wednesday and is considered a test shot. The team at NASA wanted to see how its 18 hexagonal mirrors worked together […]
Ontario Logs More Than 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 2,398 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials said there are currently 644 people in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported fewer than 200 people are in intensive care units. Officials said that 389 of the people in […]
NASA to Launch ‘Mega Moon Rocket’, Here’s What to Know
It has been almost 50 years since humans last walked on the moon and NASA’s Artemis program is about to change that. The program is expected to send astronauts to the moon, including the first woman and the first person of colour, by 2025. Before that happens the space agency has to test the rocket […]
Doug Ford Reveals Plan to Mine ‘Critical Minerals’ Worth $3.5B a Year
In today’s world, nickel, cobalt, lithium, and platinum are considered ‘critical minerals’ as they are used in EV batteries, smartphones, and laptops. Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford unveiled a strategy for the province to capitalize on the growing global demand for minerals that are crucial to technologies. CBC News received an advanced copy of the strategy […]
Federal Government Removing Pre-Arrival COVID Testing for Travellers
On Thursday, the federal government announced that Canada will stop its pre-entry COVID-19 testing mandates for fully vaccinated travellers. The change will come into effect by the end of the month, according to CBC News. The government said random testing of arrivals will continue to detect new COVID-19 variants. The ministers of health, transport and […]
When to Get a New Mattress?
A comfortable mattress is important for a good night’s sleep. But when should you get a new one? There are several factors to consider when deciding whether or not to replace your mattress. If you’re waking up with aches and pains, it may be time for a new mattress. Alternatively, if you’ve had your current […]