Amazon’s Stock is About to be a lot Cheaper
Amazon shares are going to be 20 times less expensive as the company announced its board approved a 20-for-1 stock split. The company announced the news on Wednesday and is its first split since 1999. If shareholders approve the move in May, the split will go into effect on June 6. On Wednesday, Amazon closed […]
Invasive Spider Spreading to Most of the U.S. East Coast
Researchers say a fairly large East Asian spider that spread through Georgia last year could reach most of the U.S. East Coast. The Joro spider weaves a golden web that took over yards all over north Georgia in 2021. The spider was also spotted in South Carolina and entomologists expect it to spread throughout the […]
Smartphone App Getting Improved so Deaf People Can Communicate Easier
Google’s Live Transcribe app is now available offline and will be getting updated to improve its usage. It is pretty common to see people peering at their smartphones while ordering a coffee these days, but for people who are deaf or have hearing impairments, it serves an important purpose. Torontonian Anya Karir is deaf and […]
U.S. Inflation Rate Increases to New 40-year High
The U.S. inflation rate jumped to 7.9 per cent but doesn’t include the recent oil price spike, so the figure is likely to get worse. Pressure from the rising costs for gas, food, and housing has caused the U.S. inflation rate to reach another 40-year high. This was the most rapid increase since 1982 and […]
Tips to Make a Beautiful Garden this Spring!
When it comes to gardening, there’s always something to be excited about. Spring is a great time to start getting your garden ready for the warmer weather ahead. Here are a few tips to help make your garden look beautiful this spring: 1. Plan Ahead – When you’re planning your garden, think about what you […]
What’s It Like to Live in Innisfil, Ontario?
Located in the region that separates Bradford West Gwillimbury from Barrie, Innisfil is a beautiful town and an ideal place to raise a family. The municipality has a dynamic economy, which encourages entrepreneurship, especially tech start-ups. This article will give you a break-down of some reasons why people choose to call Innisfil home. History Early […]
Ernest Shackleton’s Ship Located in Antarctica After 107 Years
It took more than a century, but researchers have found Ernest Shackleton’s ship the HMS Endurance off the coast of Antarctica. The ship is apparently intact and in fairly good condition. The ship owned by the polar explorer sank in 1915 and is currently 3,008 metres deep in the Weddell Sea. It’s a pocket in […]
2,000 Residents at Toronto Long-Term Care Homes to Receive New Beds
The provincial government is planning to add more than 1,300 new beds as well as an additional 641 upgraded beds in not-for-profit long-term care homes across Ontario. A release issued by the Ministry of Long-term Care said on Wednesday that 1,328 new beds will go to nine long-term care homes across the Toronto area. Minister […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,947 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. There are at least 751 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 241 people are in intensive care units. This is the fourth day in a row where the province has reported under […]
Ontario to Drop Mask Mandates on March 21, Sources Say
According to sources, masking will not be required in schools, stores, and restaurants starting March 21. The two sources are with Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government and it was first reported by Toronto Star. The Ford government scrapped its vaccine certificate system on March 1 as well as COVID-19 capacity limits in indoor settings. […]