Scientists Believe Rocket Hardware Hit the Moon, But There’s no Proof
Scientists were tracking a four-ton discarded rocket that they believe crashed into the moon at 9,300 kilometres per hour. The astronomers said there is no proof yet of the impact because it happened on the dark side of the moon. The astronomers said the space junk had been flying through space for years. Using orbital […]
Let’s Take a Look at Gas Prices Across Ontario
An energy expert said drivers should prepare to pay more for a tank of gas as prices are expected to climb higher in the coming weeks. Dan McTeague, the Canadians for Affordable Energy President said “This is just really the calm before the storm,… I think we’re heading for US$150 for a barrel of oil, […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Monday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,074 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. There are at least 693 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 249 people are in intensive care units. This is the second day in a row where the province has reported under […]
Toronto Issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory Today
Environment Canada said morning and afternoon commutes in Toronto will likely be impacted by the weather. The weather agency issued a winter weather travel advisory as the forecast is calling for “a messy mix of precipitation”. The rain began Monday morning but the risk of freezing rain still remains. Environment Canada said “Near midday, as […]
$1.4M in Federal COVID Relief Given to Exclusive Ski Club
Financial documents revealed the exclusive ski club Georgian Peaks received $1.4 million in federal COVID relief after a “record” year of sales. The ski club near Collingwood, Ontario paid $13,000 of income tax as they opened a new $13-million lodge. The ski club has a history of producing winners and Olympic athletes. Three of its […]
What’s It Like to Live in Oak Ridges, Ontario?
Located just north of Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges is a hidden gem. The community’s beautiful, suburban nature and excellent access to the GTA draw residents to this burgeoning town. It’s only a short drive from Oak Ridges to Toronto’s city centre. Even closer are Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, and North York. Oak Ridges is more […]
How to Cut Down on Your Electric Bill?
A lot of people are looking for ways to cut down on their electric bills. And it’s no wonder – the cost of electricity keeps going up, while our incomes seem to be stagnating. So what can you do? Here are some tips: 1. Check your insulation. If your home isn’t well insulated, you’re losing […]
Earth’s Nearest Black Hole is Actually a ‘Vampire’ Star
A team of astronomers says new research suggests Earth’s closest black hole turns out to be a “vampire” star. The space object was found in 2020 in a star system just 1,000 light-years away. The original report was led by the European Southern Observatory astronomers and said they identified the closest black hole to Earth, […]
Toronto Confirms the Return of Major Summer Festivals
On Friday morning, Mayor John Tory announced the official return of a long list of major spring and summer events. Most of these events have either been cancelled or held virtually throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor previously suspended the issuing of permits for virtually all of Toronto’s biggest events. Tory said that the city […]
Ontario Logs More Than 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Friday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 2,085 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. There are at least 821 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 262 people are in intensive care units. The province reported fewer than 1000 people in hospital with COVID-19 six days in […]