Ontario Lifts More Capacity Restrictions on Businesses Today
Ontario speeds up its next step of COVID-19 reopening on Thursday, four days ahead of schedule. Premier Doug Ford spoke at a news conference Monday morning and said the decisions were based on recommendations from the province’s chief medical officer of health. The premier said, “This is great news and a sign of just how […]
Ontario Logs More Than 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 2,327 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. There are at least 1,342 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 356 people are in intensive care units. The hospitalization and intensive care admissions related to COVID-19 in Ontario have dropped to […]
Disney Plans to Develop U.S. Residential Communities with Local Themes
Walt Disney Co. is starting to design U.S. residential communities after deals with property developers. The company is capitalizing on fans’ enthusiasm for the brand beyond its entertainment businesses and theme parks. Disney announced on Wednesday its first development will be Cotino, a residential community with 1,900 housing units. The units include single-family homes and […]
Snowfall Warning in Effect for Toronto Today
Environment Canada has forecasted 15 to 25 cm of snow from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. The snowfall warning released by the federal weather agency said there will be a “messy mix of wintry precipitation” According to Environment Canada, there will be reduced visibility when the snow is heavy and blowing. Surfaces will also become […]
Canada Wins Women’s Hockey Gold at Beijing Olympics
In a thrilling match, Canada beat the United States 3-2 to claim the women’s hockey gold medal. Canada’s team captain Marrie-Philp Poulin scored twice and their goalie, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 36 saves. Sarah Nurse also broke the record for most points accumulated in a single Olympic Games. Canada avenged its loss to the Americans in […]
Environment Canada: Messy Mix of Winter Weather Coming
There is a special weather statement in effect from Environment Canada for Toronto and the GTA. A low pressure system is expected to bring “a messy mix of wintry precipitation” to the region. Starting late Wednesday rain will begin falling and could total 25 millimetres. It could then potentially transition into ice pellets and freezing […]
World’s Largest Rogue Wave Recorded Near British Colombia
Researchers have recorded the world’s largest rogue wave in the waters off of Ucluelet, British Colombia. The giant wave reached heights of 17.6 meters. That’s nearly the height of a 4 storey-building. The wave measured almost three times the height of surrounding waves. Rogue waves like this one are defined by having a height more […]
Test Protocols Changing for Travellers Entering Canada
Starting Feb. 28th, Vaccinated travelers who are entering Canada will no longer need a COVID-19 test. Instead of taking a molecular test, vaccinated travelers will be able to opt for a potentially cheaper and easier to access rapid test. Many travellers will be pleased to learn the news as March break approaches. Tourism and airline […]
Search Efforts Continue Off the Coast of Newfoundland
Crews are still searching for the missing crew members of the Spanish fishing vessel which sank 460 kilometres off the coast of Newfoundland early Tuesday morning. Three members of the 24-person crew have survived the sinking of the vessel, known as the Villa de Pitanxo. 11 crew members are still missing as of Wednesday morning. […]
BC Lifts Restrictions, Business Owners Rejoice
Business owners, specifically in the hospitality industry, rejoiced after the Province announced a transition period with how it’s dealing with the pandemic. By Thursday, food, beverage, and dancing venues will be restored to full capacity. Table limits which had been set at six will also be removed. Dancing is once again allowed, although patrons wishing […]