Ontario Logs Fewer Than 10,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 9,909 new infections of COVID-19 signifying an increase from the previous days. Today is the fourth day the province is reporting fewer than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in 2022. There are at least 3,630 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 500 people are […]
Canadian Curling Duo Homan & Morris to Compete at 2022 Winter Games
Canadians John Morris and Rachel Homan have been chosen to compete in mixed doubles at the Beijing Olympics. The announcement was made Thursday after Curling Canada consulted with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Own the Podium. Usually, athletes are chosen through traditional playdowns but cancellations of the mixed doubles trials forced the committee to select […]
In 2021 Canadians Spent 4.4 Hours on Mobile Apps a Day
A report by an analytic company App Annie has calculated that Canadians spent an average of 4.4 hours a day on mobile apps in 2021. In 2020 the average time Canadians spend on mobile apps was 3.9 hours. Americans spent 4.2 hours a day and the U.K. spent 4 hours a day on mobile apps […]
Fake Toonies Found in Hawkesbury, Ontario
A spokesperson from the Canadian Mint said it is debatable whether the coins are actually considered counterfeit. The toonies appear fake to the human eye, it includes a strange-looking figurehead and is inscribed with a crazy typo. The Ontario Provincial Police are warning people to check their pockets for this fake toonie. According to the […]
Are Tented and Heated Outdoor Patios Safe? Experts Weigh-in
Some restaurant owners in the province are trying their best to make their patios as comfortable as possible with winter temperatures. This is because indoor dining has been banned by the government following a surge in COVID-19 cases. Some experts warn that too much protection against sub-zero temperatures may be counterproductive when it comes to […]
Ontario Logs Fewer Than 10,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 9,782 new infections of COVID-19 signifying an increase from the previous days. Today is the third day the province is reporting fewer than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in 2022. There are at least 3,448 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 505 people are […]
‘Deformed’ Giant Exoplanet Looks Like a Football
As astronomers search for planets beyond our solar system, they have discovered a giant exoplanet that resembles a football or rugby ball. The planet is called WASP-103b and it is very unique. It is located roughly 1,225 light-years away from Earth in the Hercules constellation. When looking at its size, the planet is almost twice […]
Ontario’s Education Minister to Make Announcement at 1:30 p.m. EST
The province’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce is scheduled to make an announcement about the return to school for in-person learning. He will speak at Queen’s Park with the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore at 1:30 p.m. The announcement can be streamed live at CTVNewsToronto.ca. The news conference comes only two days […]
Quebec Man Donates 27,000 kg of P.E.I. Potatoes to Montrealers in Need
Due to a donation from a Quebec man, a large shipment of P.E.I. potatoes will be going to Montreal to feed people in need. This act of kindness comes after the man heard about the U.S. ban on potatoes and wanted to help. Mac Watson lives in Montreal and grew up in a farming community […]
BMW Made a Colour-Changing Concept Car
The BMW Flow electric SUV concept is able to change colour hues at the press of a button. The car can go from grey or black and back again in mere moments. Unfortunately, it cannot go past the shades of grey but it creates an effect that is startling. The trick isn’t done with paint […]