New COVID-19 Restrictions in Ontario Take Effect Today
Residents and businesses across Ontario will face new restrictions Wednesday to slow the spread of COVID-19. Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday the restrictions will take into effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 5. The new restrictions are similar to returning to Step Two of the province’s reopening plan. The restrictions include the closure of […]
Ontario Logs More Than 11,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 11,582 new infections of COVID-19, however, officials have warned the number is an underestimate. The minister’s office has called the increase in hospitalizations “explosive”. There are at least 2,081 patients in hospitals for COVID-19 and 288 people are in intensive care units. The seven-day rolling average rose […]
Chrysler will be All-Electric by 2028
CEO of automaker Stellantis’ Chrysler said on Wednesday that it plans to fully transition to an all-electric lineup by 2028. This will introduce new products, including a utility vehicle, the North American brand’s chief executive said. Chrysler is expected to show the Airflow concept vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The […]
Majority of Canada Placed Under Weather Warnings
Some places in Western or Northern Canada will see wind chill temperatures as low as -50 and high winds are expected in parts of Ontario. Most of Western Canada and northern areas of Ontario and Quebec were given extreme cold alerts or special weather statements Tuesday night. Environment Canada also announced winter storm watches through […]
Ontario Introduces “Staycation” Tax Credit
Ontario’s new staycation tax credit is now in effect for 2022. The new tax benefit will allow eligible travelers planning a getaway within the Province in 2022 to get a tax refund. Introduced to help Ontario’s seeking to travel more safely amid the pandemic, the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit gives Ontarians a 20 per cent […]
Urban Home Buyers Setting Their Sights on Small Town Ontario
Home buyers from larger urban centres in Ontario are turning their attention to single family homes in exurban and rural communities. House prices in southwestern Ontario are on the rise as a result. Towns like St. Marys, Mitchell, Mount Brydges, and Plympton-Wyoming are especially affected by the keen urban home buyer. While home prices are […]
Full List of New COVID-19 Restrictions Starting Jan 5.
Updated Gathering Limits Limits reduced to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors. Organized public events limited to five people indoors. Employees must work remotely unless their work requires them to be on-site. Capacity Limits Reduced Capacity at indoor weddings, funerals, and religious services, rites and ceremonies will be limited to 50 per cent capacity […]
Schools Across Canada Will Return to Online Learning
After nearly a full semester in class, Ontario and other Provinces are returning to the virtual classroom. Students in Ontario will attend online classes for at least 2 weeks. All other provinces have taken similar measures with the exception of Saskatchewan. Reactions among students, teachers, and parents have been mixed, with some frustrated about the […]
BlackBerry Announces Discontinued Support For The Iconic Phone
The end of an era has arrived as the once Iconic phone that once rivaled the iPhone. The Waterloo based company announced it will stop support for many of the old, reliable BlackBerry smartphones still in use. Devices running on BB10 or BlackBerry OS will, “no longer reliably function, including for data, phone calls, […]
What’s It Like to Live in Beaverton, Ontario?
Real estate in Beaverton is a superb choice for anyone that wants to live in a historic lakeside community. Situated on the beautiful southeast shore of Lake Simcoe, Beaverton offers its residents the best of Ontario small-town living. Beaverton is the largest community in Brock Township. Brock Township is the northernmost part of Durham Region. […]