Heat Set to Roll in as Thunderstorm Warnings End in GTA
This morning, Environment Canada warned the GTA could expect severe thunderstorms, including large hail and heavy local downpours. There was a line of severe thunderstorms moving southeast at 50 kilometres an hour. The series of storms ran from Aurora to Sandhill. The impacted ares included Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, King City, Woodbridge, Wildfield, Malton, Kleinburg, […]
Indigenous-Led B.C. Bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
An Indigenous-led partnership is set to move forward with plans to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler. However, organizers say all groups must be on board by December if the proposal is to go ahead. This would be the first Indigenous-led bid for an Olympic Games. Tawanee Joseph, who is shepherding Indigenous […]
Yellowstone Landscape Drastically Changed by Floods
In just a few days, heavy rain and rapid snowmelt triggered a massive flood that could forever alter Yellowstone park’s terrain. For thousands of years the Yellowstone National Park was shaped by forces of fire and ice. It took many decades for humans to alter it enough for tourists to visit in their cars. The […]
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer has hit Retirement
As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer be supporting the Internet Explorer Browse. The 27-year-old browser was once the dominant browser that groups of web surfers loved to hate. The browser now joins other outdated tech like BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots. Close to a year ago, Microsoft announced that it would be […]
Here’s What you Need to Know if Travelling this Summer
As COVID-19 mandates gradually ease, many Canadian residents are planning to travel this summer. With changes in restrictions, it’s important to know what they exactly are if you’re planning a trip. The most recent change will be in effect as of June 20 which will allow passengers who are not fully vaccinated to board a […]
June’s Strawberry Moon Will Light Up the Sky
June’s strawberry moon will appear full from Sunday moonrise to Wednesday moonset, according to NASA. It will reach its peak at 7:52 a.m. ET Tuesday but will not be fully visible in North America until moonrise. This year’s strawberry moon is the first of two consecutive supermoons. Supermoon usually refers to a full moon that […]
Here’s The Just For Laughs Toronto Lineup
This year’s Just For Laughs Toronto will feature comedians Trevor Noah, Pete Davidson, John Mulaney, Iliza Shlesinger and more. This will be the 10th anniversary for the event in Toronto. The festival will run from September 22 to October 1. Other famous people set to appear include Amy Schumer, drag queen duo Trixie and Katya […]
Ontario Logs Less Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Tuesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 460 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 512 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 and 116 patients in intensive care. Last month, 93.0 per cent of Ontarians over the age of 12 […]
Coinbase Lays Off 1,100 People Amid Crypto Drought
The gloom in cryptocurrency continued to Tuesday as bitcoin dipped below $21,000 US at one point. One of the biggest trading platforms in the sector also announced it will be laying off 18 per cent of its staff. The platform Coinbase made this announcement and it just went public in a highly touted IPO last […]
Ottawa Plans to Announce End of Vaccine Mandates for Travel
On Tuesday, the federal government in Canada is expected to announce an end to the COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and international travel. The government could reinstate the vaccine requirement if another new variant of the virus appears. This information was from sources with direct knowledge of the decision who spoke with CBC News with […]