Ontario Man Wins Buffalo Marathon While Pushing A Stroller
A man from Ontario finished first place in the Buffalo Marathon last weekend while pushing his two-year-old son in a stroller. The 35-year-old man from Hamilton basically had an added obstacle compared to other free-handed runners. He was able to complete the race in two hours, 33 minutes and 32 seconds. Lucas McAneney said “I […]
Ontario Logs Less Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 907 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 549 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 and 118 patients in intensive care. To date, 90.0 per cent of Ontarians over the age of 5 […]
Researchers Find Fossilized Bones of Largest Meat-Eating Dinosaur
The fossilized bones were discovered on a rocky seashore on England’s Isle of Wight. The remains were identified as meat-eating dinosaurs that may be larger than any other known from Europe. The best was a cousin of the biggest carnivorous dinosaur species on record. On Thursday, paleontologists said they have discovered parts of the skeleton […]
European Union to Require Common Phone Charger
The new rules means European Union consumers will only need one common USB Type-C cable to charge any of their portable devices. Soon, Europeans will forget about rummaging through the junk drawer looking for a charger. Officials in the European Union said they inked a provisional agreement Tuesday that enforces a uniform charging cord in […]
Vast Amount of Water Found Below Antarctica’s Ice Sheet
Scientists have discovered a massive amount of water hidden deep below the ice sheet that covers Antarctica. It’s a groundwater system found in deep sediments in West Antarctica, likely to be the consistency of a wet sponge. It reveals an unexplored part of the region and could have implications for how the frozen continent reacts […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,013 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 522 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 and 114 patients in intensive care. To date, 90.0 per cent of Ontarians over the age of 5 […]
Apple Reveals iOS 16 With Some Big Changes
Apple started its annual developer conference by unveiling its next-generation of mobile software. iOS 16 has new features that will let users personalize their iPhone lock screens, change how they text friends through iMessage, and deepen its integration with cars. These updates were displayed on Monday at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Some industry watchers were […]
4,500-Year-Old Plant Found Off the Australian Coast
Scientists in Australia have discovered what they say is the largest living plant on Earth and it dates back thousands of years. They found ancient seagrass off the country’s west coast called the Shark Bay. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located almost 800 kilometres north of the city Perth. Scientists say the massive […]
Researchers Find Microplastics in Fresh Antarctic Snow
For the very first time, researchers have discovered the presence of microplastics in freshly fallen Antarctic snow. Researchers from New Zealand’s University of Canterbury analyzed 19 samples gathered in Antarctica’s Ross Island region. The study was published Tuesday in the scientific journal The Cryosphere and it found 13 different types of plastics during a fresh […]
$116 Million Up for Grabs in Lotto Max Jackpot
The OLG said a jackpot of $70-million is up for grabs, along with more than 40 available $1 million Maxmillions prizes. OLG spokesperson Tony Bitoni said “when it’s not won, those Maxmillions keep rolling and keep growing as well too. So, tonight’s draw we’re estimated at 46 Maxmillions in addition to that $70-million jackpot,” Customers […]