Canada to Build 15 New National Parks by 2030
The federal government plans to build 15 new urban national parks across Canada. Since the parks will be urban, they will be located in areas where many Canadians live. The organization Parks Canada has started thinking of parks in Edmonton, Victoria, Saskatoon, Windsor, Winnipeg and Halifax. According to Miriam Padolsky, director of urban park and […]
Boeing Crew Capsule Launches to Space Station
On Thursday, Boeing’s crew capsule rocketed into orbit on a repeat test flight without astronauts. This happened after years of being grounded by flaws that could have doomed the spacecraft. There was only a test dummy aboard. If everything goes well, the capsule will reach the International Space Station on Friday. Two or three NASA […]
Here’s What’s Open in Toronto this Victoria Weekend
As Ontario is set to celebrate Victoria Day this weekend, here’s what will be open and closed. This year, the holiday lands on May 23 and many attractions will be available to see. The TTC will run on a Sunday service schedule, but will start at approximately 6.a.m. Any routes that are not normally covered […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Friday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,412 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 1,165 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported 168 people are in intensive care units. Last month, 93.0 per cent of Ontarians over […]
Canadian Study Suggests Reasons for Chronic Back Pain
A joint study conducted by researchers at McGill University and Scientists from Italy found that blocking inflammation after injury may lead to chronic pain. The study challenges the standard approach to treating pain. Many people will take anti-inflammatory drugs for acute pain or even use ice to decrease the inflammation. The researchers found that neutrophils, […]
Huawei Banned from Participating in Canada’s 5G Network
Canada’s federal government has banned China’s Huawei Technologies from joining the country’s 5G wireless network. To get started it is important to understand what a 5G network is. The technology gives Canadians faster phone and internet connections as well as provides more data capacity amid increased demand. 5G relies on multiple antennas to transport signals […]
Massive Ice Shoves Form on Lake Winnipeg
Despite being in the Spring season, Manitobans were welcomed with ice piled up on the shore of Lake Winnipeg. Some of the ice piled up to about 25 feet high forming giant hills across the shore. Ron Suzuki, a resident who lives in Winnipeg Beach said “It was all along this one spit, it’s called […]
Gas Prices are About to Drop, Here’s When to Fill Up
Drivers in Ontario can expect to pay less at the pumps as gas prices are set to drop 10 cents per litre by Friday. In southern Ontario, the average price of gas per litre hit $2.099 on Wednesday. That was an increase of 12- cents since last Friday. On Thursday morning, prices dropped three cents […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,565 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 1,207 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported 168 people are in intensive care units. Last month, 93.0 per cent of Ontarians over […]
UN Report Finds Earth’s Oceans were Hottest on Record in 2021
Oceans around the world grew to their most acidic levels and warmest temperatures on record last year. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) made the announcement on Wednesday. In their annual State of the Global Climate report, oceans were detailed in a range of turmoil brought by climate change. The report said melting ice sheets had […]