87-Year-Old Man Finished Cross-Country Flight in N.B.
George Miller ended his 68-year career in piloting at the same airport where it all started. Miller made his final landing in his 1940s-era Ryan Navion plane at the Miramichi-Chatham Airport and one of the employees said “nobody’s flown that low at this airport in 20 years.” His plane is an unpainted silver colour and […]
Canada’s Inflation Rate Hits Three-Decade High
According to Statistics Canada, the annual inflation rate in April climbed to 6.8 per cent. In March, the inflation rate was at 6.7 per cent. The rate was the highest since January 1991 when the annual inflation rate was 6.9 per cent. The Bank of Montreal chief economist Douglas Porter wrote “The key takeaway from […]
NASA’s Mars Lander Headed for its Demise in July
NASA’s Insight lander is losing power because of dust accumulation on its solar panels. On Tuesday, the space agency said it will keep using the spacecraft’s seismometer to analyze marsquakes until the power fully depletes. They predict the lander will run out of power by July. NASA will continue to use flight controllers to monitor […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Wednesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,692 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 1,248 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported 165 people are in intensive care units. Last month, 93.0 per cent of Ontarians over […]
Canadian Scientists Push for Ocean Version of International Space Station
A Canadian research centre based in Halifax is promoting an ambitious observation system for the North Atlantic ocean. That ocean as well as the Labrador Sea are one of the largest carbon sinks on the planet. A carbon sink is where carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is absorbed and stored deep in the ocean. CEO […]
Prince Charles and Camilla Arrived in Ottawa Today
Prince Charles and his Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla will tour Ottawa on the second day of their royal visit. The visit marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This is the first time in five years the couple have visited Canada. The pair arrived in Newfoundland and Labrador Tuesday. Charles explained the tour, just like the Platinum […]
Land Formations in Northwest Territories Similar to Mars
Located on the Arctic Coast, there are smoking shales and jarosite which is a formation found commonly on Mars. In this remote Arctic coastal area in the Northwest Territories, the ground is so hot it will melt your boots. Researchers have found mineral formation there that could hold clues to understanding Mars and its history. […]
Tim Hortons to Launch ‘Biebs Brew’
Tim Hortons has launched a new coffee endorsed by pop star Justin Bieber. The new French vanilla-flavoured chilled coffee is call Biebs Brew and is a rendition of the coffee chain’s cold brew coffee. The company said the drink was inspired by Bieber’s “slight sweet tooth” and “love for hints of delicious vanilla flavouring in […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Tuesday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,028 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 1,345 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported 165 people are in intensive care units. Last month, 93.0 per cent of Ontarians over […]
Prince Charles and Camilla Arrive in Canada
Prince Charles and Camilla kicked off their 3-day tour in St. John’s today before they travel to Ottawa and the Northwest Territories. During the tour, the couple will be looking to address environmental issues. Charles plans to meet with local experts to discuss the impact of climate change in the Northwest Territories and Indigenous-led efforts […]