Diesel Prices Impacting the Transportation Industry
As many Canadians are focused on all-time high gas prices, have you checked out the price of diesel? The average price per litre of diesel is now $2.29 across Canada which is more expensive than premium gasoline. Diesel is vital for growing food and also transporting products across Ontario. Just in the last month alone, […]
Total Lunar Eclipse Created Amazing Red Moon
Stargazers who stayed up late Sunday night and the early hours of Monday were able to view the dazzling “Blood Moon”. The moon was glowing red after a total lunar eclipse, which had the sun, Earth and moon form a straight line in the night sky. The event is nicknamed the “flower moon” because the […]
Calgary Flames Take Game 7 in Overtime
The Calgary Flames won Game 7 in the first round of the NHL playoffs against the Dallas Stars. This is the Flames second time in the last 17 years making it to the second round. They won Sunday’s game 3-2 in overtime and the game-winner was scored by Johnny Gaudreau at 15:09. He scored by […]
Ontario Logs More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Monday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 1,061 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 1,122 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported 159 people are in intensive care units. Last month, 93.0 per cent of Ontarians over […]
Glaciers Melting in the Canadian Rockies
Climate change has resulted in glaciers around the world to melt at an alarming rate. The melting of the Rocky Mountain glaciers will impact the Prairies’ freshwater supply, which will be a big issue. Many tourists take a drive through the Canadian Rockies to see views of blue mountain lakes, wildlife and, of course, the […]
Glass Shortage Affecting Pubs in Ottawa
Due to a glass shortage, an Ottawa distiller started using maple syrup bottles to make up for the demand. Many distilleries, restaurants, and pubs in Ottawa have been hit by the global supply chain disruption of glass bottles. Some of these establishments are left wondering how to serve their customers. Owner of Ogham Craft Spirits […]
Leaf’s Forced to Game 7 After Overtime Loss
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leaf’s 4-3 in overtime on Thursday night. Brayden Point was able to score off a rebound between the legs of the Leafs goaltender at 18:04 of the first overtime period. The three other goals were scored by Ondrej Palat, Anthony Cirelli, and Nikita Kucherov for the Lightning. […]
Ontario Logs More Than 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Friday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 2,249 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions. Officials confirmed that 1,453 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 […]
Have You Ever Wondered How Much a Royal Visit Costs?
When Canada hosts a royal visit, expenditures are covered by RCMP, federal, provincial and territorial governments. Ahead of next week’s visit by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, some Canadians were asking: “How much will it cost taxpayers?” Last year CBC reported in cost more than $334,000 just to protect the royal family. The […]
How & When to View Sunday’s Celestial Event
If weather is permitting and skies are clear, Sunday’s lunar eclipse will be visible across Canada in different forms. On May 15, a rare Blood Moon will rise and it will be the longest total lunar eclipse Canadians have been able to see in 15 years. A total lunar eclipse happens when the sun, Earth, […]