Ontario’s Feral Goldfish Population is Exploding, Here’s Why?
There have been goldfish infestations reported in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and parts of the U.S. Andrew Murray would watch a small school of goldfish living in the storm pond near his home in London, Ontario. However, this spring he came across thousands of goldfish in the pond that changed the water to […]
Raptors Eliminated From NBA Playoffs
Toronto Raptors eliminated in Game 6 of the first round in the NBA playoffs against Philadelphia 76ers. The game concluded at 132-97 Thursday night in favour of the sixers. Joel Embiid led his team with 33 points to blowout the Raptors in the third. Forward Chris Boucher said “I felt like we learned so much, […]
Ontario Logs More Than 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Friday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 2,760 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions and backlogs. Officials confirmed that 1,679 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported 209 people are in intensive care units. Officials said ICU admissions rose by […]
These Homeowners are Sharing Their Yards with Farmers & Gardeners
Not everyone likes mowing, pruning, and landscaping their yard, but some people enjoy it and would benefit from a yard sharing program. There are programs that people can join that promote yard or garden sharing. Advocates of the programs say it’s a win for everyone, including the environment. Some popular programs include the Edmonton Yard […]
Dog’s Personalities Have Little to Do With Its Breed
According to a new study, every pup is unique and stereotypes associated with specific breeds aren’t supported by science. Co-author and University of Massachusetts geneticist Elinor Karlsson said “There is a huge amount of behavioural variation in every breed, and at the end of the day, every dog really is an individual,” The study explained […]
Early Risers Can Watch a Parade of Planets
Throughout the month of April, four planets from our solar system can be seen marching upwards from the eastern horizon. Occurring really early in the morning, spectators are able to view Saturn, Mars, Venus and Jupiter. This Saturday and SundayVenus and Jupiter will get super close and appear inseparable. The term astronomers use when two […]
Partial Solar Eclipse Caused by April’s ‘Black Moon’
According to NASA, there will be a partial eclipse at the end of the month due to April’s’ ‘Black Moon’. Solar eclipses happen when the moon’s orbit lines up with the sun during the daytime so that it blocks the sun’s light for a brief moment. During a full eclipse, the moon will block out […]
Toronto Mass Vaccine Clinic to Close Today
The first and largest mass vaccination clinic for COVID-19 will be closing today after operating for more than a year. The clinic was located at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and was one of the first three mass immunization sites to open. The site started inoculations on March 17, 2021. The clinic was initially set […]
Ontario Logs More Than 3,000 New COVID-19 Cases Today
On Thursday, health officials in Ontario are reporting 3,560 new infections of COVID-19 however, the number is an estimate due to testing restrictions and backlogs. Officials confirmed that 1,661 people are currently being treated in Ontario hospitals with COVID-19 but they reported 202 people are in intensive care units. Officials said ICU admissions dropped by […]
SpaceX Took Another 4 Astronauts to the ISS
On Wednesday, SpaceX launched another four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. This happened less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires. The millionaires aboard paid $55M US each to travel to space. NASA’s crew consists of 2 men and women, including the first black woman to make a long-term […]