University of Toronto researchers believe the massive Fort McMurray forest fire that caused 2,400 homes to be destroyed and 90,000 people to evacuate last year could continue to cause havoc even after it has long since been extinguished. Ash that has made its way into homes in northern Alberta could cause health problems for residents […]
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10th Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer raises more than $20-million
Today in Ontario the 10th annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer kicked off and cyclists from across North America will be making a two day journey from Niagara Falls to Toronto, Toronto to Niagara Falls, or routes within Ontario. The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is an event that began in 2008 that aims to […]
BlackBerry hopes new truck tracking device can drive growth
Against the predictions of many, shares of BlackBerry continue to keep on trucking this year. The long-suffering Canadian tech is seeing a rare reprieve in part because of a optimism around new tools such as one that aims to increase efficiency and make the world of trucking easier and more productive. BlackBerry Radar is a […]
Google Home is coming to Canada in June
Google today announced that its Google Home system is going to be available in Canada late June, so you can stop being jealous of those U.S. commercials. Google Home is a voice activated smart speaker system which has the ability to control things around your house, and it will be available to do just that […]
Dead humpback is a whale of a problem for Logy Bay, Newfoundland
It’s a whale of a problem. The small coastal town of Logy Bay in Newfoundland has been having some large and rather smelly problems recently, and they can’t seem to be able to do much about it. The town, situated north of Saint John’s has had a dead and rotting humpback whale wash up on […]
The Golden State Warriors have a 92% chance of winning the NBA title, says Five Thirty Eight
How good are the Golden State Warriors this year? Data geek site Five Thirty Eight predicts the team has a whopping 92 per cent chance of winning the NBA title. Led by Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and the excitable Draymond Green, the Warriors have perhaps been the most fascinating of the “Super Teams” –teams that […]
Tell us where in Canada you live and this map will tell you your sunburn risk
When it comes to sun, as Vancouver residents will begrudgingly tell you, not everywhere in Canada is created equal. Now, new info from Stats Canada shows exactly where you are most –and least- likely to get a blistering sunburn. Depending on the way you take it, this is either bragging rights or…oh let’s be honest, […]
New report finds surprising information about the way the Fort McMurray fire spread
The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction has released a report written in March of this year on the massive fire that wreaked havoc on the Alberta city of Fort McMurray just over a year ago. It finds an interesting information about exactly how the blaze, nicknamed “The Beast” actually spread. The report was written by […]
Yellow Fever kills more than 250 in Brazil, CDC issues travel warning
Tragedy has struck Brazil, as Yellow Fever has killed at least 250 people. Could the viral disease hit Canada? So far, we have escaped such a fate on a number of occasions, but our luck may be running out. Brazil’s Ministry of Health announced May 5th that Yellow Fever, a virus that has been on […]
Ontario pharmacists say free prescription drugs for kids is the right idea
A new move by the Ontario government is being hailed as progressive by one industry group. On April 27th, Ontario announced that starting January 1st, 2018, children and youth ages 24 and younger will receive free prescription medication. “OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare”, is the official name of the new program which is going to […]
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