Canada’s Wonderland and SickKids unite for new rollercoaster
Our favourite amusement park, Canada’s Wonderland, is partnering with SickKids. They are offering an opportunity to be the first to ride the world-record breaking roller coaster, the Yukon Striker. The new ride is the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in the world. Each participant must $100 in order to... Read more
Beto O’Rourke announces 2020 democrat bid
Former Texas congressman, Beto O’Rourke has announced his bid for the 2020 democratic presidential nomination this morning. O’Rourke is the 16th candidate to throw their hat into a very crowded ring.  Some other candidates include Bernie Sanders, 77, from Vermont and Cory Booker,46, from New Jersey. You might remember... Read more
May loses second attempt at Brexit deals
Another tough loss Wednesday for British Prime Minister Theresa May, as her second attempt to push the Brexit deal through was rejected. The ministers voted in favour of no deal with 321 to 278 votes. The UK is set to leave the European Union on March 29, but the... Read more
Flood outlook in effect for Toronto
The Toronto and Region Conservatory Authority warns Toronto of potential flooding and hazardous conditions as double digit temperatures and steady rainfall are set for today. Environment Canada predicts 15 to 20 millimeters of rain will fall on the city with temperatures spiking as high as 12 degrees. The TRCA... Read more
Small plane nearly crashes on GTA highway
A small aircraft slammed across a road, nearly hitting a driver, in Markham, near the Buttonville airport, on Tues. afternoon. The Toronto Transportation Safety Board reports the aircraft went down around 2 p.m. and came to full stop on an embarkment near 16th Avenue on Highway 404. The pilot... Read more
Istanbul death toll rises after building collapse
According to Reuters, the death toll for the collapses building in Istanbul has risen to 10 people since this morning. Turkish emergencies have already rescued 13 people from the rubble, including a 5-year-old girl and an 8-year old boy There is no clear cause for the collapse but according... Read more
Cat Lake First Nation has declared a state of emergency after independent companies found mould – or traces of mould – in all 128 homes and deemed 87 homes uninhabitable. The MP for Timmins-James Bay area, Charlie Angus, visited Cat Lake on Tuesday with the investigators. He says he... Read more
Canadian diplomats sue over mysterious “Havana Syndrome”
Five Canadian diplomats are suing the Canadian government for $28 million after falling ill with a mysterious disease while stationed in Cuba. The plaintiffs -14 in total- include the diplomats and their families. They claim Ottawa delayed their evacuation, downplayed the seriousness of the situation and held critical health... Read more
Toronto Police sergeant accused of misconduct
A Toronto police officer is accused of misconduct, insubordination and neglect of duty in relation to mishandling an early arrest and release of alleged serial killer, Bruce McArthur. Sergeant Paul Gauthier is facing several charges after arresting McArthur in 2016 following a 911 call where a man claimed to... Read more
Food guide mooooves toward eliminating dairy
            Canada Food Guide (2019)                    Canada Food Guide (2007) Canada’s new food guide makes a bold move as it eliminates dairy food group. The new food guide was released Tuesday by Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor at a market... Read more