While many people across Canada are staying home, and the government institutes new measures to keep people safe, some employees still have to go to work. The government has indicated that members of essential services must stay and continue their work. These essential services include the LCBO, grocery store... Read more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a press conference on Tuesday, to give an update on measures the provincial government is taking to prevent the COVID-19 outbreak. Ford announced that “non-essential” services would be shut down by midnight Tuesday. The government released a list that determines what is considered an... Read more
The teacher strike continues on in Ontario as educators are looking for a new contract with the government. As striking continues, many teachers have united together despite the inaction in the form of a contract. Listen to this audio report about the teacher strike and how Etobicoke teachers feel... Read more
Women’s hockey tourney canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
COVID-19HealthInternationalSportsUncategorized Mar 11, 2020
The world women’s hockey championship has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) made the decision this past Saturday to cancel the event. It was scheduled for March 31 to April 10 and it was going to be held in Halifax and Truro,... Read more
The novel COVID-19 continues to result in sporting events being cancelled and leagues having to change their policy. The NBA is considering moving games to locations that are unaffected by the virus according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If a team is not able to use their arena due to... Read more
The Toronto Raptors continue their break as they prepare for a home date against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. The Raptors recently completed a five game road trip that began with at the beginning of March against the Denver Nuggets and concluded last Monday against the Utah Jazz. The... Read more
The NCAA tournament could potentially hold games without fans in response to COVID-19 concerns. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stated on Tuesday that he is asking for indoor events to be held without spectators and only include “athletes, parents, and other essentials to the game.” Dayton, Ohio hosts the First... Read more
You’ve seen the title so you know where I’m going with this. Chicken. We have all heard about it. People compare its taste to just about any other type of meat out there: Armadillo, Raccoon and Alligator. It is everywhere and can be made in so many different ways.... Read more
Ryan Newman walked out of the hospital Wednesday afternoon after suffering serious injuries Monday night in the final lap of the Daytona 500. His team, Roush Fenway Racing, tweeted earlier Wednesday that Newman was showing “great improvement” and then announced his release from Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., posting a picture... Read more
Tokyo Olympic mascots begin European tour
Sports Feb 19, 2020
Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic Games mascots headed out from the capital’s Haneda airport today for a promotional tour of Europe. The two mascots, known as Miraitowa and Someity, bemused travellers with their hand-clapping act and there was also a video message from pop group The Backstreet Boys. The mascots will... Read more
