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York United has big decisions to make ahead of 2022 season

Sports Dec 17, 2021

York United Football Club is at a crossroads. The Canadian Premier League (CPL) club declined to extend the contract of head coach and technical director Jim Brennan after he led the team to its first franchise playoff appearance this season. Brennan, who was the club’s first manager since it... Read more

Cricket added to Ontario’s phys-ed curriculum

Lifestyle News Sports Dec 12, 2021

Cricket is now officially a part of Ontario’s physical education curriculum. The Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) has provided equipment and teacher training to 50 schools that will implement the sport in their curriculum this fall. The provincial government announced in September that it is officially adding cricket to... Read more

Canada taking leadership role in carbon pricing, says sustainability director

Canada Elections News Politics Sep 20, 2021

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Toronto council to consider benefits, risks of e-scooters

News Toronto Apr 13, 2021

The City of Toronto will soon decide on the fate of e-scooters, a popular new form of transportation. City Council must consider the pros and cons of legalizing a vehicle which is reported by some to be economically beneficial, environmentally friendly, and cost efficient, but reported by others to be incredibly dangerous.

Racing industry reopens, looks to rebound

COVID-19 News Sports Mar 23, 2021

With harness racing back in action in Ontario, people in the industry are looking to recover from financial hardship caused by the shutdown.

Genealogists work to preserve history

Canada News Ontario Politics Politics Mar 3, 2021

By Nick Barnsdale As provincial registry offices go all-digital, genealogists in Ontario are trying to preserve land ownership documents – and maintain important pieces of history. “We’re really working to preserve the documents and make sure that they are available in as many localities as possible to ensure that... Read more

New one-shot Covid vaccine appears safe and effective, company says

Health International News Feb 24, 2021

Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Covid-19 had a successful trial, according to the FDA. Experts will meet on Friday to decide whether or not to approve the shot.

Pfizer missed EU vaccine supply goal by 30 per cent, officials say

COVID-19 Health International News Feb 17, 2021

Pfizer delivered about one third fewer doses to the EU than was promised by this point, according to EU officials. This will put extra strain on the EU, which has already faced delays from AstraZeneca and Moderna.