Canadians give perspective on New Zealand shooting
Three days ago, on March 16 the New Zealand massacre occurred. The lasting effect hasn’t only been limited to New Zealand. Chairperson of the Canadian Council of Imams Dr. Iqbal Massod Al-Nadvi said he was surprised and shocked when he heard the news. “It was surprising for me because... Read more
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
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
Wednesday, March 13th Newscast
Parents rally at Queen’s Park against provincial government changes to autism funding
Reporters Natalia Yurieva and Makayla Pereira were at Queen’s Park to cover a protest against the provincial government’s changes to autism funding. Read more
Air Transat report reveals Scorpion stung woman on flight to Calgary last month
A scorpion was an uninvited passenger on an Air Transat flight, biting a Toronto woman, the CBC reports. Quin Maltais was on her way to Calgary when she felt something moving down her back. Flight attendants believed it was a gum wrapper, until the creature was discovered in the... Read more
Ontario government set to announce cell phone ban in classrooms
The Canadian Press reports Ontario will be banning cellphones in classrooms. Starting September, students will be expected to keep phones away during instructional times. The ban is expected to be made official, as part of a promise made by the Progressive Conservatives over their election campaign in 2018. CP... Read more
Do “signal delays” drive you nuts???
By Ryan Hanna It’s an occurrence that happens regularly on Toronto’s subway lines — the dreaded “… is delayed due to signal issues” message over the PA system. “The TTC has been making major strides in replacing its ancient signalling system. But it is a large job and the... Read more
Rolling Hops Beer Tours
Video by Alex Figliomeni – Text by Alex Figliomeni If you’re a history buff and love beer, especially craft beer, then the Rolling Hops Beer Tour could be a perfect weekend adventure for you. Rolling Hops Beer Tours in Toronto offers unique urban adventures, allowing guests to experience the city’s craft beer scene... Read more
Trudeau stays away from SNC-Lavalin scandal at an armchair discussion in Toronto
The Prime Minister spoke with Glenn Mullan as part of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention At the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made no mention of the ongoing SNC-Lavalin scandal that has resulted in significant changes to his cabinet. Instead,... Read more