Ontario’s police watchdog has concluded a one-year-old boy was fatally shot by police after his father’s pickup truck crashed into a cruiser in Kawartha Lakes. The SIU says the finding is based on the results of an autopsy and forensic analysis of bloodstains and other evidence. The boy was shot during an altercation between his father and police after an … Read more
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Police Thought They Saw A Dead Body In The Snow – It Was Not Dead Or A Body
Tuesday night police in Amsterdam were patrolling the Oosterpark when they thought they spotted a dead body in the snow. They got closer to investigate and determined there was no dead body. Instead, the object that caught their attention was a horizontal snow sculpture that someone had made. The snowman even had a carrot for a nose, which the officers … Read more
Nearly 4 Out Of 10 Will Skip Valentine’s Day To Save Money
A new survey from personal finance company LendingTree shows that 39% of us will skip out on Valentine’s Day to save money. The survey commissioned from experience management company Qualtrics, surveyed 1,250 people across four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.
Out of the four groups, it appears that younger generations are more likely to ditch Valentine’s … Read more
March Break Has Been Moved To April – Full COVID-19 Update
March break is being postponed for a month in an effort to reduce community transmission of COVID-19. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he made the decision to reschedule the break to begin April 12th on the advice of public health officials. Lecce says it’s critical to avoid a repeat of the spike in youth-related COVID-19 cases that occurred over the … Read more
Miller High Life Will Rent Out A Couple’s Favourite Dive Bar For Date Night
Miller High Life is offering to rent out one couple’s favorite bar for what it’s calling “the best Valentine’s Day date ever.” It can’t just be any bar. According to a press release, the lucky couple will get to have their own private date at their favorite local dive bar. The date will include endless peanuts, popcorn and … Read more
The Kiss From The Notebook Is The Top Romantic Moment That People Want
A new survey asked 2,000 respondents about the romance they hope to achieve one day. It found that seven in 10 just want to have one “movie magic” kiss in their lifetime. At this point in their lives, the average person has only had seven romantic moments they would describe as magical – and 14% have only had one to … Read more
Geminis Are The Worst To Date – Pisces Are The Best
A new study asked 2,000 people to think about their relationships, past, present and future and found that a third refuse to date a specific astrological sign ever again – with Geminis topping the list. If you’re a Cancer, Taurus, Aries or Leo – you may want to tread lightly in your relationships, as these signs were next in line … Read more
Canada’s Indigenous Population Regularly Faces Racial Bias
A survey by equity organization Catalyst Canada finds more than half of Indigenous people prepare themselves to regularly face racial biases at work. The survey of 86 Indigenous workers in Canada across a broad range of positions also found about 60 per cent feel emotionally unsafe at work. Catalyst says only four in 10 Indigenous workers feel safe enough in … Read more
The Tragically Hip Have Filed A Lawsuit Against Mill Street Brewery
Mill Street Brewery says it’s disappointed that the Tragically Hip has filed a lawsuit over the promotion of its 100th Meridian lager. The band alleges the Labatt subsidiary has tried to ride on the coattails of its success through misleading social media posts associating it with the Lager. But general manager Daryl Minor says Mill Street is confident the … Read more
Taxing Streaming Services Could Be A Cash Cow For The Feds
A new report from the parliamentary budget officer says the government may be slightly underestimating how much revenue it could get by taxing services like Netflix. As it is, foreign-based online services can sell their products in Canada without charging federal sales taxes. The PBO estimates the bump in tax revenues could be more than $1.3 billion dollars over five … Read more
Trudeau Asked India For More Vaccines – Full COVID-19 Update
The Trudeau government is asking the government of India if it can send some COVID-19 vaccines Canada’s way. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his country will do its best to help Canada, but stops short of making any specific guarantee. Canada is also not among 25 countries cleared by the Indian government to receive exported doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine … Read more
Louis Vuitton Had To Pull This Jamaican Flag Sweater Because They Got The Colours Wrong
Fashion icon Louis Vuitton has removed their new “Jamaican Stripe Sweater” after admitting that they got the colours from the Jamaican flag wrong. The sweater, which retailed for $1,340, is supposed to pay homage to the Jamaican flag. But the sweater is green, yellow, and red. The Jamaican flag is green, yellow, and black. It appears that Louis Vuitton may … Read more
Americans Will Be Able To Get COVID Shots At Pharmacies Starting Next Week
After weeks of vaccine distribution being largely limited to hospitals, health systems and local health departments, COVID-19 vaccines are already poised to roll out at major pharmacies throughout America, including the nation’s two largest chains, CVS and Walgreens. At CVS, which has nearly 10,000 locations, including pharmacies inside Target stores, vaccination appointments can be scheduled beginning tomorrow for about 350 … Read more
Flair Airlines To Start Flying Out Of The Region Of Waterloo Airport
Flair Airlines has announced a formal arrangement with the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). Flair Airlines will provide non-stop domestic air service to Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Halifax multiple times a week. The current anticipated start of service is May 1, 2021 pending the lifting of travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
“Our community deserves affordable travel … Read more
[Video] Zoom Filter Mishap Turns A Lawyer Into A Cat During Virtual Hearing
A Texas lawyer attending a virtual hearing via Zoom had to clarify that he is “not a cat” when he was unable to turn off a filter that turned his face into a kitten. A video of the 394th Judicial District Court hearing, posted to YouTube, shows lawyer Rod Ponton struggling with some technical difficulties when he logged … Read more
This Is Why You Need To Change Your Passwords After A Breakup
After you break up with someone, and once you’re done scrubbing all the photos of them from your social media accounts, change the passwords to those accounts too. According to a new study, there’s a real chance your ex will continue to log into your social media accounts and more; including apps that can track your location. 26% of people … Read more
An Accidental 911 Call Lead Guelph Police To A Wanted Man
An accidental 911 call has landed a Guelph man in jail. Shortly before 8pm on Monday night, police were called to a hotel at Silvercreek and Woodlawn Rd to investigate a dropped 911 call. While speaking to her, they found a man hiding inside the room. It turned out he had an outstanding warrant, was on house arrest and was … Read more
Update: Marco Muzzo Granted Full Parole
The Parole Board of Canada has granted full parole to the man who killed three children and their grandfather while driving drunk. But the board has imposed a number of conditions on Marco Muzzo, including that he not consume alcohol or go into bars and strip clubs, He also has to stay out of Brampton and York. Muzzo was denied … Read more
Ford Government Investing More Into Mental Health And Addiction Supports For Post-Secondary Students
Post-secondary students needing mental-health or addictions services are getting a boost. The Ontario government says it will put seven million dollars towards on-campus and virtual supports. The money can also be used to address the needs of Indigenous and LGBTQ students as well those with disabilities. The province says the funds will allow colleges and universities to expand services.
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Travellers Coming To Canada at Land Crossings Will Need To Show A Negative COVID-19 Test – Full Update
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians arriving at the border by land can’t be refused entry. But Trudeau says, as of next week, those who don’t have proof of a recent COVID-19 test upon arriving at the border could face fines of up to $3,000. They will also be subject to a rigorous follow-up process to make sure they complete … Read more
Tires Falling Out Of Hatchback Leads To Impaired Charges
A Guelph male who didn’t notice that tires were falling out of his motor vehicle’s hatchback Monday evening faces impaired driving charges. About 7:10 p.m., a Guelph Police Service officer on patrol spotted the male’s SUV leaving a business on Woolwich Street near Marilyn Drive with the hatchback open. As the vehicle accelerated, three full-size tires fell from the vehicle, … Read more
Typical Is Out – Your Partner Wants Something Original For Valentine’s Day
Are you ready to impress that special someone with roses and a box of candies this Valentine’s Day? Well think again because “being cliché” is out in 2021. A new survey finds more than one in five people in a relationship (23%) have considered leaving their partner after receiving a cliché gift. So if you’re looking to impress … Read more
The Chiefs Are Favoured To Win Next Year’s Super Bowl Despite A Blowout Loss To Bucs
The Kansas City Chiefs opened as betting favourites yesterday to win the Super Bowl in 2022, despite their blowout loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. Kansas City are 11 to 2 to win Super Bowl LVI, according to Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill. The Green Bay Packers, whom the Buccaneers beat Jan. 24 in the NFC Championship game, have … Read more
Kitchener Council Approves Continued Supports For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19
As part of the City of Kitchener’s ongoing effort to support businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, City Council has approved ongoing and additional measures including:… Read more
Facebook Taking On COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation On Their Platform
Facebook is moving more aggressively to combat vaccine misinformation, taking down debunked claims on Facebook and Instagram including that vaccines cause autism or that it is safer for people to get COVID-19 than to receive the immunization. Facebook also warned that groups, pages and accounts on Facebook and Instagram that repeatedly share these falsehoods may be removed.
Today A Probe From The United Arab Emirates Will Reach Mars Before America Or China
The red planet is about to get its first visit from the United Arab Emirates. A spacecraft from the UAE is set to swing into orbit around Mars today. The Arab world’s first interplanetary mission is just one of three robotic explorers arriving at Earth’s celestial next-door neighbour over the next week and a half. The orbiter — dubbed Amal, … Read more
Marco Muzzo Will Appear Before The Parole Board Today
A convicted drunk driver who killed three children and their grandfather is set to appear before the Parole Board of Canada today via videoconference. Marco Muzzo was granted day parole last April, nearly five years after the crash. The panel had denied him full parole, finding that elements of his plan for self-management were relatively simplistic. He was sentenced to … Read more
Ontario Starts To Recover Today As The Province Allows The State-Of-Emergency To Expire – Full COVID-19 Update
Premier Ford says Ontario will start to transition out of a province-wide shut-down this week starting with regions with the lowest COVID-19 cases. Ford says the state of emergency will be allowed to expire today but the stay-at-home order will remain in place as regions transition back to the province’s colour-coded restrictions system. Three regions in eastern and northeastern Ontario … Read more
Man Fell Asleep With His AirPods In And Accidentally Swallowed One Of Them
Bradford Gauthier lives in Worcester, Massachusetts. Last Tuesday morning he shoveled snow for about an hour and then he went inside and took a sip of water. But he couldn’t swallow it. In fact, he had to tip his head forward and let the water drain back out of this throat. That’s when he realized that something was lodged in … Read more
2 Dead And 3 Injured After Stabbing Incident In York Region
Police are expressing their shock and sadness at an incident that left a man and a woman dead and three others injured in East Gwillimbury on Saturday. Police have said they were called to a home for a reported stabbing, where they found a woman dead. The SIU says two officers then shot and killed the suspect. Police say a … Read more
Respected Harvard Astronomer Claims That An Alien Traveler Paid Us A Visit In 2017
Aliens already visited planet earth in 2017 and scientists ignored it, a top astronomer from Harvard said. Professor Avi Loeb, the longest-serving chair at the Ivy League college in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who has collaborated with Stephen Hawking, argues in a new book, Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth, that the best explanation for the highly unusual … Read more
Introducing The “One Night Stand” Scented Candle
A UK novelty company is selling a sex-themed candle. Yorkshire-based candle company Flaming Crap debuted the “One Night Stand(le),” a scented candle which is meant to evoke memories of a single night of sex. To achieve that special fragrance, the candle has notes of pizza, passion fruit martini, condoms, and a taxi. The candle is selling online for £14.99 ($19.50). … Read more
The 10 Careers With The Most Single People At Age 40
Life can be busy sometimes. In fact, life can get so busy that one day you wake up and realize that you’re 40 and still single. It appears some career choices have more single people working in them than others. It could be because of long hours or because the job comes with a large social network and people feel … Read more
Today We Find Out How Ontario Will Start To Reopen The Economy – Full COVID-19 Update
Some Restrictions Are About To Get Lifted
A senior government source says the province will announce its plan for gradually loosening COVID-19 restrictions today. The source says that according to the plan, regions with fewer cases — Hastings Prince Edward, Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington, Renfrew County and Timiskaming Health Unit — will begin reopening first. They’ll move into … Read more
Waterloo Resident Wins Over $56,000 Playing OLG Pools
Who says betting on sports doesn’t pay off? Congratulations to Waterloo’s own Mohamed Adan. Yesterday OLG announced Adan recently won $56,000 playing OLG Pools. Mohamed said he enjoys watching the games and following along on his ticket. “It feels great to win. I will use this toward a down payment on a house,” he shared. The winning ticket was purchased … Read more
The Top Foods We Will Snack On During Super Bowl
Super Bowl celebrations will look different this year, but snacks will continue to be a welcome guest. According to results from Frito-Lay’s latest Snack Index1, a poll focused on consumers’ snacking habits, more than 40 percent of Americans are snacking more than they did last year as the Super Bowl LV broadcast is still expected to be the most-watched event … Read more
Thai Fisherman Finds Rare Orange Pearl Worth $330,000
Brothers Hatchai Niyomdecha and Worachat Niyomdecha were walking the shore of Nakhon Si Thammarat in the Gulf of Thailand on Jan. 27 when they spotted an abandoned buoy, dotted with shellfish. The brothers plucked three snails from the apparatus with plans to have them for a snack. But what their father Bangmad Niyomdecha found while cleaning the shells was worth … Read more
Dr Fauci Assures That There Are No Red Flags For Pregnant Women Receiving COVID Vaccines
Dr. Fauci says there are no red flags so far for pregnant women getting COVID vaccines after more than 10,000 mothers-to-be got their shots. Pregnant women were not included in the vaccine trials run by Moderna and Pfizer – but that left health officials and women keen to discover the results once they became available. FDA officials gave emergency authorization … Read more
All Of The Drug Companies Said No To Canada Making It’s Own Vaccines – Full COVID-19 Update
With Canada facing more delays in shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, Procurement Minister Anita Anand says every company that signed a contract to supply doses was asked if it was possible to manufacture the drug here. All of them said no. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada has a new contract with Maryland-based Novavax to eventually make doses … Read more
A New Autism Supports Program Is Being Launched In Ontario
A new autism services program is being launched in Ontario in March, starting with six-hundred children. The program will provide children with needs-based supports, including applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy. Social Services Minister Todd Smith says the program will expand throughout the year to include eight-thousand more children by the end of 2021.
To read the … Read more