Nike’s new hands-free sneakers are for people with physical limitations. The shoe brand unveiled the new design on Monday, dubbed the Nike GO FlyEase, and received wide praise online for their accessibility regardless of the … Read more
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Woman Wins $200k, $300k Lottery Prizes On Consecutive Days
An Idaho woman who won a $200,000 jackpot from a scratch-off lottery ticket won $300,000 from another ticket she bought the next day. Orlene Peterson, of Coeur d’Alene, stopped at the Albertsons store in Hayden on Friday morning and decided to buy some scratch-off lottery tickets. “I had bought some tickets already, then had $20 left over, so I … Read more
Ford Is Ready To Start Talking About Reopening Businesses – Full COVID-19 Update
Premier Ford says there could be an announcement next week on when the economy will start re-opening after a province-wide lockdown was imposed on Boxing Day. Ford says there will be an announcement — likely on Monday. He says the goal is to open up the economy safely and only a couple of COVID-19 hot spots might re-open a week … Read more
Ladies Be Careful With This TikTok Challenge
Originally created as a way to empower the female body, the TikTok “Silhouette Challenge” is being discouraged by women, who warn that the trend is being used by guys to gawk at naked women. Their PSAs have since gone viral on social media. The original trend involves placing a red filter over a clip of oneself gyrating naked … Read more
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid To Pass Earth In March
On March 21, at around 11:03 a.m. ET, a huge asteroid – 231937 (2001 FO32) – is going to skim by Earth at a speed of about 21 miles per second. Not only is Asteroid 2001 FO32 the largest space rock we anticipate seeing up close in 2021, it’s also one of the fastest. The “potentially hazardous… Read more
Man Builds Working Roller Coaster In Back Yard To Keep Kids Entertained During COVID-19
A Florida man built a working roller coaster in his back yard to keep his kids entertained during COVID. Scott Friga of Fort Meyers constructed a literal theme park in his back yard — from constructing a working basketball court to building a 310-feet-long roller coaster with his bare hands — to keep his kids happy. “Whew, man, I’ve … Read more
Some High Risk Seniors Have to Keep Waiting for Their Vaccine – Full COVID-19 Update
The province says it will miss its target to give all nursing-home residents the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a delay in vaccine shipments. Health officials have updated the target to provide first doses to all long-term care residents and other high-priority groups to February 10th — five days later than previously expected. It’s the latest change … Read more
The Top Reasons We Can’t Fall Asleep At Night
Life is stressful. As soon as we get through today’s stress, we’re already worried about tomorrow. A new survey found the #1 thing keeping us up at night is “next day anxiety” or lying in bed thinking about all the stuff you have to do tomorrow.
The top things that keep us up are: Anxiety about the next day, replaying … Read more
Waiting For The Return To School Announcement – Full COVID-19 Update
Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province is still deciding whether schools that remain restricted to online learning will reopen to students as scheduled next week. Premier Ford says the goal is still to get all students back in class by February 10th. But he says that might not be possible if case counts jump. Ford says an announcement is … Read more
The New Lucky Charms Will Turn Your Milk Green
General Mills is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day season this year with the introduction of limited-edition Lucky Charms cereal that will turn your milk green. The limited-edition cereal features frosted toasted oats with magical … Read more
Levi’s Is Introducing A Line Of Sweatpants
Levi’s, the global leader in denim, sees a bright future in sweatpants. For years, the company has been adding more stretch to its jeans so they could better compete on comfort with items like leggings and yoga pants. The pandemic has meant shoppers stuck at home are putting even greater emphasis on being comfortable. Levi’s has responded with looser-fitting denim … Read more
Trump’s Entire Legal Team Quits A Week Before Impeachment Trial
All five of the impeachment lawyers who were expected to represent former President Donald Trump have called it quits, according to reports. The team, led by South Carolina lawyer Butch Bowers, resigned in part because of disagreements over how to mount Trump’s defense. The lawyers had planned to argue the constitutionality of holding a trial given Trump is now a … Read more
Bebo Announces It’s Returning Next Month As A Brand New Social Network – 16 Years After The Original Website Launched
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok may be the most popular social media apps these days, but back in the early 2000s, Bebo was the go-to site for millennials. Bebo was founded in 2005, and was known for its questionnaires and its infamous “Top 16 friends” feature. While the original website was taken down in 2013, Bebo has announced … Read more
Ten-Year-Old Investor Makes More Than $3,000 On 10 GameStop Shares His Mother Bought Him As A Gift In 2019
A 10-year-old Texas investor made more than $3,000 from $60 worth of GameStop shares that he was gifted for Kwanzaa. Jaydyn Carr’s mother, Nina, bought 10 shares of the company’s stocks in 2019 and gave them to her son as a Kwanzaa present in a bid to teach him about investing. That lesson in investing definitely paid off when Jaydyn … Read more
The COVID-19 Death Toll In Canada Has Topped 20,000 – Full Update
Canada’s death toll from COVID-19 has passed another disturbing milestone. The latest fatalities from the provinces of Quebec and Ontario pushed Canada’s national death toll … Read more
Subway Is Being Sued After A Claim That Their Tuna Sandwiches Are Not Actually Tuna
Note: The following allegations have not been tested in court.
If you bought a tuna sandwich from a Subway restaurant recently, chances are you may have eaten something that was “made from anything but tuna,” two Bay Area customers allege. Karen Dhanowa and Nilima Amin of Alameda County filed a lawsuit in San Francisco federal court last week accusing the … Read more
A Plain English Explanation For What’s Happening On The Stock Market Right Now
Have you heard about this crazy stock market situation involving Reddit, Gamestop, hedge funds? Here’s your plain English summary of what’s happening, even if you don’t really know the stock market or investing.… Read more
Here’s The Ideal Number Of Sexual Partners You Should Have
A new poll reveals the ideal number of sexual partners that you should have. The survey, carried out by IllicitEncounters.com, surveyed 1,000 men and 1,000 women to find out how many sexual partners they’d want their new lover to have. The data revealed that 52% of men and women surveyed said the ideal number of sexual partners they’d like … Read more
Man Says Hackers Demanded $1,000 Ransom To Release His Digitally Locked Chastity Belt
A man was left bleeding from his privates and unable to have sex for a month after he said his hi-tech internet-connected chastity belt was taken over by greedy hackers. Sam Summers, the owner of a Cellmate digital chastity belt, ended up paying the hackers a $1,000 ransom to free his manhood from the device, only to have the … Read more
The Spread Of The UK Variant Will Impact When Ontario Can Reopen – Full COVID-19 Update
A contagious variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is expected to be the dominant strain of the disease in Ontario in March. This according to Doctor Adalsteinn Brown, who’s advising the province on the virus’s spread. He says the strain, which was first identified in the UK, means there’s less room for Ontarians to relax public health protocols. He … Read more
The Report Into What Happened To Staff At Rideau Hall Has Been Released
The blistering report that led to the resignation of governor general Julie Payette has been released publicly. Although it still contains some redactions for privacy concerns, the report clearly paints a picture of a hostile and toxic workplace. Dozens of people recalled repeated and persistent bad behaviour, including screaming, public humiliation and aggressive conduct. The report shows that of the … Read more
US Postal Service Announces New Stamps Based On Droids From Star Wars Universe
Your mail will soon feature characters from a galaxy far, far away thanks to a new line of stamps coming from the United States Postal Service. The USPS said its latest collection of stamps will salute Star Wars droids such as C3PO and R2D2 for the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm. The beloved BB8 from the latest Star Wars trilogy will, … Read more
Kraft Selling Pink Candy Mac And Cheese For Valentine’s Day
Kraft Mac & Cheese is ready for Valentine’s Day. The company is launching a limited-edition macaroni and cheese dish that will include a “candy flavour packet” that turns its noodles pink and adds a sweet flavour. To celebrate the romantic holiday, The Kraft Heinz Company is giving away 1,000 packages of Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese, a giveaway … Read more
China Is Now Using Anal Swabs To Test For COVID
Beijing is using anal swabs to test its residents for coronavirus, a method that experts say is more accurate and raises the chances of detecting the virus. To collect test samples, the swab needs to be inserted about 1.2 to 2 inches into the rectum and rotated several times. After completing the motion twice, the swab is removed before being … Read more
New Travel Restrictions Are Coming – Full COVID-19 Update
With Ottawa gearing up to install new restrictions on international travel, data from Health Canada suggests we’ve seen a worrying uptick of infections directly connected to foreign arrivals. Although travel exposures account for less than two per cent of Canada’s overall COVID-19 case count, the number of cases linked to recent travellers, and their close contacts, is showing continual growth. … Read more
Apple Wants You To Update Your iPhone Now
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update their operating systems now to fix security bugs that may have already been exploited by hackers. On its support webpage, the company said three security flaws “may have been actively exploited.” It didn’t reveal too many specifics about the bugs, noting “Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security … Read more
Tyson Foods Has Heart-Shaped Chicken Nuggets For Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Tyson is rolling out chicken nuggets with a rather romantic twist. The brand is releasing Tyson Nuggets of Love, which are nuggets made with 100 percent all-white-meat chicken and are made to look like adorable little hearts. Not only do these heart-shaped nuggets make a great meal, but they’ll also be extremely helpful … Read more
Butterfinger Teases Possible Peanut Butter Release
Earlier this week, Butterfinger teased a potential new product on social media — its own peanut butter. The candy brand, owned by Ferrero, posted a picture of the possible product on Twitter Sunday morning, with a tag in the top corner that said “New?” According to the mock-up of the potential new peanut butter, the spread would be … Read more
Pizza Hut Debuting Detroit-Style Pizza
Yesterday, Pizza Hut announced the nationwide rollout of its new Detroit-style pizzas, launched in response to “the growing popularity of this pizza style across the country and requests from customers,” according to a press release. The new, thick-crust offering is currently available at participating Pizza Hut locations nationwide. The new pizzas come in four varieties: Detroit Double … Read more
Update On Yesterday’s Double Fatal Crash On The QEW
The OPP say yesterday’s double fatal collision that closed the QEW in Burlington for hours involved women from Cambridge and Owen Sound. The crash happened shortly before 6am. It’s believed one car crossed the centre median and struck another vehicle, causing a passenger to be ejected. In total, four vehicles were involved and two women in their 20’s were killed. … Read more
SpaceX Is Sending 3 Very Rich People To The International Space Station Next January
It’s official. Space tourism is happening. The first private space station crew has been introduced a year ahead of the planned launch. Canadian financier Mark Pathy is one of three men who are paying $55-million-dollars … Read more
Shark Takes A Bite Out Of Boat Motor Off The Florida Coast
A woman out fishing with friends on her boat off the coast of Florida captured video of a large great white shark that approached the vessel and took a bite out of a motor. Erika Almond and her friends were fishing for amberjack about 65 miles south-southwest of Tampa Bay in her 34-foot SeaVee, named “Offshore Therapy,” when … Read more
Tons Of Memorabilia Up For Auction From The Guinness World Records Museum In Niagara Falls
A Niagara Falls museum that closed down in September is putting Wayne Gretzky memorabilia as well as other items up for sale online. Ripley Auctions says memorabilia from the Guinness World Records Museum includes artifacts, sculpted characters, displays and exhibits. That includes a jersey, puck and stick signed by the hockey legend from Brantford. The online auction is scheduled for … Read more
Ontario Again Calling On The Feds To Protect The Border At Airports
Premier Ford is calling on the federal government to bolster travel restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 variant cases. Ford says those restrictions should include mandatory testing at airports for all incoming international travellers. He also wants the federal government to temporarily ban direct flights from countries where the new variants are detected, including Brazil and Portugal. The province … Read more
McDonald’s Bringing Back Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Mighty Hot Sauce For A Limited Time Starting Feb. 1
McDonald’s is bringing back its Spicy Chicken McNuggets. The fast-food chain announced yesterday that the spicy nuggets and the Mighty Hot Sauce return for a limited-time starting Feb. 1. The hot nuggets debuted for their first run in mid-September and it was the first flavour McDonald’s USA introduced to the McNugget since the product debuted in 1983. The nuggets are … Read more
Most Parents Agree Math Homework Is Harder And More Confusing Than Ever Before
More than half (56%) of parents in a new survey say they feel hopeless when trying to help their children with homework. Two-thirds of parents will even turn to Google to figure out how to help their child finish their assignment. The survey of 2,000 parents with school-aged children asked how sharp their math skills were and how they approach … Read more
People Are Putting Erection Cream On Their Lips To Make Them Look Bigger
Doctors have warned against taking part in a new TikTok trend where people are using erection cream to mimic the effects of lip filler. The trend, which TikTok user Jerry Mal started, shows the young star demonstrating how he uses the sexual aid cream for the “lip plumping effect” before revealing hugely inflated lips after a matter of … Read more
It’s Going To Snow All Day – Multiple Advisories In Effect
There are multiple different snow advisories in effect across southern Ontario. Snow is expected to fall all-day; starting as early at 7am in south-western Ontario. Here are the details, broken down by area:… Read more
Ontario Adopts A Temporary Change in Strategy for Vaccinating Seniors – Full COVID-19 Update
Ontario is accelerating COVID-19 vaccinations for residents of long-term care and high-risk retirement homes. The new date for all of the most vulnerable seniors to receive the first dose is February 5th, which is 10 days earlier than previously scheduled. Premier Ford says the province is redirecting available supplies to those who need them most due to the delay in … Read more
Ever Wonder Why Some Starbucks Employees Wear A Different Colour Apron?
Have you ever gone into Starbucks to order a drink and noticed that staff were wearing different colored aprons? Did you wonder what the different colours might mean? Eloise Fouladgar from London took to TikTok to reveal what the barista aprons really mean – and who you really want to be making your coffee. In one clip the 22-year-old explained: … Read more