Canadian-born actor, producer and comedian Seth Rogen is writing his first book. Rogen says the book, entitled called Yearbook, is a collection of true stories that he hopes are funny–at worst–and–“life changingly” amazing–at best. “I talk about my grandparents, doing… »
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City of Toronto likely to extend bylaws to reduce spread of COVID-19
Toronto, Canada’s largest city, appears likely to extend temporary bylaws that mandate masks in indoor spaces as well and physical distancing measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In a report that will go to Toronto city council next week,… »
Schools in Ottawa and some other parts of Ontario will reopen next week
Elementary and secondary students in Ottawa and some other parts of Ontario will be returning to the classroom starting next week. According to a press release from the Ontario government, 280,000 students will resume in-person learning on Feb. 1. “On… »
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Hockey Alberta sets deadline for reviewing minor hockey league play
Hockey Alberta, the governing body for organized amateur hockey within the province, has set a deadline on deciding whether or not it will continue planning league play. According to a press release from Hockey Alberta on Tuesday, the league said… »
Data from space can help protect endangered whale species
The Canadian Space Agency is going to be using satellite technology and data to help the country monitor and protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. In a press release from the Canadian Space Agency on Tuesday, the federal government… »
Inuktitut text translation added to Microsoft translator software
Microsoft added a Inuktitut text translation to its translation software today. A press release from Microsoft said that the addition will allow users to translate any of more than 70 languages to or from Inuktitut, which is the primary dialect… »
Toronto Six take first franchise victory in win over Boston Pride
The Toronto Six, Canada’s first expansion franchise in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), took their first-ever victory, beating the Boston Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night. Going into the third period, Toronto was down 1-0 before Brooke Boquist tied the… »
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Mandatory 14-day quarantine required for all entering Manitoba starting Friday
Anybody entering Manitoba from anywhere else in Canada will be required to self-isolate for 14 days starting this Friday. The new restriction on interprovincial travel, which was announced by Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on Tuesday, is being implemented to help… »
Canadian made COVID-19 vaccine begins human trials
Human trials for the first fully made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine began on Tuesday, according to a press release from Providence Therapeutics, the company that developed the vaccine. The first phase of the trial includes 60 volunteers between the ages of 18… »
House of Commons returns from break–debates vaccine rollout
Canada’s vaccine rollout program took centre stage as the House of Commons resumed sitting on Monday following a six week break. Canada is not receiving any doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this week, and future deliveries are expected to drop… »
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