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As a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse closes in on portions of eastern Canada, several cities across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick are gearing up for an influx of sightseers that plan on standing in utter darkness across the path of totality on April 8. The celestial event will first hit Ontario …
Read More »Counterfeit eclipse glasses are selling online. How to spot fakes – National
As the excitement builds for the upcoming total solar eclipse, warnings about counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are also popping up. Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can lead to serious problems, such as partial or complete loss of eyesight, the Canadian Space Agency warns. That is why …
Read More »The science and controversy behind Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ – National
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has sparked fascination and controversy. Based on the 2008 novel by Liu Cixin and brought to the small screen by Game of Thrones creators D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, the series tells the story of an impending alien invasion of Earth. The show portrays some science …
Read More »Total solar eclipse is driving travel demand to these Canadian cities: Airbnb
Interest in travelling to Canadian cities and towns along the path of the total solar eclipse is skyrocketing ahead of the rare celestial event not seen in the country in over four decades. The eclipse’s path will cross through parts of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, …
Read More »Annual science fair hosts students in Winnipeg for a shot at a Canada-wide event – Winnipeg
Students from nearly two dozen schools across a Manitoba school division battled it out this week for a spot at the Canada Wide Science Fair in May. The annual Frontier School Division’s Science Fair saw students from grades 4 to 12 put up displays of their projects, which ranged from …
Read More »Study sparks debate on impact of Toronto safe consumption sites – Toronto
Near the intersection of Boston Ave. and Queen St. E., a security guard in a yellow vest stands outside South Riverdale Community Health Centre, scanning the street. The centre, which has been located on Queen St. E for over 25 years, provides a range of community services like access to …
Read More »Manitoba mentor advocates for girls in STEM across schools – Winnipeg
Dr. Anju Bajaj is mentoring and advocating for hundreds of girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) across schools in Manitoba. Bajaj, who has four master’s degrees and a PhD, says she could teach anywhere but it’s crucial to get interested in STEM at a young age. “They are …
Read More »Overworked healthcare staff leads to safety risks, toxic work environment: CFNU report – Winnipeg
Long hours and staffing issues are causing risk to health-care staff and their patients, according to a report from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), released Friday. The “Safe Hours Save Lives” report compiles research about the effects of overwork in the healthcare sector. The report also features interviews …
Read More »Nature walk held in Don Mills opposes Ford’s Science Centre plans – Toronto
A group called Save Ontario’s Science Centre hosted a nature walk Saturday afternoon in support of keeping the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) where it is. The walk was led by arborist Todd Irvine of City Forest along with ravine advocate Floyd Ruskin of Lost Rivers Toronto. Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, …
Read More »What the Rideau Canal’s ice woes tell us for Canada’s winter sport future – National
When Ottawa residents watch National Capital Commission crews working on the ice on the iconic Rideau Canal, they know winter is coming. On Tuesday, the NCC put out an alert for residents to keep off the ice, as winter is not quite here yet. “Winter is almost here, but not …
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