MONTREAL – Quebec registered 882 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the largest one-day increase since mid-September. Hospital admissions also increased, with 27 people on their way into care. Since Tuesday, 19 people are reportedly no longer hospitalized. There are now 211 people hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms, a total increase of eight. ICU cases have been … Read more
Screenshot: Microsoft Halo infinite, despite their impeccable gameplay feel, they have been heavily under fire for their mediocre cosmetic offerings and utterly awful progression system – thankfully, 343 Industries claims to be on the case after a short (and very well-deserved) break. Halo infinite, in a real galaxy brain teaser from Microsoft, launched a few … Read more
TORONTO – Fifteen of Ontario’s public schools are now closed due to COVID-19 proliferation – the highest number of school closures seen in the province to date this year, with the number of closures now exceeding what happened at this point in the 2020 school year. The Ministry of Education says 170 new cases of … Read more
OTTAWA – Public Health Ontario on Wednesday reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa. This follows 31 new cases on Tuesday and 24 on Monday. Health authorities in Ontario reported 591 new cases and seven new deaths due to the virus. The province’s rolling seven-day average is now 686, up from 587 at this … Read more
OTTAWA – If You Caught ‘Jeopardy!’ Tuesday night you probably knew the answer to the last track. The Final Jeopardy category was the capitals of the world, and the two remaining players got a clue that Ottawa fans were likely shouting on their TV. The clue, as read by host Ken Jennings: “An annual event … Read more
OTTAWA – A Catholic elementary school in Orléans is the latest in Ottawa to close due to COVID-19. Chapel Hill Catholic School is closed for personal learning on Wednesday and will be until further notice, the Ottawa Catholic School Board said on Twitter. There are five student cases of the virus, according to OCSB’s COVID-19 … Read more
Since Aaron Rodgers returned to the field after testing positive for Covid-19, after sitting out for 10 days because he was unvaccinated, star Green Bay Packers quarterback has had a mysterious and painful toe injury. After previously describing it in vague terms as a “Covid injury,” Rodgers confirmed what dermatologists had previously suspected. “No lingering … Read more
OTTAWA – There will be plenty of sunshine in the capital on Wednesday. Environment Canada’s weather forecast for a sunny sky and a high temperature of 4 C. It will feel like -13 C in the morning with wind chill. Individual clouds will roll in tonight and temperatures will drop to -2 C overnight. Expect … Read more
LAS VEGAS – Chet Holmgren knocked the ball off the backboard, turned and brought it coolly up the floor like a spider-legged point guard. He lost a defender with a dribble behind his back at the top of the key, took two steps and stretched his 7-foot-1 frame out for a two-handed thump. Gonzaga’s ragged … Read more
OTTAWA – Wherever he goes, two-year-old Tristan Lemieux is ready for adventure. “The world is this child’s playground, and I love it,” said Tristan’s mother, Stephanie Pilon. “My mother always called me her wild child. And I think Tristan is my wild child,” she said with a smile. Stephanie credits her son for being the … Read more