Lidos, pools and gyms set to reopen across England
Sport in England took a major step towards resuming today, as the government announced the latest easing in lockdown measures would allow pools (outdoor and indoor) and gyms to reopen. Advertisement Outdoor pools will be the first to welcome swimmers back in the water, with a date of 11th July set (although check your lido’s…
Triathlon to return to England
Following the news last week that grassroot sports can return to England, British Triathlon have produced a set of guidelines for clubs, coaches and event organisers to follow. These are designed to ensure each event is as Covid-secure as possible, and safe for participants. Advertisement From the 18th July English clubs and coaches can host…
Want A Free House? This One In B.C. Is Yours If You’re Willing To Move It
A free house? In this economy? One Vancouver woman says it’s actually possible — if you’re willing to pay to move it off of her lot. Katie Dunsworth Reiach is giving away her 1920s-era heritage home in Vancouver free of charge to someone willing to pay the costs of moving it somewhere else. “I love…
Trudeau Has No Regrets About Congratulating Biden, Despite Trump Not Conceding
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it clear Monday that he has no regrets about congratulating Joe Biden on his victory in the United States presidential election, even if the current White House occupant refuses to concede and seeks to challenge the results in the courts. “We have confidence in the American electoral process as it…
U.S. Election 2020: Biden Defeats Trump To Become Next U.S. President
Joe Biden is projected to become the next president of the United States after an election that was historic, messy, chaotic and uncertain. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) will be with him as vice president, the first woman, Black person and Asian American to ever hold the position. The decisive call came in Pennsylvania, which gave Biden the…
In Reversal, Obama Will Seek Congressional OK to Use Force on Syria
President Barack Obama has decided to use military force against Syria, but, in a reversal, he said he will first seek Congressional approval. Obama spoke to the nation in a Rose Garden speech Saturday afternoon. “I will seek authorization for the use of force from the American people’s representatives in Congress,” Obama said. Obama said…
Vietnam GP dropped from Formula 1’s 2021 calendar!
Next year’s Vietnam GP that was scheduled to take place in Hanoi in April has reportedly been pulled off Formula 1’s provisional 2021 calendar. Vietnam was set to make its historic F1 debut last spring, but the event was canceled due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Liberty Media recently earmarked the race for April 25…
Federal Support For Airlines Hinges On Passengers Getting Refunds: Minister
OTTAWA — New federal support for Canada’s pandemic-battered airline industry will be contingent on carriers providing refunds to passengers whose flights were cancelled, the government announced on Sunday. Transport Minister Marc Garneau laid out the requirement as he announced that Ottawa is ready to respond to the sector’s desperate pleas for federal assistance by launching…
Ontario Sets New Record For Daily New Cases Of COVID-19
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting another record high in daily COVID-19 cases, with 1,328 new infections in the past 24 hours. That’s well above the record-breaking tally reported Saturday, when the province announced 1,132 new cases. The province also reported 13 new deaths associated with the virus and said hospitalizations decreased by 10 over the…
Giant US Tar Sands Project Lurking in the Shadows
While rightful attention has been focused on Alberta’s tar sands development and its slated transport through the Keystone XL pipeline, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, along with Utah lawmakers, have quietly pushed forward plans for a similarly massive tar sands project back in the U.S., an exposé in Esquire highlights Thursday. Much like Alberta’s…