March 2, 2021
March 2nd is the 61st day of 2021. There are 304 days remaining until the end of the year
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Chatham-Kent Public Health reported 3 new positive COVID19 cases from the weekend on Monday morning.
There were 5 recoveries, dropping the total active cases down to 15.
Ontario is reported 1,023 positive cases. The province also reported the lowest daily death toll in over four months, with 6.
Junior Achievement South Western Ontario is hosting World of Choices: Empowered Women tomorrow evening.
It’s a free online conference for female-identifying high school students. It runs on March 3rd from 6:30-9pm and features a panel of leaders from various fields, career mentors and other innovators.
Students can register for free tickets here.
To learn more about the event, and for a full list of career mentors, go here.
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) issued a flood watch on Monday for its entire jurisdiction, which spans through Sarnia-Lambton, parts of Chatham-Kent, and Strathroy.
A lot of snow and ice melted over the weekend which has led to elevated water levels on the Sydenham River to push onto natural floodplain areas, farmland, and parks.
The flood watch will remain in effect until Wednesday.
Instagram announced Monday that it’s adding Live Rooms to the app.
Live Rooms allow up to four people to broadcast live together at the same time. Previously, the app only allowed users to live stream with one other person.
To start a Live Room, you’ll swipe left and select the Live camera option, then title the Room and tap the Room icon to add guests. When you start the Live Room, you’ll remain at the top of the screen while guests are added. The guests can be added all at once or individually, depending on your preference.
Instagram says Live Rooms are rolling out now on both iOS and Android platforms.
Live Rooms has entered that chat 👀
Today we’re rolling out a way for you + three other people to go Live together and do your thing 🗣🤩 💥https://t.co/PiTilGv2Ag pic.twitter.com/l2OKvCBJh4
— Instagram (@instagram) March 1, 2021
Peppa Pig is getting her own theme park.
The developers say will be “perfect for a first theme park experience.”
The Peppa Pig Theme Park at Legoland Florida Resort is set to open next year in Winter Haven near Orlando.
The park will have rides, play areas, and Peppa’s beloved muddy puddles. Details about rides and attractions will come later. Tickets will be sold separately.
