If you’re of a certain generation you know all about the Space Race. Russia vs United States. A race to land on a big block of rock.
Well, we have a new Space Race and Richard Branson has won it! He’s one of the richest men in the world and he just beat fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos to space. Oh to be rich!
This is the start of a new chapter on Earth. A chapter where you can go on a weekend trip to orbit the Earth. Branson says Virgin is only a year away from offering flights to space. Would you go?
If you would, he’s raffling off two FREE flights on the inaugural trip. Enter here if you’re brave enough!
BITS AND BITES
There was a heroic rescue recently in Elliot Lake. Cam Briffet saved a lady from a bear attack. You can read the full story here.
She was lucky that people were around to help here, but you might not be so lucky. Here are the dos and don’ts of bear encounters from the Ontario government:
Do
- Slowly back away while keeping the bear in sight and wait for it to leave.
- If the bear does not leave, throw objects, wave your arms and make noise with a whistle or air horn.
- Prepare to use bear spray.
- If you are near a building or vehicle get inside as a precaution.
- Drop any food you may be carrying and slowly move away.
- If a bear is in a tree, leave it alone. Leave the area. The bear will come down when it feels safe.
Do not
- Run, climb a tree or swim.
- Kneel down.
- Make direct eye contact.
- Approach the bear to get a better look.
- Attempt to feed a bear.
More information on bear encounters here.