Category Archives: Health
Amtrak plan to replace dozens of aging trains: cost $7.3B
DETROIT (AP) — Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some nearly a half-century old, though much of the funding must still be approved by Congress.
Half of COVID-19 patients report symptoms after 12 weeks, says new PHAC review
OTTAWA — A new review by the Public Health Agency of Canada says more than half of COVID-19 patients might suffer from post-COVID syndrome for more than three months after testing positive. The review looked at more than two dozen studies
Manitoba premier says statues will be rebuilt
WINNIPEG — Statues of two queens that were torn down by protesters on the Manitoba legislature grounds will be rebuilt, Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday. "Tearing down is a lot simpler than building up," Pallister said at his first news conferenc...
Ontario to spend $32 million more on addictions services each year
TORONTO — Ontario plans to spend an additional $32.7 million each year to bolster addiction services across the province, an investment that comes as the government says the stresses of the pandemic have led to a spike in problematic drug
Push is on for COVID vaccinations in Atlantic Canada as region closes in on targets
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and encourage people they know to roll up their sleeves in an effort to hit inoculation goals. Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief ...
US agency offers $307 million for rural water projects
OHKAY OWINGEH PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will issue up to $307 million in grants and low-interest loans in an effort to modernize rural water infrastructure, officials announced Wednesday.
EXPLAINER: Assassination threatens more chaos for Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The assassination of President Jovenel Moïse seemed to have thrown an already turbulent nation into chaos on Wednesday, with a muddled line of succession. Here is a look at the situation:
Quebec to remove capacity limits in retail stores, reduce distancing to one metre
MONTREAL — Quebec's government is removing capacity restrictions in retail stores across the province and reducing the two-metre physical distancing health order to one metre. The new rules start Monday and are a result of sustained, low daily COVID-19...
Slovakia’s top court dismisses referendum on early election
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s top court ruled Wednesday that a nationwide referendum cannot be held on whether to call an early parliamentary election.
Restrictions loosen at long-term care homes in Ontario
TORONTO — Long-term care residents in Ontario can now have outdoor visits with up to 10 people at a time. The province says they can also meet indoors with up to two essential caregivers and two general visitors. The changes, part of
