Category Archives: Health
Critics say Premier Jason Kenney dining with others flouts COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON — Photos of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and members of the United Conservative caucus dining together on a rooftop patio are drawing disapproval from critics who say the politicians flouted the province's COVID-19 rules. The group, which also...
Texas push to close shelters for migrant kids alarms groups
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A move by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to shutter more than 50 shelters housing about 4,000 migrant children could seriously disrupt a national program that already faces strained capacity to properly care for minors crossing the
Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days
The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing a potential viral outbreak.
Trudeau to attend G7 Leaders’ Summit in the United Kingdom next week in person
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will attend in person the G7 Leaders' Summit from June 11 to 13 and the NATO Summit on June 14 followed by the Canada-European Union Summit in Brussels. Trudeau says global leaders
Fed survey sees faster growth despite supply-chain problems
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a somewhat faster pace in April and May despite disruptions that choked supplies to the nations manufacturers, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday.
Bill Gates company to build reactor at Wyoming coal plant
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A next-generation, small nuclear plant will be built at a soon-to-be retired coal-fired power plant in Wyoming in the next several years, business and government officials said Wednesday.
Manitoba plans new efforts to boost COVID-19 shots as vaccination levels plateau
WINNIPEG — Manitoba health officials say the number of people getting their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is levelling off, so some new outreach efforts are coming. Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead of the province's vaccine team, says vans will
Manitoba plans new efforts to boost COVID-19 shots as vaccination levels plateau
WINNIPEG — The number of Manitobans getting COVID-19 vaccines is starting to plateau, so health officials are planning new ways to get more shots into arms. "It's not like we're not seeing any first-dosers continuing to book (appointments) at supersite...
Majority of Conservative MPs vote in favour of defeated sex-selective abortion bill
OTTAWA — A majority of Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's caucus voted Wednesday in support of a bill that sought to restrict certain abortions even as he voted it down, saying he respects a woman's right to choose. Saskatchewan MP Cathay Wagantall
Climate change health costs to top $100B by mid-century: report
Climate change is likely to add more than $100 billion a year to Canada's health-care costs by mid-century, says a report by a federally funded research group. The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices says effects on health are likely to be