Category Archives: Science
The travel itch is boosting vacation bookings, but COVID testing remains key hurdle
MONTREAL — Travel agencies and airlines are seeing a surge in bookings abroad as the spring break approaches, but a real spike will likely hinge on how far the federal government rolls back COVID-19 testing rules. Bookings to sun destinations via
Utah proposes panel to decide when transgender athletes play
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers advanced a proposal Monday to create a commission of political appointees to make decisions about transgender student-athletes participating in youth sports — diving into a heated debate that has taken place in doze...
Noisy anti-mandate COVID-19 protest in New Brunswick dwindles to small group
FREDERICTON — A small group of about 60 demonstrators were all that remained Monday afternoon of a protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Fredericton, which was inspired by the trucker convoy in Ottawa. That's down from about 700 people and 300
Ontario announces vax certificates to end March 1
TORONTO — Ontario is ending its vaccine certificate system on March 1, when capacity limits in public settings and restrictions on social gathering sizes will fully lift as well, though masking requirements will remain for now. Premier Doug Ford insist...
Dr. Deborah Birx, COVID adviser under Trump, has a book deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Deborah Birx has a memoir coming out this spring that will focus on her contentious time as White House coronavirus task force coordinator in the administration of President Donald Trump.
Sweden recommends fourth COVID vaccine dose to older people
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden is recommending a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to people over age 80 and those living in nursing homes or getting home care, authorities said Monday, adding it must be administered no earlier than four months after
Quebec premier says announcement about vaccine passport could come Tuesday
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault said he would meet with public health officials Monday night to discuss whether the province's vaccine passport system should remain in use. Speaking to reporters in Longueuil, Que., Legault said Health Minist...
Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act for ‘illegal’ blockades
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday invoked the national Emergencies Act to bring to an end the antigovernment blockades he describes as illegal and not about peaceful protest. The government will use the act to force towing companies to
Saskatchewan lifts passport: No vaccination proof needed for Valentine’s Day diners
REGINA — Days of dining indoors are over for Tenille Lafontaine, who was planning to stick to takeout for Valentine's Day. Her family visited their favourite restaurants on the weekend in anticipation of the province lifting its public health order Mo...
Alberta students walk out to protest decision to lift mask mandate in schools
EDMONTON — Dozens of students in Alberta walked out of their classrooms Monday afternoon to protest the government's decision to lift a mask mandate in schools. Samuel Clark, a 17-year-old co-organizer of the protest, said some students gathered at the...
