Category Archives: Science
More provinces preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in coming weeks
More provinces say they are preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks, even as virus-related hospitalizations remain high. British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said gathering restrictions will begin to slo...
Experts hopeful about Omicron’s end but wary about what lies ahead
VANCOUVER — The Omicron wave appears to be cresting across the country, but it's difficult to predict what's next for the pandemic, experts say. Prof. Bernard Crespi, an evolutionary biologist at Simon Fraser University, said the development of the Om...
Alberta premier hopes to start lifting COVID-19 health measures by end of month
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says he is optimistic that Alberta will be able to ease public health restrictions by the end of the month, despite a record high number of non-ICU hospitalizations due to COVID-19. The province reported 1,585 people
Alaska lawmaker says he’s doing well after heart attack
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska lawmaker said he is doing well after suffering what he described as a near-fatal heart attack last week. Republican Rep. Ron
Most B.C. COVID patients testing positive after hospitalization for other reasons
VANCOUVER — COVID-19 hospitalizations in British Columbia are at their highest level and over 60 per cent of patients since December have tested positive for the virus after being admitted for other reasons, the provincial health officer says. Dr. Bon...
Missouri health director out following conservative blowback
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators on Tuesday effectively ousted the new state health director following conservative blowback, despite the health czar's stances against abortion and mask and vaccine mandates.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh throws support behind drug decriminalization bill
OTTAWA — The federal NDP hopes to push the government to take stronger action on the opioid crisis with a new private member's bill decriminalizing the possession of drugs for personal use. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is putting his weight behind
AP FACT CHECK: Biden exaggerates $10 a month ‘Obamacare’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Affordable Care Act — “Obamacare” — has inspired many exaggerated claims through the years, both from fans and foes. Now President Joe Biden is adding his own.
Mississippi governor noncommittal on medical marijuana bill
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he has not decided whether he will sign a bill to legalize marijuana for people with debilitating medical conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease.
New Brunswick reports five more COVID-19-related deaths, rise in hospitalizations
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reporting five more COVID-19-related deaths today and another increase in hospitalizations. The latest deaths bring the total in the province since the start of the pandemic to 243. There are 162 people hospitalized w...
