Category Archives: Science
Poll suggests some Canadians are feeling brighter about the economy, own finances
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests some Canadians are feeling more upbeat about the state of the domestic economy and their own pocketbooks, though not quite as positive as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Leger survey of economic
Quebec to track COVID rapid test results; Saskatchewan considers lifting restrictions
Quebec announced Wednesday it is tracking COVID-19 rapid test results, as Saskatchewan said it will consider dropping restrictions as society learns to live with the virus. Quebec is believed to be the first province or territory to track rapid test re...
Police prepare for possible violence as fringe groups latch on to truckers convoy
OTTAWA — A convoy of truckers set to descend upon Ottawa to protest mandatory vaccinations is prompting police to prepare for violence and politicians to warn against escalating rhetoric linked to the demonstration. Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly told...
UK government holds breath as it awaits ‘partygate’ report
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson braced Wednesday for the conclusions of an investigation into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties, a document that could help him end weeks of scandal and discontent, or bring his time in office to an
German lawmakers debate possible COVID vaccine mandate
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's parliament on Wednesday began a debate on a possible wide-ranging coronavirus vaccine mandate, with three main options on the table so far: obligatory vaccinations for all adults, just for everyone 50 and above, or no mandate
In Germany, activists rise up to counter vaccine skeptics
BERLIN (AP) — Stefanie Hoener was at home one night in Berlin when she heard police sirens wailing through her Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood and anti-vaccine protesters shouting angry slurs as they marched down to the Gethsemane Church — a symbol
US plans more wild horse roundups this year than ever before
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. government plans to capture more wild horses on federal lands this year than ever before, drawing sharp criticism from mustang advocates who hoped the Biden administration would curtail widespread gathers of thousands of hors...
People are ‘fed up’: Quebec follows Ontario’s lead and loosens COVID-19 restrictions
The Quebec government announced the loosening of some COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, following the lead of Ontario and other provinces amid indications the Omicron surge may be peaking in some areas. Quebec Premier François Legault said the province wo...
Virginia Sen. Warner announces positive COVID-19 test
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia has tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19 and is working from home, his office said Tuesday.
Patient dies while waiting for treatment in central Alberta hospital emergency ward
EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services says a patient has died while waiting for care in an emergency ward. AHS spokesman Kerry Williamson says the patient had been triaged at the Red Deer Regional Hospital and reassessed by emergency staff Sunday, but
