Category Archives: Science
Federal government announces funding for eight East Coast tech firms and startup hub
HALIFAX — The federal government has announced $2.27 million in funding for eight East Coast tech startups and a not-for-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs in the region. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency says the funding includes i...
Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has declared a substance-use health emergency after toxic drugs pushed overdose deaths to new peaks. Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee said Thursday the drugs are killing people and creating a mental health crisis in ...
Canada Post rethinking mask policy forbidding workers to use their own N95s
OTTAWA — Canada Post is seeking "clarification" from the federal government about face masks after drawing criticism for refusing to let employees bring their own N95 masks to work. The Crown corporation earlier this week said employees had to use a
Nunavut health minister wants to see more people vaccinated against COVID-19
IQALUIT — Nunavut's health minister says he's concerned too many residents are either not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. John Main says he wants people to encourage their friends and family members to get a shot. Chief public heal...
Washington justices uphold $18M fine in GMO-labeling case
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court has narrowly upheld an $18 million fine levied against an association of large food brands that funneled dark money into a state political campaign.
COVID-19 recoveries outpacing new infections in Prince Edward Island
CHARLOTTETOWN — Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting 249 new cases of COVID-19 today along with 292 more recoveries. There are 2,471 active reported cases in the province, down 43 from Wednesday. Officials say 10 people are hospitali...
Some provinces see signs of COVID-19 situation improving; others less positive
Some provinces were pointing to glimmers of improvement Thursday in the Omicron-stoked fifth wave of the pandemic, but the outlook was not as positive in others. Ontario announced a plan to start loosening COVID-19 restrictions by the end of the month,...
Saskatchewan’s six largest unions call for more COVID-19 safety measures
REGINA — Leaked government modelling indicates that Saskatchewan's COVID-19 hospitalizations will reach record levels by mid-February if people don't reduce gathering sizes. It says a best-case scenario would see more than 500 patients admitted — nearl...
Aiming to make CDC nimble, agency director has rankled many
NEW YORK (AP) — From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the top U.S. public health agency has been criticized as too slow to collect and act on new information.
Thai health ministry proposes easing rules on cannabis use
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand, which in 2020 became the first Southeast Asian nation to decriminalize the production and use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, moved Thursday to further loosen regulations on the drug.
