Category Archives: Science
Fiscal update has deficit lower than expected but COVID-19 spending still dominates
OTTAWA — The Liberals have found themselves with a financial windfall amid an economic rebound, though the extra room is largely spoken for thanks to COVID-19 measures and relief for flooded British Columbia. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s update...
Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Government open to amending paid sick leave bill it wants passed by week’s end
OTTAWA — Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the government is open to amending legislation that would provide 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers. O'Regan acknowledges that at least two provisions in Bill C-3 could undermine the...
Report urges UK government to beef up online safety measure
LONDON (AP) — Proposed British rules aimed at cracking down on harmful online content should be beefed up with tougher measures like making it illegal to send unsolicited graphic images, requiring porn sites to ensure children can't gain access and
California brings back mask mandate as virus cases rise
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is bringing back a rule requiring people to wear masks indoors, a move aimed at containing a new type of the coronavirus as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
N.S. reports first Omicron cases, imposes new COVID-19 restrictions across province
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia health officials reported 114 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and confirmed the first cases of the Omicron variant in the province — most of which were linked to a recent outbreak at St. Francis Xavier University. The
Omicron, high daily cases should not affect plans to ease rules for holidays: Legault
MONTREAL — Quebecers shouldn't expect to change their Christmas and New Year's plans, despite the high number of new daily COVID-19 infections in the province, Premier François Legault said Monday. Limits on indoor private gatherings will increase from...
Officials: Virginia IT agency hit with ransomware attack
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The information technology agency that serves Virginia's legislature has been hit by a ransomware attack that has substantially affected its operations, state officials said Monday.
Omicron variant confirmed in New Brunswick as officials report 100 new COVID-19 cases
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials are confirming the first cases of the Omicron variant in the province and advancing the holiday break for students in kindergarten to Grade 6. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell told report...
