Category Archives: Science
Washington seeks over $38 billion from opioid distributors
SEATTLE (AP) — After rejecting a half-billion-dollar settlement, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday took the state's case against the nation's three biggest drug distributors to trial, saying they must be held accountable for their role...
Quebec reports 634 new COVID-19 cases, four additional deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 634 new cases of COVID-19 today and four more deaths attributed to the virus. Health officials say COVID-19-related hospitalizations dropped by nine from the day before to 189, while the number of patients in intensive ca...
Ontario reports 666 new COVID-19 infections, seven more virus-related deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 666 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths from the disease. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 366 of those infected are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown immunization status, while 300 fully vaccinated peopl...
Scientists say new Alberta trails act threatens already-stressed environment
EDMONTON — Alberta scientists and environmentalists say proposed legislation governing backcountry trails on public lands will thwart efforts to restore nature and add one more stressor to an already overtaxed landscape. Environment Minister Jason Nixo...
As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — At the main hospital in Romania's capital, the morgue ran out of space for the dead in recent days, and doctors in Bulgaria have suspended routine surgeries so they can tend to a surge in COVID-19
New Brunswick reaches tentative deal with striking CUPE workers, ending strike
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government and the union representing thousands of striking public sector workers reached a tentative agreement Saturday they say will put an immediate end to a strike that's lasted for more than two weeks. The Canadian...
More turn to abortion pills by mail, with legality uncertain
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Before her daughter’s birth, she spent weeks in bed. Another difficult pregnancy would be worse as she tried to care for her toddler.
Vienna to start vaccinating young kids in pilot project
BERLIN (AP) — Young children in Vienna can start getting coronavirus vaccinations next week as part of a pilot project, Austria media reported on Saturday.
Quebec reports 715 new COVID-19 cases, just short of highest number since September
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 715 new cases of COVID-19 today and six more deaths attributed to the virus. The tally falls one below the highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases since September, a mark the province hit yesterday. Health officials
Ontario reports 661 new COVID-19 cases, six more related deaths
Ontario is reporting 661 new COVID-19 cases and six more virus-related deaths today. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 388 of the latest people to contract the infection are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown immunization status. She says 27...
