Category Archives: Science
Quebec reports 531 new COVID-19 cases, four more deaths linked to virus
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 531 new cases of COVID-19 today and four more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. Health officials say COVID-19-related hospitalizations dropped by two, to 225, and there were 48 people in intensive care, a drop o...
Quebec seniors minister ill, won’t appear at inquest into COVID long-term care deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec's seniors minister will not appear before a coroner's inquest investigating deaths in the long-term care system during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marguerite Blais is on medical leave and will be replaced at the hearings ...
COVID-19 infections rising again in Ontario, but experts say no need to panic
TORONTO — COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Ontario in a trend experts attribute to cooling temperatures, lifting capacity limits and less stringent precautions among the public. "We're definitely out of the honeymoon phase and back in the
US charges 2 suspected major ransomware operators
WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspected Ukrainian hacker has been arrested and charged in the United States in connection with a string of costly ransomware attacks, including one that snarled businesses around the globe on the Fourth of July weekend, U.S.
Russians go back to work but virus cases, deaths stay high
MOSCOW (AP) — Russians went back to work on Monday after a mandated, nine-day break with authorities expressing uncertainly whether the measure helped tame a record-breaking surge of coronavirus infections and deaths.
Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids and information to parents on the benefits of the shots as the White House looks to speedily provide vaccines to
The Burden: The toll of veterans’ injuries on families and caregivers
OTTAWA — Christine Shepherd has been explaining her ongoing fight with Veterans Affairs Canada for about 20 minutes when her voice breaks and the tears start to flow. She has just said she feels the department only sees forms, not
Fully vaccinated Canadians jam land border as U.S. finally eases travel restrictions
WASHINGTON — Anticipation turned to elation Monday as fully vaccinated Canadians visited loved ones, vacation properties and popular American shopping haunts after the United States finally eased southbound travel restrictions along the world's longest...
Strict vaccine mandate begins for Los Angeles businesses
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Before feasting on pancakes, burgers and milkshakes inside the Fred 62 diner in Los Angeles, patrons must now fork over proof of their COVID-19 vaccines for a waiter's inspection under new city coronavirus rules that are
Quebec reports 545 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 545 new cases of COVID-19 today and three deaths attributed to the virus. Health officials say COVID-19-related hospitalizations dropped by two from yesterday's numbers to 227, while the number of people in intensive care...
