Category Archives: Science
COVID-19 vaccinations won’t be added to list of student immunizations: Moore
TORONTO — Ontario won't be adding COVID-19 vaccinations to the list of immunizations for students to attend school, but the province's top doctor says he'll be exercising caution when it comes to lifting public health measures in schools. Dr. Kieran Mo...
China offers few new climate targets ahead of UN conference
WASHINGTON (AP) — China is offering no significant new goals for reducing climate-changing emissions ahead of the UN climate summit set to start next week in Glasgow.
Focus federal funding on best bets to boost biotech, Moderna co-founder says
OTTAWA — The Canadian co-founder of biotech firm Moderna says any federal plans to kick-start domestic innovation in a big way should target funding rather than spread it around the country. Canadian politicians have a track record of trying to be
Ontario legislature condemns member’s COVID-19 posts, calls for apology
TORONTO — The Ontario legislature unanimously called Thursday on an Independent member who has been publicly opposed to COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic-related lockdowns to apologize for "a string of disreputable conduct." Randy Hillier, who represents...
Ontario doctor’s licence suspended following COVID-19 medical exemption restriction
TORONTO — An Ontario doctor who was barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines has now had her licence suspended. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario says it has suspended Dr. Rochagne Kilian's certificate of registratio...
Ontario doctor’s licence suspended following COVID-19 medical exemption restriction
TORONTO — An Ontario doctor who was barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines has now had her licence suspended. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario says it has suspended Dr. Rochagne Kilian's certificate of registratio...
Norway sees rising infections, braces for winter virus wave
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A top Norwegian health official said the Scandinavian country “must be prepared for a bigger wave” of COVID-19 infections this winter as the country is already seeing an increase in cases.
Ontario removes most outdoor capacity limits, would permit Santa Claus parades
TORONTO — Ontario has removed capacity limits at outdoor, organized public events such as Remembrance Day ceremonies and Santa Claus parades. Some cities, including Toronto, have already opted not to do a traditional Santa Claus parade with crowds this...
B.C. health hubs to provide co-ordinated help for children, youth with disabilities
VICTORIA — A father says his family's goals of helping their youngest child walk, talk and eat turned into a full-time job navigating British Columbia's complex patchwork of supports for children and youth with disabilities. Zev Tiefenbach said his six...
California virus cases stop falling, governor urges caution
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled up his sleeve Wednesday and received a coronavirus vaccine booster shot, a move he encouraged others to take as the state heads into the time of year that in 2020 ushered
