Category Archives: Science
US formally removes Colorado River fish’s endangered status
DENVER (AP) — The humpback chub, a rare fish found only in the Colorado River basin, has been brought back from the brink of extinction after decades of protection, though work must continue to ensure its survival, federal authorities said
Sudbury jail closed to manage COVID-19 outbreak, 145 inmates moved
TORONTO — A jail in Sudbury, Ont., has closed for at least two weeks to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak among inmates. The Ministry of the Solicitor General says about 145 inmates from the facility are being moved to other jails,
Manitoba vaccine requirements likely to be in place until spring: top doctor
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's COVID-19 vaccine mandate is likely to remain in place until at least the spring, chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said Monday, so that the health-care system can handle both the ongoing pandemic and the traditional
Saskatchewan premier says province could have acted sooner on renewed COVID-19 rules
REGINA — On the day Saskatchewan asked the federal government for help to deal with surging COVID-19 hospitalizations, Premier Scott Moe granted the province could have acted sooner on a renewed mask mandate or proof-of-vaccination policy. Health offic...
Lawmakers give Amazon ‘final chance’ to clear up testimony
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has a “final chance” to correct its executives' previous testimony on its competition practices.
Rights watchdog faults Malta for abortion, journalist safety
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — A European human rights watchdog recommended on Monday that Malta legalize abortion, improve gender equality and implement reforms to protect journalists, adding another international voice of criticism to the laws and culture on...
Official: Czech president can’t perform duties due to health
PRAGUE (AP) — Health problems were preventing Czech President Milos Zeman from carrying out his duties, an official said Monday. The
Restaurants closed in parts of Slovakia amid COVID-19 surge
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia on Monday reimposed coronavirus restrictions in the hardest-hit parts of the country amid the latest surge of infections.
Quebec makes new proof of COVID-19 vaccination available for travel outside province
MONTREAL — Quebecers can now obtain a proof of COVID-19 vaccination specifically intended for travel outside the province, the Health Department announced Monday. Officials said the new proof of vaccination will be accepted in all other provinces, as ...
Belarus suspends routine medical care to focus on COVID-19
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus on Monday ordered a halt to routine medical care at state clinics in order to devote more resources to coronavirus patients.
