Category Archives: Science
New Brunswick’s ban on Thanksgiving gatherings dampens holiday spirit across province
MONCTON, N.B. — Brent Clark says the New Brunswick government should have decided a little earlier to prohibit Thanksgiving Day gatherings. Clark, a resident of Hartland, N.B., by the border with Quebec, said he had to cancel last minute a party
A look at COVID-19 vaccine certificate programs across Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be mandatory for people travelling by air and rail by the end of October. By the end of November, all travellers will need to
Record number of Saskatchewan residents hospitalized with COVID-19
REGINA — The number of Saskatchewan residents who are hospitalized with COVID-19 continues to climb to record levels. There are 356 people who are hospitalized with the virus, including 76 in intensive care -- the highest since the pandemic began. Th...
Air travel associations call for federal vaccine passport for new vaccine mandate
Transportation industry associations say the federal government's development of a national vaccine passport will be vital for airlines to carry out a vaccine mandate for air travellers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that proof of v...
N.L. recommends limiting indoor private gatherings to reduce COVID-19 spread
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador health officials are asking residents to limit indoor private gatherings to 20 people for the next two weeks. Acting chief medical officer of health Dr. Rosann Seviour told reporters today her recommendation...
US poised to sue contractors who don’t report cyber breaches
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is poised to sue government contractors and other companies who receive U.S. government grants if they fail to report breaches of their computer systems or misrepresent their cybersecurity practices, the departm...
Ford declines Opposition call to review PC caucus medical exemptions
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford says he won't get involved in people's personal medical records. He made the comments in question period Wednesday, responding to the NDP urging that the premier review the two medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccines among...
Ontario willing to discuss optometrist costs, but won’t write blank cheque: minister
TORONTO — Ontario is willing to discuss optometrists' operating costs, but won't write them a "blank cheque," the health minister said Wednesday ahead of a rally by the eye care professionals. Optometrists across the province withdrew provincially insu...
Ban on negotiating Medicare drug prices under pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donna Weiner looks at Medicare’s prescription drug program from two different points of view. As a participant, she
‘This is no joke’: N.L. woman’s mom, stepfather fighting COVID-19 in intensive care
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Louisa Higgins says she's living a nightmare that could have been avoided with the COVID-19 vaccine. Her mother and stepfather are fighting for their lives in an intensive care unit in central Newfoundland, sick with the novel
