Category Archives: Science
There are new rules about employment insurance. Here’s what you need to know.
OTTAWA — The employment insurance system is set for another round of pandemic-related changes that come into force on Sunday. Here are a few of the key changes that will apply to new claims for benefits made beginning Sept. 26. Eligibility EI
South Africa’s vaccine train takes doses to poor areas
SWARTKOPS, South Africa (AP) — When Wongalwethu Mbanjwa tried to get a COVID-19 vaccination and found his local center closed, a friend told him there was another option: Get one on the train.
Loosened capacity limits at some Ontario venues take effect today
Ontario reported 640 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and a total of 10 new deaths linked to the virus. The province said six of the deaths occurred in the past 24 hours, while four took place more than a month ago
Israel says US booster plan supports its own aggressive push
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is pressing ahead with its aggressive campaign of offering coronavirus boosters to almost anyone over 12 and says its approach was further vindicated by a U.S. decision to give the shots to older patients or those
Neo-Nazis are still on Facebook. And they’re making money
BRUSSELS (AP) — It’s the premier martial arts group in Europe for right-wing extremists. German authorities have twice banned their signature tournament. But Kampf der Nibelungen, or Battle of the Nibelungs, still thrives on Facebook, where organizers ...
Alaska working through virus report backlog amid surge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska reported more than 1,700 resident COVID-19 cases Friday, which state health officials said included reports from earlier this month as they work to clear a backlog that has built up during the latest case surge.
EXPLAINER: Medication abortion becomes latest GOP target
Medication abortion accounts for about 40% of all abortions in the U.S. The increasingly common method relies on pills rather than surgery, opening the possibility for abortions to be done in a woman's home rather than a clinic. It's an
80% of B.C. residents fully vaccinated, while most in hospital not fully immunized
VICTORIA — British Columbia has hit the 80 per cent mark with the number of eligible residents who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. The province says that compares with nearly 88 per cent of people who have been
Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan to cover ‘life-changing’ cystic fibrosis drug
Three provinces say they'll start covering the cost of a new drug that experts describe as a "life-changing" treatment for cystic fibrosis. Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan announced Friday that they'll pay to provide eligible patients with Trikafta, ...
Canadians released after Huawei CFO resolves US charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Canadians detained in China on spying charges were released from prison and flown out of the country on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, just after a top executive of Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies
