Category Archives: Science
N.S. premier says COVID rules will remain until 75 per cent of population vaccinated
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier said Thursday he's not budging from the government's target of getting 75 per cent of all residents vaccinated against COVID-19 before the province enters its final phase of reopening. The target is "very firm," Tim Hous...
Alberta NDP calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccine rules on non-essential businesses
EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition New Democrats are urging Premier Jason Kenney to bring in new rules to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for anyone attending non-essential businesses and mass gatherings. NDP Leader Rachel Notley says the province should...
Disorganized elder care in Quebec contributed to COVID-19 death toll: report
QUEBEC — A disorganized and poorly evaluated health system for seniors contributed to the high COVID-19 death toll in the province, according to Quebec's health and welfare commissioner. Joanne Castonguay released her preliminary report Thursday about ...
Millions to lose jobless aid as claims fall to pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and
Jan. 6 riot defendant returned to jail for using internet
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a prominent participant in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to return to jail after he was caught accessing the internet to watch false conspiracy theories about
Free TV service Locast suspends operations after legal loss
Locast, a service that streamed local TV for free in about three dozen U.S. cities, suspended its operations Thursday after losses in court against the broadcast industry.
Russia urges Apple, Google to remove Navalny app from stores
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's state communications watchdog warned Apple and Google on Thursday that they could face fines if they fail to remove an app created by allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny from their stores.
Greek health care workers protest compulsory vaccinations
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Hundreds of Greek health care workers, accompanied by ambulances with sirens blaring, marched through central Athens on Thursday to protest regulations mandating coronavirus vaccines for anyone working in their sector.
Quebec reports 699 new COVID-19 cases, one death as hospitalizations remain stable
MONTREAL — Quebec reported 699 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and one more death attributed to the novel coronavirus, as the province's health minister said vaccination is making a difference during the fourth wave. Health Minister Christian Dubé urged Qu...
Ex-Finnish president, Nobel winner has advanced Alzheimer’s
HELSINKI (AP) — Former Finnish President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Martti Ahtisaari is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and has withdrawn from all public activities.
