Category Archives: Science
Second B.C. farm positive for avian flu as virus found in backyard flock in Kelowna
KELOWNA, B.C. — A small backyard poultry flock in Kelowna, B.C., has tested positive for avian flu, the second known outbreak of the disease among flocks in British Columbia. The highly infectious H5N1 strain of the illness was confirmed earlier this
Administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration is taking steps to expand availability of the life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid, seeking to reassure doctors that there is ample supply for people at high risk of severe illness or ...
Weary of many disasters? UN says worse to come
A disaster-weary globe will be hit harder in the coming years by even more catastrophes colliding in an interconnected world, a United Nations report issued Monday says.
White House: Without funding US will lose COVID treatments
WASHINGTON (AP) — For much of the past two years, America has been first in line for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Now, as drugmakers develop the next generation of therapies, the White House is warning that if Congress doesn’t act
Politicians, media return to hallway habits at B.C. legislature after COVID-19 rules
VICTORIA — Politicians and members of the media met each other face-to-face for the first time at the British Columbia legislature after more than two years of restrictions due to COVID-19 protocols. Premier John Horgan greeted what he called a
Trump says he has no plans to rejoin Twitter after Musk deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he has no intention of rejoining Twitter even if his account is reinstated following Elon Musk’s agreement to buy the social media giant for roughly $44 billion.
New variants will fuel COVID pandemic unless global vaccine rate rises: Gavi, UNICEF
OTTAWA — With pandemic restrictions easing across Canada, a House of Commons committee was warned today that disruptive new variants of COVID-19 will continue to emerge every few months unless the low vaccination rate in poorer countries rises. The me...
P.E.I. affordable housing project gets $7.9 million from federal government
CHARLOTTETOWN — The federal government is investing about $7.9 million for affordable housing in Charlottetown for people with mental health or addiction issues. Charlottetown member of Parliament Sean Casey announced the funding today alongside Prince...
Surge of desert surf parks stirs questions in dry California
Hours from the California coast, surfers are hoping one of the next spots where they can catch a wave is in the desert. At least four large
Ontario plans to invest additional $1B over three years in home care
WHITBY, Ont. — The Progressive Conservative government is announcing, days before its budget and shortly before an expected election call, that it is planning to invest an additional $1 billion in home care over three years. Health Minister Christine E...
