Category Archives: Science
B.C. government worker union says contract talks with province at impasse over wages
VICTORIA — The union representing more than 33,000 British Columbia government employees says contract talks with the province have stalled over differences in wage proposals. B.C. General Employees' Union president Stephanie Smith says the governmen...
Cryptocurrency expert gets 5 years in NKorea sanctions case
NEW YORK (AP) — A cryptocurrency expert was sentenced Tuesday to more than five years in federal prison for helping North Korea evade U.S. sanctions. Virgil
Health advocates call for publicly funded birth control in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Publicly funded birth control would save money and improve the health of Nova Scotians, doctors and health advocates in the province said Tuesday. International research indicates barrier-free contraceptives are an inexpensive way to improve ...
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation wants return of mask mandates, expanded PCR testing
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation wants the province to bring back a mask mandate because Canada's chief public health officer says COVID-19 cases are rising across the country. The federation says it wants the Saskatchewan Party governmen...
Nunavut offers fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people 50 and up
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut residents age 50 years and up can now get a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The territory announced Tuesday that eligible people who have had their third dose at least four- and-a-half months ago can now
B.C. coroner wants ‘urgent action’ on safer drug supply six years into OD crisis
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's chief coroner says 9,400 people in the province have died of an overdose from toxic illicit drugs since the government declared a public health emergency six years ago. Lisa Lapointe said urgent action is needed to decrim...
Judge upholds Florida’s 24-hour wait period for abortion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Women will have to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion under a ruling by a Florida judge in a nearly seven-year battle over the waiting period.
Federal finance minister highlights medical student loan forgiveness in Halifax
HALIFAX — Canada’s finance minister highlighted increased support for a government program easing the student debt burden of medical professionals during a post-budget stop in Halifax Tuesday. Chrystia Freeland said the $26.2-million commitment over fo...
Ukraine says potent Russian hack against power grid thwarted
BOSTON (AP) — Russian military hackers attempted to knock out power to millions of Ukrainians last week in a long-planned attack but were foiled, Ukrainian government officials said Tuesday.
Mask rule for planes and trains still up in the air
DALLAS (AP) — The federal requirement to wear face masks on airplanes and public transportation is scheduled to expire next week, and airline executives and Republican lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to let the mandate die.
