Ontario doctor’s licence suspended following COVID-19 medical exemption restriction
TORONTO — An Ontario doctor who was barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines has now had her licence suspended. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario says it has suspended Dr. Rochagne Kilian's certificate of registratio...
Ontario doctor’s licence suspended following COVID-19 medical exemption restriction
TORONTO — An Ontario doctor who was barred from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines has now had her licence suspended. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario says it has suspended Dr. Rochagne Kilian's certificate of registratio...
What’s in, and what’s out, as Biden offers scaled-back plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of talks with Democratic lawmakers, President Joe Biden outlined Thursday a $1.75 trillion framework to support families and education as well as protect against global warming.
Polish parliament debates anti-LGBT legislative proposal
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish lawmakers held an emotional debate Thursday on proposed legislation dubbed “Stop LGBT," which would ban pride parades and other public gatherings deemed to “promote” same-sex relationships.
Norway sees rising infections, braces for winter virus wave
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A top Norwegian health official said the Scandinavian country “must be prepared for a bigger wave” of COVID-19 infections this winter as the country is already seeing an increase in cases.
Ontario removes most outdoor capacity limits, would permit Santa Claus parades
TORONTO — Ontario has removed capacity limits at outdoor, organized public events such as Remembrance Day ceremonies and Santa Claus parades. Some cities, including Toronto, have already opted not to do a traditional Santa Claus parade with crowds this...
Garland defends school violence memo against GOP criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland defended a Justice Department memo aimed at combating threats and violence against teachers, administrators and other school officials while Republicans insisted that he rescind the directive. He signa...
US economy slowed to a 2% rate last quarter in face of COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hampered by rising COVID-19 cases and persistent supply shortages, the U.S. economy slowed sharply to a 2% annual growth rate in the July-September period, the weakest quarterly expansion since the recovery from the pandemic recession...
French, Australian leaders have 1st talk since sub fallout
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron told Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison during their first conversation since Australia pulled out of a multibillion-dollar submarine deal that it is up to Morrison’s government to repair the damaged ...
EU chief calls for leadership at climate ‘moment of truth’
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s chief executive called Thursday for a show of climate leadership ahead of two major international meetings focused on curbing global warming, warning that world leaders face “a moment of truth.”