Bulgaria makes virus pass mandatory for indoor venues
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria is introducing a COVID-19 “Green Certificate” as a mandatory requirement for access to restaurants, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, gyms, clubs and shopping malls as the country faces a surge in coronavirus infections....
GOP firebrand Michele Fiore enters Nevada governor’s race
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Las Vegas city councilwoman who gained national attention for her support of militiamen who clashed with federal law officers during armed standoffs last decade said Tuesday she is running for governor of Nevada.
Biden focuses on climate, families in trimmed $2T plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scaling down his “build back better” plans, President Joe Biden on Tuesday described a more limited vision to Democratic lawmakers of a $2 trillion government-overhaul package with at least $500 billion to tackle climate change and mo...
Income test for Medicare dental under debate; gets pushback
WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than 55 years, Medicare has followed a simple policy: covered benefits are the same, no matter if you’re rich, poor, or in-between.
Alberta COVID-19 cases decline, no indication yet of spike from Thanksgiving: Kenney
EDMONTON — Pressure is easing slightly in Alberta hospitals as the province reported another decline in daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on Tuesday. Premier Jason Kenney said 75 per cent of intensive care beds in the province were occupied by ...
Ontario registry allowing businesses, non-profits to make filings online goes live
TORONTO — Ontario businesses and not-for-profit organizations can access more government services online starting Tuesday. The new Ontario Business Registry allows operators to submit files online that previously could only be processed by mail or fax...
South African regulator rejects Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African drug regulator has rejected the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, citing some safety concerns the manufacturer wasn't able to answer.
Tk’emlúps leaders’ letter sets steps for PM to prove commitment to reconciliation
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Senior members of a British Columbia First Nation have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that petitions him to formally commit to seven steps he could take to show he is serious about reconciliation.
Lawmaker cited for open beer fellow legislator says was his
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state lawmaker was cited for driving with an open can of beer in his vehicle that another lawmaker said was actually his.
Ex-Parti Québécois health minister Jean Rochon, 83, dies
MONTREAL — Jean Rochon, a former Parti Québécois health minister known for introducing anti-smoking measures and reforms that allowed Quebecers to receive care outside of hospitals, has died. Rochon's widow told The Canadian Press he died Saturday afte...