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Japan to ease COVID-19 border controls from Sept. 7

Japan to ease COVID-19 border controls from Sept. 7

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced plans to ease border controls from early September by eliminating requirements for pre-departure COVID-19 tests for travelers who have received at least three vaccine doses, an
N.L.'s health authorities reviewing mammography results after possible errors

N.L.'s health authorities reviewing mammography results after possible errors

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's four health authorities say they're conducting reviews after a potential problem was discovered regarding mammography results.
Nova Scotia is reporting its first monkeypox case in a resident

Nova Scotia is reporting its first monkeypox case in a resident

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia health officials on Tuesday reported the first case of monkeypox involving a resident of the province, less than a week after health advocates called for the government to “get ahead” of the virus.
More COVID-19-related deaths reported in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

More COVID-19-related deaths reported in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting six COVID-19-related deaths in the province last week -- up from five the week previous.
Canopy Growth, Cointreau settle lawsuit over Quatreau beverage line

Canopy Growth, Cointreau settle lawsuit over Quatreau beverage line

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. and its U.S. subsidiary have settled a trademark violations lawsuit orange liqueur company Cointreau Corp. was pursuing against the cannabis firms.
Health minister appoints chief nursing officer to address health crisis

Health minister appoints chief nursing officer to address health crisis

OTTAWA — The federal health minister appointed a new chief nursing officer Tuesday, as the government works to overcome a critical nurse shortage that has left many hospitals across the country struggling to maintain care.

State, feds investigate illness that's sickened, killed dogs

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — State and federal agencies are investigating an unknown illness that's sickened dogs in northern Michigan and killed at least 30 canines in one county after they exhibited signs of a parvo-like illness.
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5

Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective in protecting children younger than 5 as omicron spread in the spring, the company announced Tuesday. Vaccinations for babies, toddlers and preschoolers opened in the U.S. in June after months of delay.
U. Michigan study to help those with autism improve driving

U. Michigan study to help those with autism improve driving

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — University of Michigan researchers are studying how well people with autism spectrum disorder can detect road hazards, and plan to assist the young motorists in sharpening their driving skills.
'It's bad': Opioids killed more Ontarians in second year of pandemic than first

'It's bad': Opioids killed more Ontarians in second year of pandemic than first

TORONTO — Opioids killed more people in Ontario in the second year of the pandemic compared to the first, but the province saw a drop in those deaths this past March, newly released data shows.
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