For decades, the ice shelf helping to hold back one of the fastest-moving glaciers in Antarctica has gradually thinned. Analysis of satellite images reveals a more dramatic process in recent years: From 2017 to 2020, large icebergs at the ice shelf’s edge broke off, and the glacier sped up.
Since...
The city of Toronto is adding more than 60,000 appointments for the next three weeks after the province expanded eligibility for the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
In a news release issued Thursday evening, the city said the new appointments will be available at eight of its mass immunization...
Ontario has reached a key milestone in its fight against COVID-19, having achieved its target to administer first doses to 65 per cent of Ontarians aged 18 and over ahead of schedule. Ontario is also preparing to roll out the eligibility for accelerated second dose appointments starting with individuals...
Horizon Health Network is encouraging New Brunswickers to book only one appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
It says if you have already booked a date, don’t choose another time slot and end up double booking.
If you are unavailable for your appointment, ensure you cancel it.
First vaccine appointments can be booked...
Appointments for a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine are now available in York Region for those born in 1951 or earlier.
As of Wednesday, June 2, eligible York Region residents can now register for an appointment at the Region’s portal at York.ca/COVID19Vaccine.
Previously booked second dose appointments will be honoured and...
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is running another drive-thru clinic in Regina, this time for AstraZeneca second doses, starting on Sunday.
The clinic is scheduled to run at EVRAZ Place for five to six days, depending on supply. The drive-thru will be open to those 65 and older, or those who...
It was announced today that Quebecers over the age of 18 can move their appointment for their second COVID-19 vaccine up to as soon as eight weeks after their first injection.
The Province of Quebec is aiming to have all Quebecers fully vaccinated by the end of August 2021.
To move...
Nasa sets aside $1bn for two ventures, which will be first US exploration of the planet since 1989.
NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson has today announced NASA’s next two Discovery missions: DAVINCI+ and VERITAS. Both missions will be tasked to study Venus. This also marks the first time in 30...
Using a Fitbit and a spy mic, University of Alberta scientists have revealed new insights into the behaviour of the elusive Canada lynx. The research provides a first look at how miniaturized technology can open the door to remote wildlife monitoring.
“Working on one of the boreal forest’s top predators,...
