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The rollout of British Columbia’s fall COVID-19 booster program is expected to begin next week, according to provincial health authorities. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said everyone five and older is encouraged to get a fall booster six months after their last shot. For those who developed COVID-19 after their last …
Read More »As frosh begins, Western beefs up safety after student death, sexual assault reports last year
Western University and its student union overhauled orientation for this fall after a first-year student died near campus during last year’s frosh and at least four women reported sexual assaults. The student union’s safety programming includes a mandatory gender-based sexual violence course the 8,000 incoming first-years had to take before arriving …
Read More »The final countdown to banning some single-use plastics in Canada begins today
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada will ban companies from importing or making plastic bags and Styrofoam takeout containers by the end of this year, their sale by the end of next year and their export by the end of 2025. The move to ban exports will be a welcome …
Read More »COVID Vaccination For 15-18 Age Group Begins On Monday. Know About Eligibility, How To Book Appointment, And More
New Delhi: The COVID vaccination drive for teenagers in the 15-18 age group in India is set to begin on Monday with over seven lakh beneficiaries already registered on the CoWIN portal. The data on the CoWIN dashboard reflected the registration of 7,21,521 beneficiaries by 9:20 pm on Sunday, news …
Read More »India’s Revised Guidelines For International Travellers Begins From Tomorrow — Know Details
New Delhi: In the midst of worldwide concern about the Omicron variant, the Centre released new criteria for international arrivals in India on Sunday, which will take effect tomorrow, December 1, 2021. Travellers from ‘countries at-risk’ will be required to take the Covid test after arrival and wait for the …
Read More »Amazon Mobile Saving Days Sale Begins: Up to Rs. 4,000 Off on OnePlus 9, More Deals
Amazon Mobile Saving Days sale has begun and will go on till August 19. The sale offers up to 40 percent off on phones and accessories. There will be deals like no-cost EMIs of up to 12 months and exchange discount on purchases. Buyers will get 10 percent instant discount …
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