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WHO expert 'had concerns' about lab close to 1st COVID cases

WHO expert 'had concerns' about lab close to 1st COVID cases

LONDON (AP) — When a World Health Organization-led team traveled to China earlier this year to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, a top official said he was worried about safety standards at a laboratory close to the seafood market whe
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San Francisco mandates proof of vaccination when indoors

San Francisco mandates proof of vaccination when indoors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco will require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for a number of indoor activities such as visiting restaurants, bars and gyms, Mayor London Breed announced Thursday.
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Travel industry welcomes vaccine passport, but worries over timeline persist

Travel industry welcomes vaccine passport, but worries over timeline persist

As industry associations and travel agencies say they're pleased to see a vaccine passport being implemented for international travel, some say they're upset at the lack of a clear timeline for the digital document.
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Sony delays 'Venom' sequel release amid delta surge

Sony delays 'Venom' sequel release amid delta surge

NEW YORK (AP) — In the biggest sign yet that Hollywood's fall plans are being altered by the coronavirus surge driven by the delta variant, Sony Pictures on Thursday delayed the release of the big-budget sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
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Russian investigators probe big Black Sea oil spill

Russian investigators probe big Black Sea oil spill

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top criminal investigation agency on Thursday probed an oil spill off the country's Black Sea coast that appeared hugely bigger than initially reported.
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Federal government to enact single-game sports betting bill Aug. 27

Federal government to enact single-game sports betting bill Aug. 27

The federal government says it will enact legislation that will legalize single-game sports betting in Canada on Aug. 27.
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Ottawa investing $1.44B in Telesat to help improve rural and remote internet access

Ottawa investing $1.44B in Telesat to help improve rural and remote internet access

OTTAWA — The federal government has signed a deal to invest $1.44 billion in Telesat's advanced low Earth orbit satellite constellation, Telesat Lightspeed.
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AEG Presents to require COVID-19 vaccines for concertgoers

AEG Presents to require COVID-19 vaccines for concertgoers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — AEG Presents, a major tour and festival promoter, announced that COVID-19 vaccines would be required for concertgoers at its clubs, theaters and festivals. The vaccine requirement is set to go into full effect no later than Oct.
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OxyContin-maker Purdue goes to judge to confirm settlement

OxyContin-maker Purdue goes to judge to confirm settlement

NEW YORK (AP) — Purdue Pharma's quest to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin and its other prescription opioid painkillers entered its final phase Thursday with the grudging support of many of those who have claims against the com
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Canadian Tire beefs up supply chain 'monster machine' to secure inventory, customers

Canadian Tire beefs up supply chain 'monster machine' to secure inventory, customers

In a pandemic world where inventory is king, Canadian Tire Corp. hopes to secure its spot as one of Canada's reigning retailers by strengthening its supply chain.
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