By Steve Scherer
OTTAWA, May 19 (Reuters) - A majority of Canadians say they are willing to embrace a vaccine passport to enable a return to travel but are less open to using them for things like restaurant reservations, according to polls.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said a vaccine certification aligned with other countries makes sense, and two government officials said talks with international partners about standards are ongoing, particularly among G7 countries.
The European Union is working on a certificate with a digital Quick Response (QR) code and has agreed to welcome fully vaccinated tourists, while Britain plans to use a phone app and other countries may rely on a paper document.
BlackBerry has partnered with the University of Waterloo to launch a new, five-year, “multi-million dollar” innovation program designed to drive research-powered innovation in Canada.
Science and conservation
Science and conservation
In Japan it’s called
shinrin-yoku, “forest bathing.” It’s the practice of taking in the atmosphere of the forest using all your senses, slowly and mindfully.
Scientists have found that forest bathing can reduce levels of stress hormones in the body. Some studies have also suggested that phytoncides (natural chemicals released by trees) can boost the immune system. More generally, researchers have found that being in nature can improve mood, attention and problem-solving skills.
Here are five walks that will let you experience different kinds of forest and learn a bit about forest conservation along the way.
Latest sad note at Laurentian: northern Ontario university cuts its music program
Students and faculty are in despair at the loss of the four-year music program at Laurentian University, with department chair Yoko Hirota saying it took more than 20 years to build, and students and faculty contributed to the northern Ontario arts scene.
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Posted: Apr 22, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 22
Yoko Hirota is losing her job as chair of Laurentian University s music department. The four-year program is the latest casualty as the Sudbury, Ont., school restructures.(Markus Schwabe/CBC)
From a dancing scientist to an ICU poet, these people are making a bad time better
COVID-19 has been an exhausting onslaught of bad news. But there are slivers of optimism. Meet some of the people making it happen.
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Posted: Apr 02, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 2
COVID-19 has been an exhausting onslaught of bad news. But there are slivers of optimism. COVID scientist Krishana Sankar, left, has been dancing. Dr. Laura Hawryluck, middle, writes poetry about what she sees in the ICU. Hannah Bussiere-Kim makes music in her bedroom, under her alter ego Luna Li.(Krishana Sankar/Jordana Goldman/Luna Li)