Despite the implementation of safety measures, the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. In the latest attempt of the Quebec government to limit the spread of COVID-19, all non-essential businesses will close up to January 11. In a way to cater to the needs of the public, there are some businesses that are considered […]
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One of the safety measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 is to wear a mask at all times, especially when outdoors. A top doctor in Ottawa urges people to don masks even when outside. By following this safety protocol, it will help lessen the spread of the coronavirus. It is recommended to wear a
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Due to the rising cases of COVID-19 throughout the province, an announcement was made in which students are no longer required to return to school for face-to-face learning. The elementary schools situated in the south of Sudbury will remain closed up to January 25. It is two weeks after the original date of reopening. For
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New rules are in place in the outdoor rinks in Ottawa to limit the spread of COVID-19. The outdoor skating rinks in Ottawa now have new protocols during the winter season. One of the rules limits a maximum of 25 individuals. Shinny or shooting pucks are not allowed on all outdoor rinks. Based on the
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Although safety measures are in place to curb down the spread of COVID-19, cases continue to rise. In the latest update by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), it revealed the latest statistics of 78 COVID-19 cases. There are 1,164 active cases along with 28 hospitalizations. SMDHU shared that almost half of the new
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Quebecers are going to start life under a curfew today. With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, it might help lessen the increase of cases. This will come in line as the Quebec Government implements new lockdown measures in an attempt to limit the further spread of COVID-19. The four-week curfew will require residents in
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Although safety measures are in place, it has placed a detrimental effect on various businesses. Despite under lockdown until at least January 21, an owner of a Calgary salon shares that it is seriously considering opening its doors this week. True You Salon claims that it is facing closure thanks to the latest round of
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As COVID-19 continues to spread all over the globe, the discovery of a new variant might result in detrimental changes. A different strain of the COVID-19 virus that originated in South Africa has been found in Alberta according to the province’s top doctor. The announcement was made by Dr. Deena Hinshaw on social media stating
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With the upcoming implementation of the curfew, it aims to lessen the spread of COVID-19. Quebecers out in the street after 8 PM tonight can expect to be questioned by police as a month-long curfew comes into effect to control the spread of COVID-19. The province announced earlier this week that the curfew will be
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Despite the increasing cases of COVID-19 and the implementation of measures to curb down the spread, some people fail to follow and even gather over the protests against the government. Over a dozen tickets were handed out at a Montreal protest against the proposed province-wide curfew on Saturday evening. The Montreal police stated that 17
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Health officials declared an outbreak at Extendicare Maple View in the late evening of December 31 after two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Both individuals remain in isolation. Algoma Public Health (APH) stated that surveillance testing of staff and residents is being completed with all available lab results returning negative tests so far. As
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The owner of an Edmonton retail store was ordered by Alberta Health Services to implement measures inside the business to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. After an inspection, multiple violations of the province’s public health order were discovered. According to AHS, an executive order found Susan Baker, the owner of Boutique on First at east
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Some rural officials are relieved by the new provincewide mask mandate by Alberta. It puts a stop to the contentious issue among Albertans outside of the province’s major centers. Although some jurisdictions took matters into their own hands, many communities waited for the provincial government and chief medical officer of health to mandate masks. The
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If you do not follow Calgary’s face-covering bylaw, you can end up with a $100 ticket with higher penalties for repeat offenses. The city council approved changes to the mandatory mask rules, doubling the fine for failing to wear a face mask where it is required. The city officials will report back on possibly changing
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British Columbians must now wear masks in all indoor public places. It is part of sweeping new measures to crack down on the province’s second wave of COVID-19. According to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, she reversed her stance on the issue after hearing businesses were concerned about having to enforce guidelines on mask-wearing
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The Calgary city council has put some heft behind its mask bylaw, a day after Alberta’s deadliest day of the pandemic. Calgary’s mask bylaw will continue until the end of 2021 unless the pandemic circumstances like mass vaccination change, and lead the administration or council to decide to amend or repeal the bylaw. Repealing the
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Islanders who would like to donate reusable, non-medical masks can now drop off donations at all eight Access PEI locations across the province. For Islanders who might need a reusable mask and cannot afford one, free masks will now be available at 14 food banks and pantries around P.E.I. The Minister of Social Development and
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A masked armed robbery this month has a business owner asking customers to briefly remove the mask. A quick and chaotic armed robbery during which business owner Jeffrey Lundstrom had a gun pointed in his face has him asking his patrons to take off their mask as they enter his shop. He does not want
According to Chief Danny Smyth, the conduct was inappropriate after the traffic stop that ended with a $298 ticket. The chief of Winnipeg police states that an officer’s behavior during a traffic stop this week was inappropriate and will be reviewed after the officer ticketed a driver when he was questioned about why he was
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is calling for smaller class sizes and stricter face mask regulations when schools start up again next month. In a release, the union stated that many people are worried that the government has not done enough to ensure the safety of teachers, students, and families, especially in light of the sharp
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