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B.C. to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access certain businesses, eventsB.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry outlined the new COVID-19 vaccine certificate program that will be required for people to access various social, recreational and discretionary businesses and events. Starting Sept. 13, people will need to have at least one dose, with entry requiring those 12 and older to have been fully vaccinated seven...Aug 23, 2021
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Global News Morning Peterborough: DBIA executive director says proof of vaccination policy ‘riddled with issues’On Wednesday Ontario’s Proof of Vaccination rules came into effect for indoor diners, gyms and other businesses deemed to be non-essential. Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area executive director Terry Guiel spoke live Thursday on Global News Morning Peterborough about the new rules, how businesses are handling it and how residents can help by using a...The Morning Show on CHEXSep 23, 2021
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Montreal restaurant owner plans to defy rules and welcome customersThe owner of an Italian restaurant plans to defy Quebec’s COVID-19 restrictions and re-open at the end of the month. Kesté pizzeria will welcome clients on Jan. 30. But as Tim Sargeant reports, this move violates current restrictions which prohibit indoor dining.Jan 14, 2022
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Harassment over COVID-19 restrictions prompts Alberta restaurant to pause indoor diningThe owners of an Alberta restaurant have closed their doors this week after they say they were harassed for choosing to opt in to the province’s vaccine passport system. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, they’re getting a security team in place before they open to indoor dining again.CanadaSep 21, 2021
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Peterborough business owner calls vaccine passports hurtful for recoveryStarting Wednesday, Ontario residents must prove they are fully vaccinated to enter certain establishments including gyms, theatres and indoor dining. One Peterborough business owner says he is dreading the passport rollout, and believes it doesn’t tackle to root of the problem. Katrina Squazzin has the story.Sep 17, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to reopen indoor diningNova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil on Tuesday said the province is once again allowing indoor dining in restaurants and also re-assured Nova Scotians that those who want to get the COVID-19 vaccine will receive it.Jan 5, 2021
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Kelowna business owner faced with hostile anti-mask customersB.C. businesses are on the front lines of enforcing the province’s mask mandate for indoor public spaces. Sometimes that’s proving to be a challenge. A Kelowna café owner says she had to deal with a confrontational group of anti-mask patrons this weekend.Nov 22, 2020
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West-end Toronto restaurant tries to open in defiance of COVID-19 lockdown restrictionsIt was a tense scene outside a west-end Toronto restaurant Tuesday morning, after the owner decided to open for indoor dining in defiance of the lockdown restrictions amid coronavirus second wave. Kamil Karamali has more.Global News at Noon TorontoNov 24, 2020
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B.C. set to unveil plans to reopen province as COVID-19 circuit breaker endsAs of midnight Monday, B.C.’s COVID-19 circuit breaker restrictions will end, lifting the ban on indoor dining and group fitness activities. On Tuesday afternoon, the premier and health officials will lay out a plan to safely reopen the province over the next few months. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 24, 2021
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B.C. premier says COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’ will end next TuesdayPremier John Horgan say that the restrictions limiting indoor dining and group fitness activities will be lifted next Tuesday. Sonia Sunger talks to BC Restaurant and Food Service Association President Ian Tostenson for his reaction.Global News Morning BCMay 21, 2021
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Coronavirus: Ontario’s Stage 3 reopening increases gathering limits as indoor dining, gyms permitted to reopenOntario Premier Doug Ford introduced Monday what Stage 3 of reopening will look like for the province, allowing more businesses to reopen including dine-in restaurants, gyms, bars, live shows, performing arts, movie theatres, and casinos. Team sports and tour and guide services are also among things able to resume. Stage 3 also includes a sharp...HealthJul 13, 2020
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7 more Ontario regions enter Stage 3 amid the COVID-19 pandemicIndoor dining, gyms and larger gathering limits. Seven new regions in Ontario are now in Stage 3 of the coronavirus pandemic. Kamil Karamali has more.Jul 24, 2020
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Ferry workers question onboard restaurant rulesWhile restaurants across the province have been forced to shut down indoor dining, an exemption to the rule is causing some confusion. BC Ferries is still permitted to serve up meals in their onboard restaurants. Kylie Stanton explains why this has left ferry staff frustrated.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 31, 2021
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A restaurant that defied health orders hosts rallyThe owner of Corduroy restaurant held a rally Friday afternoon in protest to public health orders banning indoor dining. Catherine Urquhart has the story.Global News at 11 BCApr 23, 2021
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Pedestrian promenade to make more room to roam in downtown Edmonton this weekendWith restaurants closed to indoor dining, a new program will make more outdoor space available in the city’s core. Downtown Business Association executive director Puneeta McBryan outlines plans to close 104 Street between Jasper Avenue and 102 Avenue to vehicle traffic this weekend, next weekend and potentially beyond.Global News at Noon EdmontonApr 13, 2021
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‘Raging’ private restaurant party at B.C. ski resortVideo captured on social media shows scores of young adults partying at a private restaurant at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna. The party happened after B.C. announced a COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’ earlier in the day following a spike in coronavirus cases. The new rules saw the temporary closing of indoor dining at bars and...Mar 30, 2021
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Lingering confusion in hospitality industry over B.C. government’s three-week shutdownThere is still some confusion as to who can open up their patios, after the B.C. government announced a three-week shutdown of all indoor dining and drinking. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 30, 2021
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Health experts raising concerns about indoor dining in parts of OntarioAs restrictions in hot spot areas, including Toronto and the Region of Peel, ease to allow outdoor patio dining, some infectious disease experts are concerned about how indoor dining regulations have eased up in other parts of the province. Katherine Ward reports.CanadaMar 20, 2021
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Ford government to move province into 4-week lockdown amid COVID-19 3rd waveOntario will be moved to a four-week lockdown. But despite rising infections and ICU admissions, schools will remain open during the shutdown. Gyms, salons, as well indoor and outdoor dining will be closed. Marianne Dimain reports.Global News at Noon TorontoApr 1, 2021
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COVID-19: Defiant restaurateurs speak out against indoor dining restrictionsMore restaurateurs are voicing their mounting frustrations over the province’s three-week indoor dining ban aimed at stopping the alarming increase in COVID-19 cases. As Julia Foy reports, one Vancouver restaurant owner received a closure order Friday while another was filmed defiantly serving tables inside.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 3, 2021