Calgary COVID Update

• Live updates: Coronavirus in Calgary

  The City of Calgary will host news conferences once a week to update citizens on what measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

  Canada

  May 21, 2020
  
• 2 Calgary massage businesses ticketed for reopening too soon amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Over the May long weekend, Calgary officials handed out tickets to two Calgary businesses for reopening their doors prematurely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Canada

  May 19, 2020
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak at Calgary recycling facility not affecting blue cart program at this point

  With about 100 people working at the facility, Calgary Emergency Management Agency chief Tom Sampson said this is a "significant outbreak."

  Health

  May 12, 2020
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• Calgarians asked to hold on to blue carts after COVID-19 outbreak at recycling facility

  Calgarians asked to hold off using their blue carts as a COVID-19 outbreak at the Cascades Recovery Recycling Facility has temporarily paused the organization's ability to accept waste.

  Canada

  May 11, 2020
• Coronavirus: 430 Calgary Transit employees laid off as ridership drops during pandemic

  According to city manager Dave Duckworth, Calgary Transit ridership is down nearly 90 per cent. 

  Health

  May 7, 2020
• City of Calgary sets tentative date to reopen municipal golf courses

  The City of Calgary will be hosting a news conference to update citizens on what measures are being taken in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.

  Health

  May 5, 2020
• Calgary officials react to provincial COVID-19 relaunch strategy: ‘We’re still under a state of local emergency’

  Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi noted that while some rules may be changing, cooperation with physical distancing regulations is still needed from residents amid the pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2020
• Calgary mayor clarifies regulations for social gatherings: ‘Use common sense’

  Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said while he's glad to see public health loosening the restrictions a little, residents still need to be proactive in practising physical distancing.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Calgary extends cancellation of all public events until August 31

  On April 3, the city announced all public events would be cancelled until June 30. On Friday, the city extended the order until Aug. 31.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Calgary bylaw officers encouraged to consider ticketing for physical distancing violations

  Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) chief Tom Sampson, said Wednesday that bylaw officers will soon be encouraged to use financial penalties as a last resort to help keep residents safe.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2020