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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.