Coronavirus Restrictions

• COVID-19: Alberta politicians react to possibility of premier blocking health policies

  Premier Jason Kenney has changed his tune on whether municipalities can create their own public health restrictions and is now floating the idea of blocking them from doing so.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2022
  
• COVID-19-related charges laid at 12 more Hamilton homes, but private yard sales get green light

  Over the past week in Hamilton, bylaw enforcement officers have laid charges at 12 private residences and one business for violating COVID-19 orders.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2021
  
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• AHS to issue closure order to small-town Alberta café for flouting COVID-19 rules again

  The Whistle Stop Café will be ordered to close by Alberta Health Services after staff found the eatery was not complying with new COVID-19 restrictions that took effect Friday.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2021
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• COVID-19 cases rose as Canadians spent more time outside their homes: study

  A year-long analysis of cell phone data showed an increase in people’s mobility was associated with higher COVID-19 spread, but warmer weather brought down the infection rate.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2021
• COVID-19 lockdown, shutdown, circuit breakers: How do these terms differ?

  Experts say inconsistent public health messaging in parts of Canada has plagued the country's handling of the pandemic since COVID-19 first started circulating.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2021
• New Brunswick’s QMJHL teams prepare to resume season after being iced by COVID

  Loosening of COVID-19 restrictions allows teams in Saint John, Moncton and Bathurst to play each other.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2021
• More New Brunswickers call for ‘heartbreaking’ hospital visitor restrictions to be relaxed

  Brenda McEachern is hoping visitor restrictions can be loosened so her parents, married 64 years, can be reunited soon. Her father was admitted to hospital in January.

  Health

  Feb 22, 2021
• Fully vaccinated people can skip 14-day quarantine after exposure, U.S. CDC says

  The agency has laid down strict criteria for people who would no longer have to quarantine after the vaccinations.

  World

  Feb 11, 2021
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• Southern Alberta municipalities decide whether or not to keep ice in local arenas

  Municipalities around southern Alberta are making decisions on their arenas.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Orange alert level could become new baseline for New Brunswick

  Due to the danger posed by COVID-19 variants, officials say it could be some time before any zone advances beyond orange level restrictions.

  Health

  Feb 3, 2021