COVID-19 Masks

• KHSC ramps down masking as COVID-19 numbers dip dramatically

  Kingston Health Sciences Centre is no longer enforcing a universal mask rule in its emergency department, children's outpatient clinic or urgent care centre.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2023
  
• COVID-19: University of Saskatchewan faculty members call for mandatory mask mandate

  A letter of more than 100 signatures calls for a return to COVID masking protocols at the University of Saskatchewan as students and staff aim to minimize risk on campus this fall.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2022
  
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• Why some Halifax businesses are keeping COVID-19 measures in place

  Some small businesses in Nova Scotia are forging on with COVID-19 protective measures, as rising case numbers prompt workforce shortages.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2022
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• Coronavirus: London, Ont., councillors to discuss enacting mask bylaw amid provincial changes

  Several London councilors are calling for a special committee meeting to look at reintroducing the municipal mask bylaw with the provincial bylaw officially over.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2022
• N.S. top doc calls protest outside home ‘concerning’ as province lifts most COVID-19 measures

  A small protest gathered outside Dr. Robert Strang's home on Sunday, which was live-streamed on social media by the group upset by the decision to keeps masks in schools.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2022
• COVID-19: Mask mandate removal worries immunocompromised Ontario residents

  As Ontario prepares to lift its mask mandate, immunocompromised Canadians have been voicing their concerns, and calling on the government to consider other options.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2022
• Edmonton drops mandatory mask bylaw as province introduces legislation to limit COVID-19 rule-making

  During a special council meeting, Edmonton councillors voted 8-5 in favour of rescinding the city's face coverings bylaw after a lengthy discussion on the topic.

  Politics

  Mar 8, 2022
• ‘We’ll go out less’: Immunocompromised Albertans prepare for lifting of COVID-19 restrictions

  At midnight on Tuesday, big changes are coming to Alberta for COVID-19 restrictions. But a nearly-wide open province doesn't feel that way for some.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2022
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• COVID-19: Will Edmontonians still have to wear a mask when Alberta’s mandate is lifted?

  The Alberta government is expected to announce on Saturday whether it will be lifting its province-wide mask mandate.

  Health

  Feb 23, 2022
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• COVID-19: Strathcona County to require mask-wearing beginning Sept. 10

  Strathcona County council voted Wednesday to require people to wear masks in indoor public spaces beginning later this month.

  Health

  Sep 1, 2021