COVID-19 Restrictions

• City of Edmonton ends 2022 with $81.5M operating budget surplus

  The city saw higher-than-expected revenue from transit fares, parking fees and events at Commonwealth Stadium, which contributed to the surplus.

  Politics

  Mar 14
  
• Manitoba labour board rejects complaints against unions on COVID-19 rules

  The board has dismissed complaints from, among others, a nurse, a lab technologist, a plumber and a university instructor.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2022
  
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• Coutts, Alta., still a village divided after convoy blockade

  There is an undercurrent in the community of 250 people, belied by a smiley face on its water tower, that suggests an ongoing division dating back to three weeks in late January.

  Politics

  Dec 20, 2022
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• N.S. Court of Appeal rules injunction on COVID protest shouldn’t have been granted

  The original court order was granted by the provincial Supreme Court on May 14, 2021, the day before outdoor gatherings were planned to protest COVID-19 public health restrictions.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Ontario police considered ‘covert’ surveillance of anti-government group ahead of Freedom Convoy

  Project HENDON documents released at the Emergencies Act commission reveal the OPP have been closely monitoring groups opposed to COVID health measures for years.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022
• B.C. bracing for rough flu season as health experts encourage vaccination

  While pandemic precautions made the last two flu seasons exceptionally light, Australia had its worst season in five years and health experts worry it will be the same in B.C.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2022
• End of COVID 19 isolation requirement in N.S. sparks calls for paid sick leave

  Some Nova Scotians are calling for paid sick leave now that the province is dropping its mandatory isolation requirement for people with COVID-19.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2022
• N.S. to remove remaining COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation for positive cases

  Nova Scotia is moving to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions starting on Wednesday, including the mandatory self-isolation period for those who test positive.

  Health

  Jul 4, 2022
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• Vendors fired up for restriction-free summer festival season in London, Ont.

  London, Ont., will finally have another restriction-free summer festival season, bringing back a lifeline for vendors seeking to promote their food.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
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• ‘Deplorable’: Quebec calls on feds to fix Canadian passport delays as long lineups continue

  Sonia LeBel, Quebec’s minister responsible for relations with Canada, says 'it's insane to see people camping out to get a passport.'

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022