COVID Restrictions

• U.S. ending COVID vaccine mandates for travellers. Where other countries stand

  Next week the United States will lift its COVID-19 restrictions for travellers. But what other countries still have them in place?

  Canada

  May 3
  
• These economic ‘wildcards’ might keep inflation higher for longer

  Inflation has shown signs of easing — but still remains well above what's comfortable for many Canadians. Here's what to know about what actually causes inflation to cool.

  Money

  Feb 16
  
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• N.S. restaurants say business conditions more challenging than during COVID

  Repaying COVID support loans, rising food and alcohol prices and the ongoing labour shortage are creating immense challenges for Nova Scotia restaurants, business owners say.

  Economy

  Feb 11
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• China to resume issuing passports, visas for travel abroad despite COVID-19 surge

  Also Monday, the government downgraded the official seriousness of COVID-19 and removed it from a list of illnesses that require quarantine.

  Health

  Dec 28, 2022
• Penticton, B.C. venues prepare for return of Christmas parties, events

  With all COVID-19 restrictions lifted in B.C., bookings for corporate parties and private events are filling up fast.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
• B.C. drops self-isolation requirement for people with COVID-19

  New language posted to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's website states, "Starting November 17, 2022, people who have COVID-19  are no longer required to self-isolate."

  Health

  Nov 18, 2022
• Smith to not permit any further masking mandates of school children

  Alberta premier says the province will not permit any further masking mandates of children in Alberta’s K-12 education system.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2022
• Ontario top doc doesn’t expect a return to broad COVID restrictions, though masking may be needed

  "I don't see the place for any further public health measures at a population level in Ontario given the high level of protection that we have," Dr. Kieran Moore said.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2022
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• Manitoba to spend $2 million on back-to-school learning, mental health supports

  Manitoba schools are gearing up for a full in-person return this fall and the province is setting aside $2 million to help.

  Politics

  Aug 30, 2022
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• Kelowna, B.C.’s tourism sector rebounding to ‘near pre-pandemic levels’

  Visitors enjoying a sunny Monday afternoon in Kelowna say vacationing here in the summer has come at a noticeably higher cost than in years prior.

  Economy

  Aug 15, 2022