Face Coverings

• City of Mississauga mask bylaw remains in place even as provincial mandate lifts

  City of Mississauga issued a reminder that masks still need to be worn in indoor public settings until it reviews the bylaw in city council even as the provincial mandate lifts.

  Canada

  Mar 21
  
• With B.C. mask mandate lifted, Okanagan businesses and customers navigate new norm

  "When we heard the news yesterday, I think it was excitement. And then it was like, 'What is this going to mean for both our staff and for our customers?"

  Canada

  Mar 11
  
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• Ontario lifts mask mandate in most settings March 21, all directives to drop by April 27

  Masks will no longer be required in most social settings such as restaurants, gyms, large event spaces and even in schools by Monday, March 21.

  Health

  Mar 9
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• City of Toronto extends mandatory mask bylaw to April 2022 amid rise in COVID cases

  The City of Toronto says it has approved an extension for a temporary bylaw that requires mandatory masking in indoor public settings until April 2022.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2021
• Alberta releases back-to-school COVID-19 guidance for 2021-22

  Alberta has released a back-to-school tool kit for parents and school staff, and a document outlining guidelines for how to manage and preventing respiratory illness in schools.

  Education

  Aug 13, 2021
• Is it safe to wear face masks while exercising? Experts weigh in

  While studies suggest that masking can reduce performance and increase carbon dioxide levels during exercise, some experts say it is safe for healthy adults.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2021
• Coronavirus: ‘I’m trying my best,’ says B.C. senior after being refused service for not wearing mask

  The West Kelowna senior lives with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is exempt from having to cover up his face.

  Health

  Dec 17, 2020
• Alberta ministers defend physical-distancing protocols after online backlash

  Dr. Hinshaw explained the mask requirement includes an exemption for people who are more than two metres apart to remove their mask temporarily.

  Health

  Dec 17, 2020
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• Lethbridge city council extends mandatory mask bylaw until at least Feb. 23

  Face coverings will continue to be mandatory in indoor public spaces in Lethbridge until at least Feb. 23, after city council extended the temporary bylaw on Monday.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Should you wear a mask during exercise?

  A yet-to-be-published study says it's okay to wear a mask, but social distance and hand washing are still the most effective ways to prevent spread of COVID-19.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2020