Face Mask

• Are you exempt from Alberta’s COVID-19 face mask law? You now need proof

  Alberta's province-wide mask mandate has been in effect since December 2020, and as of Thursday, a letter of proof is needed for those with medical exemptions.

  Health

  May 13
• Masked suspect accused of using ‘odd’ disguise for L.A. burglaries

  He wore a full face mask to disguise his identity during dozens of burglaries, the Beverly Hills Police Department said.

  Trending

  May 11
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• ‘They’re everywhere’: Lethbridge residents collect more than 1,200 littered face masks in single afternoon

  "I really wish it was less. But knowing the numbers are there, it kind of blows my mind."

  Environment

  Mar 15
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• Teen charged in Centennial neighbourhood stabbing

  Police took a youth into custody on Feb. 26 after officers responded to a report of a man stabbed in a business.

  Crime

  Feb 28
• Alberta still aiming to provide 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine within 42-day window

  Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the province does have its allocation for next week, but not for after that.

  Health

  Jan 27
• Halifax man without face mask fined after approaching people in apartment lobby

  After receiving a second call about the man continuing to not wear a mask, police returned to the building and issued him a ticket for violating the act.

  Crime

  Jan 27
• Cobourg, Ont., police taser man resisting arrest following mask-wearing dispute

  Police say a business requested help to remove a man who refused to wear a face mask in accordance with COVID-19 public health orders.

  Crime

  Dec 17, 2020
• Quebec company launches new Health Canada-compliant surgical mask for hearing loss community

  The pandemic and the use of windowless masks has resulted in communication breakdown for many people and not just those with hearing issues.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: University instructor designs device to adapt face shields to baseball hats

  "I tried over a dozen different types of baseball caps; smaller, larger, different curvature and it works. The way I designed it, it works for every single of them."

  Health

  Nov 25, 2020
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• Masks now mandatory at CrossIron Mills amid COVID-19

  CrossIron Mills is located in Rocky View County so it’s not covered by the City of Calgary's face coverings bylaw.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2020