Face Masks

• Walmart moving to make face masks available for sale across Ontario after some displays taped off

  Walmart and other big-box retailers in Ontario were required by the provincial government to block off areas deemed non-essential and in certain instances masks were blocked off.

  Health

  Apr 8
• 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
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• Red River College recycling disposable face masks

  Red River College is working with TerraCycle to recycle face masks on campus.

  Science

  Feb 23
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• City of Edmonton ramps up enforcement of COVID-19 health rules

  Since stricter health measures were announced in November, Edmonton officers have issued 225 per cent more tickets than between August and November of last year.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• With coronavirus variants spreading, are masks needed outdoors?

  Toronto and Ottawa have mandated masks at outdoor ice skating rinks, while New Brunswick requires face coverings outside in orange-level regions.

  Health

  Feb 1
• Coronavirus: N.S. restaurant owner says he was charged after anti-restriction rant

  In a Facebook post on Friday, the restaurant responded to criticism from customers about employees allegedly not following mandatory masking regulations for indoor establishments.

  Consumer

  Jan 10
• COVID-19 ended Trump’s presidency after one term — and here’s why

  An analysis by these three professors suggests Trump would likely have won re-election if COVID-19 cases had been between 5% and 10% lower.

  Commentary

  Dec 12, 2020
• Alberta-wide mask mandate would create backlash, Premier Kenney says

  Jason Kenney said about 90 per cent of Albertans are already under some sort of a mask mandate, brought in by municipalities.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2020
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• CDC now says face masks can protect wearer from coronavirus

  The CDC's update now matches recommendations from both Health Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO).

  World

  Nov 12, 2020
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• Paper towel, dry baby wipes can work as filter in 3-layer masks: experts

  Health experts explain how two-layer masks can be transformed into a three-layer filtered mask after Canada's top doctor unveiled new recommendations.

  Health

  Nov 5, 2020