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

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

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

A union that represents 32,000 Alberta workers, mainly in food processing and retail sectors, is calling for enhanced safety protections and the return of pandemic pay premiums for essential workers.

The new policy applies to any building that’s operated by the City of West Kelowna.

The fit of a mask remains "the most important thing," Tam said, emphasizing a nose pinch and full coverage of nose and mouth.

The CSRD stretches from Falkland and Salmon Arm in the southwest to Mica Creek in the north and Field in the east.

Dozens of Maritime businesses pivoted to make personal protective equipment when COVID-19 reached the region in March.

Following its closure in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular ski resort will have a host of new health measures in place.

'People can have a number of reasons to be exempted from masks, but sorting out who is eligible is tricky,' said one expert.