Gathering Restrictions

• Ontario churches look to take COVID-19 battle to Supreme Court of Canada

  Two churches in southwestern Ontario are looking to head to Canada’s highest court in the latest chapter of their battles with the province over the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
  
• COVID-19: Ontario churches’ constitutional challenge on gathering limits dismissed

  The challenge was put forward by a pair of southwestern Ontario churches that have faced a variety of charges, including contempt, for repeatedly defying COVID-19 restrictions.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Ontario churches’ constitutional challenge hears from attorney general

  While initial hearings for the challenge were scheduled to last until Wednesday, the court sessions may last an extra day after technical difficulties led to delays on Tuesday.

  Health

  Feb 1, 2022
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• COVID-19 gathering restrictions ‘not ruled out’ for Saskatchewan: Scott Moe

  With Omicron cases on the rise in the province, Moe added that officials are watching the situation 'very closely.'

  Health

  Dec 23, 2021
• How some in N.B. are reacting to latest COVID-19 restrictions for Christmas

  People in N.B. are reacting to the latest restrictions ahead of the holiday season as cases of COVID-19 remain high in many parts of the province.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2021
• COVID-19: Proposed Saskatoon bylaw targets unvaccinated gatherings, places of worship

  The new bylaw would mandate places of worship and private gatherings such as weddings to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or be limited to 25 per cent capacity.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2021
• COVID-19: N.B. reports 73 new cases and 2 deaths, Thanksgiving restrictions in effect

  The province reported 73 new cases on Sunday and 38 recoveries.

  Health

  Oct 10, 2021
• COVID-19-related charges laid at 12 more Hamilton homes, but private yard sales get green light

  Over the past week in Hamilton, bylaw enforcement officers have laid charges at 12 private residences and one business for violating COVID-19 orders.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2021
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• Edmonton Folk Fest will not take place this summer

  "As profoundly disappointing as this news is, we believe this is the only safe way forward," festival producer Terry Wickham said.

  Entertainment

  Apr 12, 2021
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• Staff party in a North Battleford long-term care facility sparks concerns

  The Saskatchewan Health Authority told Global News it was aware a staff event had taken place in the facility and confirmed that during that event two staff members had hugged.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2021