Physical Distancing

• 1 or 2 metres: Should Canada change its COVID-19 distancing guidelines?

  Quebec has eased its physical distancing restriction from two metres to one. Experts say this might be risky but practical.

  Health

  Jul 15
• COVID-19: City of Regina lifting restrictions on July 11

  All remaining public health restrictions are set to be lifted on July 11 across Saskatchewan, including the provincewide masking mandate.

  Health

  Jul 8
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• Toronto’s Lake Shore Boulevard West route to close for ActiveTO on May 15 and 16

  The eastbound lanes on Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed starting Saturday, May 15 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, May 16 at 9 p.m.

  Canada

  May 13
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• Staying 2 metres apart does little to limit indoor spread of COVID-19: study

  Instead of a uniform physical distancing rule, scientists at MIT suggest new guidelines should be crafted based on the amount of time spent inside, based on multiple variables.

  Health

  Apr 26
• Tensions flare as Oshawa bylaw officer tries to shut down large gathering

  A viral video is getting attention after it appears to show several people yelling at an Oshawa bylaw officer. The staff member was responding a large gathering at an Oshawa park.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• COVID capacity boost welcome for Nova Scotia retail, physical distancing remains a challenge

  Retail stores have never been forced to close in Nova Scotia during the COVID-19 pandemic, but capacity limits and consumer confidence have had an impact on smaller businesses.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• Canada expected to revise COVID school guidelines this summer

  The U.S. has relaxed COVID-19 social distancing rules from six feet to three feet for schools. Some experts say it would be a good idea for Canada too.

  Health

  Mar 23
• Health officials urge St. Patrick’s Day revellers to keep up COVID-19 guidelines

  The main concern is that gatherings and celebrations could turn into COVID-19 super-spreader events.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Edmonton planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021 for physical distancing

  The City of Edmonton said Saturday that it was planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021 to support physical distancing for pedestrians amid COVID-19. 

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  Mar 6
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• What is the risk of attending the Super Bowl in Tampa during the pandemic?

  Despite the ongoing pandemic, 22,000 fans will be cheering in Tampa, Fla. during the 55th Super Bowl on Feb. 7 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs.

  Commentary

  Feb 6