Places Of Worship

• 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
  
• Places of worship granted mask exemption in new Alberta restrictions

  Places of worship have been granted an automatic mask exemption by the Alberta government. But not all churches approve of the decision.

  Health

  Sep 6, 2021
  
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• Kingston zoning bylaw would see places worship sublet space to businesses

  The City of Kingston is in the final stages of a new zoning bylaw that would allow places of worship rent space in their facilities to local businesses.

  Economy

  May 1, 2021
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan clamps down on household bubble sizes

  Effective April 13, household bubbles are limited to immediate households only throughout all of Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2021
• Calgary church leader discourages thinking with ‘toxic individuality,’ encourages community

  A Calgary church leader is calling on faith groups to get people to stop thinking with "toxic individuality."

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2021
• Worship service restrictions remain in place for Regina and area

  Saskatchewan is putting a pause on expanding capacity at places of worship in Regina and area to slow the transmission of COVID-19.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2021
• Coronavirus: Why some Manitoba places of worship are staying virtual

  Starting Friday, Manitoba's new public health orders allow indoor religious services to operate at 25 per cent capacity, or 100 people, whichever is lower.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2021
• Montreal police intervene on illegal gatherings, ramp up presence in Outremont and Plateau areas

  Police say patrols have been stepped up in the areas after officers were called to disperse several gatherings at places of worship, including synagogues, on Friday and Saturday.

  Health

  Jan 24, 2021
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• Calgary churches adapt to COVID-19 restrictions as Advent season begins

  A Calgary minister is calling the Alberta government's recent COVID-19 restrictions crazy saying it's not safe for churches to be open. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, the Advent season will look much different this year.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2020
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• Coronavirus: All in-person services in B.C. places of worship suspended

  B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer said there will be an exception for weddings, funerals and baptisms but only 10 people will be allowed to be in attendance.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2020