School Masks

• Temporary mask policy set to start Monday at Hamilton public schools

  In a note to parents and guardians, the HWDSB outlined the 'temporary' policy that will be in place for several weeks and includes an easy opt-out option.

  Education

  Dec 9, 2022
  
• Temporary indoor mask policy for Hamilton public schools expected to be in effect for a few weeks

  Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) trustees passed a temporary, indoor masking requirement for all schools on Monday with an easy opt-out option.

  Education

  Dec 7, 2022
  
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• Head of AMA pediatrics questions Premier Smith’s evidence on masks in schools

  Heath experts question where Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is getting her information from when it comes to mask use in schools.

  Education

  Oct 31, 2022
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• COVID-19: Nova Scotia ending mandate for masks in public schools

  The province said starting on Tuesday, May 24, masks will no longer be required for students in schools across Nova Scotia, although they remain recommended.

  Canada

  May 19, 2022
• Toronto teacher under investigation after sending controversial mask message to students

  The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) said the teacher shared a message did "not represent the guidance" shared by the school board or province.

  Education

  Apr 19, 2022
• COVID-19: Hamilton’s public school board exploring options to reimplement mask mandate

  Trustees with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board talked about the possibility of bringing back indoor mask mandate amid concerns over the sixth wave of the pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2022
• Most B.C. students head back to class for 1st time since end of mask mandate

  British Columbia eliminated its mask mandate on March 11, citing declining hospitalizations and case numbers, however most students have been away on spring break since then. 

  Health

  Mar 27, 2022
• COVID-19: ‘This is within our authority,’ Hamilton school board chair says of extended mask mandate

  A mask mandate for students and staff was in place at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board facilities when students went back to class on Monday.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2022
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• Hamilton’s public school board extends mask mandate to April 1

  An updated motion from the HWDSB aims to create a recommended two week buffer period for after the March Break.

  Education

  Mar 16, 2022
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• COVID-19: Hamilton public school board chair asks city’s top doc for order to keep mask mandate

  In a letter, HWDSB chair Dawn Danko asked Dr. Elizabeth Richardson to invoke a Health Protection and Promotion Act provision ahead of March 21.

  Education

  Mar 15, 2022