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Face masks to be mandatory in commercial settings in Windsor-Essex

Face masks and coverings will be mandatory inside commercial settings in Windsor and Essex County. The change is a step up from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s previous guidance on the issue which stated that cloth face coverings were recommended, especially in areas where physical distancing is not possible. Residents and business owners will be

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Police in Quebec can issue fines to those who refuse to wear face masks

Quebecers faced the prospect of hefty fines if they do not wear a face mask in places the province has deemed it mandatory due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Police can hand out tickets ranging between $400 and $6,000 to those who do not have a face covering in indoor public spaces or on public transit.

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Non-medical face masks now recommended for citizens in public

The chief medical officer of health in New Brunswick now recommends using non-medical face masks in public spaces such as pharmacies or grocery stores to limit the spread of COVID-19. Members of the general public can cover their faces with homemade face masks or another type of covering to limit the chance of spreading the

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Ottawa unveils plan to harness industry to increase the production of COVID-19 medical gear

The federal government unveiled a plan to harness the power of industry in the fight against COVID-19 – one that will see companies increase the production of medical supplies to cope with the rapidly increasing number of cases. The plan will provide monetary support to manufacturers that can retool their assembly lines to make ventilators,

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New safety measures as airline passengers cautiously resume flights

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, air travel plunged by around 90% worldwide, but now some passengers who need to travel for work or family reasons are getting back on airplanes. At Pearson Airport, measures are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All passengers and airport employees must wear face masks and

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Peel school board makes face masks mandatory for grades 1-2

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is making face masks mandatory for students in Grades 1-12. This reduces the class sizes by hiring extra teachers and might expect a delayed start to the school year as classes resume amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The board announced students will be required to wear face masks while indoors

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Servers who cannot maintain distance must wear face masks

The Saskatchewan government revealed new guidelines for bars and restaurants slated to reopen next month. Serves are required to wear face masks especially those who cannot maintain distance from customers. The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan already specified that restaurants, bars, and nightclubs would have to operate at 50% capacity when they open as part of phase

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Deadly crash on highway required first aid and CPR

A fatal accident on Highway 125 raised safety concerns in the area. The 79-year old driver involved in the single-vehicle crash died in a healthcare facility. Road safety The man along with a 78-year old female passenger of North River was transported to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries. During the

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Victim of early-morning shooting receives first aid

A man was taken to a healthcare facility for a gunshot wound on his arm. The Abbotsford Police are attempting to figure out whether there are any links between a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning and one that occurred back in 2011 in the same area. Circumstances of the shooting incident Both incidents occurred

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CPR performed on a bleeding suspect after a confrontation

A confrontation between the police and a bleeding suspect resulted in the delivery of CPR. Sadly, the injured break-in suspect later died and the case is under investigation by B.C.’s police watchdog. Deadly police confrontation The man who was not publicly identified was Tasered after he was found in a Coquitlam home. RCMP stated that

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