Members of London’s Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee have voted in favor of recommending the council to adopt a mandatory masking bylaw. The committee, comprised of city councilors and the mayor, decided after a discussion to put forward the proposed bylaw at the next council meeting. The bylaw would see all people entering any public […]
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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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Face shields may not be commonplace in all public spaces yet, but as COVID-19 continues, more Canadians are considering the plastic protective face wear. The plastic face shields are generally used in medical settings to protect healthcare workers but are now being used in restaurants, schools, and grocery stores in both Canada and abroad to
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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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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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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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The City of Edmonton is proposing to mandate face masks in all indoor public spaces with an associated fine of $100 for non-compliance. The city council will hold a special meeting to debate and vote on the new COVID-19 pandemic temporary rules, with a proposed start date of August 1. If approved, residents will be
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The Edmonton city councilors will return from recess for an urgent meeting to debate whether to make face masks mandatory in indoor public spaces. Mayor Don Iveson called the special emergency advisory committee meeting a day after Calgary’s city council voted to mandate face masks in all indoor public spaces and the transit system amid
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With a plan in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Vancouver has announced an opening date for its outdoor pools. In a statement by the City of Vancouver, three of the city’s four outdoor parks will be open to swimmers starting July 13. Kitsilano, New Brighton, and Second Beach will open that day. The
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TTC riders are now required to use face masks when traveling on the system. According to Mayor John Tory, it will be necessary in order to get people to return to public transit. The policy was initially announced last month but only took effect at midnight. Violators of the policy could technically face a $195
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Ontario residents are more likely to wear a mask and wash hands than those in other regions of Canada. This is based on a new survey. Based on a report by Canada’s national statistics agency, around 78% stated that they would wear a face mask if physical distancing were not possible. Less than 70% of
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It has been confirmed by the B.C. government that there is a new positive case of COVID-19. The announcement by the Provincial Health Officer and Minister of Health comes on the same day that officials in Washington state announced that the first death from COVID-19 in the United States had happened in their jurisdiction. The
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As the COVID-19 restrictions are eased, an infectious disease expert is recommending using a face mask while sitting on a patio and socialize with your social bubble outside as much as possible. Restaurants and bar patios were allowed to reopen in Ottawa and eastern Ontario as the region entered Stage 2 of the COVID-19 reopening
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VIA Rail is implementing a new face mask policy for passengers on trains and in stations during the COVID-19 pandemic. VIA Rail announced that passengers will be required to wear a mask when the appropriate physical distancing cannot be observed on trains and in stations. Based on a statement, this is necessary as the economy
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NAPA Auto Parts usually sells N95 masks in their stores for people working on and painting vehicles. When a shipment of 2,100 of the medical-grade masks arrived, NAPA’s general operations manager was surprised. He knows that they are a valuable commodity, but he did not hesitate. The CEO of B.C. Seniors Living Association shared, whether
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The next phase of British Columbia’s COVID-19 response will allow residents to host a small group of friends for dinner, getting a haircut, and play low-contact sports. The plans unveiled will make it possible for a wide variety of businesses and services to reopen as early as mid-May, including pubs and restaurants, retail stores, salons
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As B.C.’s economy reopens, TransLink urges customers to have realistic expectations around physical distancing on transit. It is something that may not be possible in some cases as ridership increases. When distancing is not possible, that is where a mask can be a good recommendation. It will only take a few minutes for thousands of
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The workers at Coquitlam city hall were treated to a surprising sight – a bright pink unicorn with a rainbow mane, waddling up the front steps to wave at the staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The unicorn has been lifting spirits around the Tri-Cities and was recently sighted in a Coquitlam intersection alongside a woman
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TransLink stated that it will roll out its own line of face masks in the coming weeks. The transit authority stated that this is being done to help normalize the idea of wearing face coverings on SkyTrain, bus and SeaBus trips as the province steadily opens up during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mask is exceptionally
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Disposable face masks are worn to protect a person from inhaling airborne particles or to prevent the spread of germs to others. These masks are made with either a pleated front with ear loops or in a contour cup design with an adjustable nose piece that secures the mask in place. The masks are used
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