The temporary bylaw first enacted in July will be extended to at least January. People in Ottawa will be required to wear masks in public spaces and on transit until at least early 2021 after the city council voted to extend the temporary mandatory mask bylaw. The council first approved the temporary bylaw last July […]
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Ottawa bylaw officers could soon be given the power to issue fines of up to $400 to people who are not wearing masks in indoor public spaces, but the city stated that it has no plans to launch a crackdown. City officials offered more details about a proposed bylaw to make face masks mandatory to
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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District stated that wearing a mask is now required when visiting any of its public facilities. The regional district made the announcement stating it implemented the new rule because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases throughout the province. The CSRD stretches from Falkland and Salmon Arm in the southwest to
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In an attempt to help keep the number of COVID-19 cases low, face masks are officially required in indoor spaces in several regions across the country. These bylaws are consistent with recommendations by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization. In areas where
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If not for the quick thinking and first aid training of a server, Rachel Brien is not sure if she was still alive today. Rapid action to save a life She was out on dinner at Ricky’s Country Restaurant on Marshall Road with her 20-year old son. She ordered a breakfast meal for dinner –
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During the coronavirus pandemic, it is not uncommon to find a dirty mask at the bottom of your bag or a bunch of used ones in the laundry basket. Canada’s second wave of COVID-19 cases calls for Canadians to use their masks with precaution. Although it can be exhausting to clean your mask after a
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Health experts recommend wearing face masks in public and keeping your distance from others in most cases, but whether you should do both could depend on the situation. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the spread of the virus beyond 6 feet is uncommon but more likely in poorly ventilated spaces.
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A cargo plane full of personal protective equipment landed at the Edmonton International Airport. The cargo jet, which came from China, included 80,000 pounds of procedure masks, gowns, and face shields for front-line workers to use through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alberta government and Alberta Health Services procurement unit have been actively searching for PPE
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Brantford has extended its mandatory face mask bylaw mid the COVID-19 pandemic for at least for the next two months. During a virtual council meeting, the city approved extending the current bylaw, which went into effect on July 17, until another review in November. The legislation requires a face mask or covering in enclosed public
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The Ontario and Quebec governments have put measures in place in a bid to limit the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions cover a range of activities, including social gatherings at home, bar and restaurant capacity limits, alcohol serving hours, and the number of people at church. On October 10, Ottawa has moved to a modified
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The Ottawa Public Health and health experts warn that face masks will lose their effectiveness when they get wet, and you should get a new one right away. Face masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces in Ottawa and recommended in places where you cannot maintain two meters distance from others. The Ottawa Public
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Increasing run-ins between patrons and staff at local businesses over mandatory face masks urged a Calgary restaurant owner to call for support when it comes to enforcement. Many of his staff have been berated by customers on several occasions due to the mandatory mask bylaw. According to the City of Calgary, there have been 959
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An elderly couple worries about the life of their son after the family hardly escapes a house fire overnight. The fire broke out at Vince Shoemaker’s wood-frame house on 116 Avenue and 140 Street where the family lived since 1954. The shoemaker had to drag his 83-year old wife up to the door as the
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Although the local risk of infection is low, the medical officer of health for the Middlesex-London Health Unit states that face masks or coverings will be mandatory in indoor, enclosed public spaces in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The health unit suggests the bylaws include requirements that people wear face masks and
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Quebec police will start handing out fines to anyone who is not wearing a face mask which is required under public health regulations. The province also moved to ban karaoke in bars after one event at a Quebec City bar resulted in an outbreak of more than 80 cases. The new fines will apply across
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As the COVID-19 outbreak drags on, face masks have become a ubiquitous accessory for millions of Canadians. For a long time, health officials advised against wearing a face mask in public places. It was in mid-May when the chief medical officer changed her stance and officially recommended people to wear either medical or homemade face
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Face masks can help reduce coronavirus transmission, which has prompted mandates and recommendations for their use where social distancing is difficult to maintain. As the world emerges from shutdowns, wearing face masks for long periods of time in settings such as offices will increase. While these protective measures are vital in fighting the spread of
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Some physicians are calling on the government to make face masks mandatory. It might be time to make face masks the norm when people are out in public. The face masks can help control the number of infections, reduce, or even bring it down to zero. Based on various studies, it shows that wearing a
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Shannex employees are now required to wear non-medical face masks while at work. The company which offers home care services and operates retirement and long-term care homes in New Brunswick, Ontario, and Nova Scotia is also asking its employees to help it find more non-medical face masks as it builds a supply. The chief health
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After downplaying the effectiveness of non-medical face masks, both the chief public health officer and federal health minister state that they are recommended. Face masks must be worn in cases where physical distancing is not possible in public. The country’s top doctor, Theresa Lam stated that while the scientific research “is not quite there” yet
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