Safety and Preparation

Several school divisions are going to receive millions of face masks. Benchmark PPE, a company in Saskatoon was given a government contract that will allow them to supply 18,000 face shields and 4 million disposable face masks for schools in Saskatchewan. The company started shipping out face masks and shields to 27 school divisions and

A $1,000 ticket was given to the owner of a diner for not wearing a face mask. When the owner of the diner voiced out his concerns online against mask-wearing, it ignited complaints to the police and Public Health. It was then that a ticket was delivered to the owner. In the ticket that was

When onboard Transport Canada, children 2 to 5 years of age no longer need to wear a mask if cannot tolerate wearing one. The company discreetly adjusted the mandatory age for children wearing face masks while onboard planes from 2 to 6 years old. It was a decision they had to make after two instances

The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting one new COVID-19 cases among residents in the health unit area. The PHU is declaring an outbreak at Extendicare in Kapuskasing following the provincial guidelines which deems that one case in a long-term care home is an outbreak. The staff at the long-term care home are taking all the

If you are not already wearing a mask while out in public, you are going to need to soon. Calgary’s mandatory mask bylaw goes into effect on August 1st for most public places and transit. There are fines for not following the rules – $100 for people who do not wear a mask where required

Just days before its temporary mandatory mask bylaw goes into effect, the Calgary council made minor changes to the mandate. Face coverings or masks will still be required in all indoor public spaces and on transit as of August 1 in Calgary, but the fine for not wearing one is now only $50. Council voted

With the Christmas season getting underway, Ottawa’s medical officer of health is urging people to avoid crowded places and close contact with people outside their household to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect loved ones over the holidays. And while the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered to health care workers

With the weather turning colder, some Ottawa public schools are moving physical education classes back indoors. The Ottawa Carleton District School Board is allowing elementary and secondary schools to use the gyms for classes if students and staff follow specific guidelines, including mandatory face masks, no sharing pieces of equipment and change rooms must remain

Ottawa’s medical officer of health states that Ottawa residents need to continue practicing physical distancing and wearing a mask to stop the spread of the virus despite the incoming vaccine. It will keep everyone safe. The Ottawa Public Health and the city are preparing for many scenarios to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine. The Ottawa Public

The communities in Southern Ontario are preparing for the provincewide lockdown and what it will mean to residents following Doug Ford’s announcement. The ‘provincewide shutdown’ which will put every region in the grey level of the COVID-19 response framework, starts on December 26 and will last at least until January 22, 2021. Several mayors and

The province’s associate chief medical officer of health made the announcement confirming Canada’s 1st known cases of U.K coronavirus variant. Officials state that the cases involve a couple from Durham Region with no known travel history, exposure, or high-risk contacts. Both are now in self-isolation. This further reinforces the need for Ontarians to stay home

A provincewide lockdown meant to bring down COVID-19 cases takes effect on Saturday in Ontario. The restrictions will remain in place for southern Ontario until January 23 but will lift for northern Ontario on January 9. The move was announced on Monday after the provincial government took part in emergency talks last weekend. Under the

CPR was necessary when a collision between an ATV and pickup truck occurred. A man passed away when his ATV crashed with a pickup truck and trailer that contained active beehives. Unforeseen ordeal The pickup was traveling westward when the ATV came out of the ditch, crossed the road, and crashed with the truck. The

Alberta Health announced that an assessment site will be opened up at the Banff Community Health Centre. The service will be available for those who show symptoms of the virus or are in close contact with a positive case. The additional testing is going to make a big difference in controlling the pandemic. The Banff