As the growing number of regions across Canada move to make the wearing of face masks mandatory in public places, the hot-button issue remains up for debate in Atlantic Canada. The use of non-medical face masks has been recommended by health officials as a method to stop the spread of COVID-19. In Atlantic Canada, which […]
Should face masks be mandatory in Atlantic Canada during COVID-19? Read More »
The New Brunswick government announced that face masks will become mandatory in most indoor public places. According to the province, face masks will become mandatory in most indoor places to curb the spread of the coronavirus. This includes: Public spaces where the public and employees interact (malls, retail businesses, service centers, restaurants, places of worship,
N.B. to make face masks mandatory in indoor public places Read More »
A face mask should cover both the nose and mouth to be effective. Months after wearing non-medical face masks became official, the “free-nose” look has become a common sight. The phenomenon has become fodder for venting on social media. Some people appear to be perplexed, frustrated and also cracking jokes about the situation. The face
Coronavirus face coverings under the nose equivalent to now wearing a mask Read More »
Nearly two weeks after face masks became mandatory on Winnipeg city buses, most riders seem to be following the rules. Both the transit union and the City of Winnipeg peg compliance at around 90% or greater. Riders will not be denied service for not covering up; however they could face a $100 fine, something the
Most Winnipeggers complying with mandatory face masks on transit buses Read More »
The Calgary city council voted in favor of making face masks mandatory in indoor public spaces and public vehicles. The new requirement will take effect on August 1. Based on the initial report to the council, it was proposed that face coverings should be worn only on transit vehicles, however, that has been expanded to
Calgary city council approves mandatory face masks indoors and on transit Read More »
The Ministry of Education in Saskatchewan outlined what mandatory face mask use in the province’s school would look like but did not require that step, leaving it up to individual school boards to decide. According to the Education Minister, education in Saskatchewan is remarkably diverse. Schools ranging from four students to over 1,600 students. It
Saskatoon government leaves it up to school boards to decide on face mask use Read More »
Since there is no law requiring the use of face masks, some businesses with their own rules encounter both gratitude and resistance from customers. The raging mandatory face mask debate took place months ago at Dutch Growers – and the face masks won. Greenhouses and garden centers were allowed to open before the official start
Some Saskatoon businesses take the lead on making face masks mandatory Read More »
Face masks will be mandatory in public places in the Prairie Mountain Health region. The province’s announcement that more restrictions and the use of face masks will be implemented in southwestern Manitoba to help curtail a COVID-19 outbreak was met with mixed reactions in the region. The province announced restrictions under its new color-coded COVID-19
Brandon COVID-19 outbreak a setback Read More »
Parent advocates state that the province has not gone far enough to ensure the safety of students by implementing mandatory face masks for all school staff and students from Grades 4 through 12 – and that the true issue of overcrowding continues. The province initially announced its plan for school re-entry this fall in late
As the cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, the government aims on preventing further spread by implementing a mandatory mask law. Face masks should be worn in all indoor public spaces in Edmonton as of August 1. This is an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases continues to rise.
Mandatory mask law is now in effect in Edmonton Read More »
