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Coronavirus face coverings under the nose equivalent to now wearing a mask

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 […]

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Most Winnipeggers complying with mandatory face masks on transit buses

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

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Calgary city council approves mandatory face masks indoors and on transit

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

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Saskatoon government leaves it up to school boards to decide on face mask use

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

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Some Saskatoon businesses take the lead on making face masks mandatory

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

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Alberta parents say mandatory face masks fail to address the issue at the core of concerns

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

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St. Albert mandates face mask in all public indoor spaces

The government is implementing policies in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19. Face masks will be required inside all publicly-accessible buildings in St. Albert which will be effective next Saturday after the city council voted to take the step in boosting the safety protocols. Following in the footsteps of Edmonton, the councilors significantly

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Transit union raises alarm over face mask enforcement

The safety precautions that aim on controlling the spread of COVID-19 include physical distancing, wearing of a mask, and regular handwashing. Sadly, some have concerns over the mask-wearing policy. The transit union in Edmonton is putting its foot down when it comes to any expectation that drivers enforce the new mandatory face mask order on

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