Being Prepared

During the COVID-19 lockdown, many people find it hard to cope with isolation, anxiety, and stress. As Ottawa and Ontario residents start the second week of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, it is normal to feel anxious according to an Ottawa therapist. Sadly, some are experiencing these at an extreme level especially those who are not used

The lockdown has been announced by Premier Francois Legault as health authorities deem the pandemic to be out of control. The public health experts welcome reports of a plan to soon enter a provincewide lockdown but also questioned why the provincial government ignored calls to do so much earlier The lockdown would start on Saturday

Front-line retail and restaurant workers share that people flouting the mask mandate are making their jobs difficult and dangerous. On December 8, Alberta became the last province in Canada to institute a province-wide mask mandate. Masks are currently required in any indoor public place, in places of worship, and indoor workplaces. Protestors have become more

The P.E.I. government is spending between $30,000 and $35,000 to make face masks available for low-income Islanders at all food bank locations across the province. The masks are three-ply, non-medical, and reusable. The province has collaborated with the P.E.I Association of Food Banks to distribute masks to Islanders in need. Non-medical masks or face coverings

Some rural officials share that they are relieved by Alberta’s new provincewide mask mandate. While some jurisdictions took matters into their own hands, many communities waited for the provincial government and chief medical officer of health to mandate masks. High River council chose to leave it up to the province to implement a mask mandate,

Flouting the face-covering bylaw can now land you a $100 ticket with steeper penalties for repeat offenses. The city council approved changes to the mandatory mask rules, doubling the fine for failing to wear a mask where it is required. The city officials will report back on possibly changing or repealing the bylaw a year

Officials in Yukon are giving more details on new mandatory mask rules that go into effect and are asking people to stay home as COVID-19 cases rise in the territory. The territory has now confirmed a total of 47 cases since the pandemic started, with 17 that are currently active. The new mask rules will

According to Premier Doug Ford earlier this week, new restrictions were needed to help preserve hospital capacity and protect residents of long-term care homes. Ontario is moving the COVID-19 hotspots of Toronto and Peel Region into lockdown starting Monday. Schools and childcare centers will remain open. The move will close cinemas, museums, gyms, and sports