Toronto and Peel Region are moving into “lockdown” effective at 12:01 AM Monday as Ontario tries to curb a steep rise in COVID-19 cases. The shutdown will last a minimum of 28 days, equal to two incubation periods for the coronavirus, and the province states that it will fine people $750 for violating public-health rules. […]
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The members of Iskatewizaagegan First Nation or Shoal Lake 39 will enter a lockdown as of 6 PM on Friday. Chief and Council made the decision after reviewing the number of active COVID-19 cases in Kenora, Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and in Manitoba. A checkpoint will be established leading into the community and a
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After the Toronto van attack, concerned citizens now reach out to first aid providers to freshen their skills. Saving a life St. John Ambulance is an organization that provides public training on first aid. The organization reports a rise in interest in its courses since the van attack that took the lives of 10 people.
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A woman who was given first aid care after struck by a vehicle passed away. Jeannette Runciman, wife of longtime MPP and former senator Bob Runciman died after an unforeseen ordeal in Brockville. Prompt intervention Jeannette was with her husband in the parking lot of the Brockville General Hospital when the incident occurred just after
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The City of Edmonton stated that about 80% of residents wore face masks at indoor public spaces over the August long weekend. Enforcement officers patrolled 160 areas over the long weekend, including transit, recreation centers, places of worship, and businesses. The city stated that four out of five people were wearing face coverings. Peace officers
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As other provinces across Canada are reporting record daily case numbers under the second wave of COVID-19, experts on the east coast are warning that pandemic fatigue is a real concern. Pandemic fatigue would involve becoming emotionally exhausted, along with jaded and cynical. More than half of Canadians state that they are experiencing pandemic fatigue
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Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) president Patrick Maze states he wants clearer direction from the province as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The union would like to hear some firm direction. This is a response to the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) recommendation that school divisions reduce in-class learnings for high schools with 600 or more students.
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Saskatchewan has extended the mask mandate to include Saskatchewan communities with a population of more than 5,000 – and smaller neighboring communities – as part of a list of new COVID-19 restrictions. The province has also put a curfew on alcohol sales at 10 PM which will last for the next 28 days. It is
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The NFL is recommending that players on the sidelines who are not participating in a game or about to go on the field wear protective masks. The league’s management council also suggested the 32 teams enhance physical distancing on the sidelines while the NFL considers expanding the bench area. Although the NFL stopped short of
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Anyone visiting a City of Victoria property is now required to wear a face-covering according to the municipality. The new policy came into effect on Monday, November 2, and is intended to be an added layer of health protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Face masks are required in municipal buildings, such as city hall, as
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