Being Prepared

As Ontario continues into the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the province has updated its directives that govern rules related to personal protective equipment for both regulated and unregulated health care staff at hospitals, long-term care, and retirement homes. The updated directive makes it easier for unregulated health professionals – like support workers, […]

The Ottawa Bylaw issued $880 fines to three Ottawa shoppers for failing to wear a mask in an indoor public space during the COVID-19 pandemic. The three charges were issued for mask violators in contravention of Provincial Orders. The fine for failing to comply with a Provincial Order is $880 including the victim surcharge. Bylaw

The increased public health restrictions in Winnipeg metro region start today – face masks are now mandatory in all indoor public spaces, while a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people indoors and outdoors starts. The increased restrictions come amid a rise in positive COVID-19 cases in Winnipeg in recent weeks. The province stated

Ottawa bylaw officers will now be handing out fines, not warnings, to any individual or business flaunting the city’s indoor mask requirements. According to Ottawa’s bylaw department, the “warning phase” is ending for the city’s temporary mask rules, first set in mid-July and recently expanded to at least the end of October. Anyone who refuses