COVID-19 Restrictions

• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King asks to move trial out of nation’s capital

  An Ontario court judge says he's unlikely to grant "Freedom Convoy'' organizer Pat King's request to move his criminal trial out of Ottawa.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2023
  
• Alberta politicians making final pandemic decisions — instead of Hinshaw — violated Health Act: judge

  'The delegation of her final decision-making authority to cabinet is not permitted by Section 29 of the Public Health Act,' Justice B.E. Romaine wrote.

  Politics

  Aug 1, 2023
  
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• City of Edmonton ends 2022 with $81.5M operating budget surplus

  The city saw higher-than-expected revenue from transit fares, parking fees and events at Commonwealth Stadium, which contributed to the surplus.

  Politics

  Mar 14, 2023
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• Manitoba labour board rejects complaints against unions on COVID-19 rules

  The board has dismissed complaints from, among others, a nurse, a lab technologist, a plumber and a university instructor.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2022
• Coutts, Alta., still a village divided after convoy blockade

  There is an undercurrent in the community of 250 people, belied by a smiley face on its water tower, that suggests an ongoing division dating back to three weeks in late January.

  Politics

  Dec 20, 2022
• N.S. Court of Appeal rules injunction on COVID protest shouldn’t have been granted

  The original court order was granted by the provincial Supreme Court on May 14, 2021, the day before outdoor gatherings were planned to protest COVID-19 public health restrictions.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Ontario police considered ‘covert’ surveillance of anti-government group ahead of Freedom Convoy

  Project HENDON documents released at the Emergencies Act commission reveal the OPP have been closely monitoring groups opposed to COVID health measures for years.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022
• B.C. bracing for rough flu season as health experts encourage vaccination

  While pandemic precautions made the last two flu seasons exceptionally light, Australia had its worst season in five years and health experts worry it will be the same in B.C.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2022
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• End of COVID 19 isolation requirement in N.S. sparks calls for paid sick leave

  Some Nova Scotians are calling for paid sick leave now that the province is dropping its mandatory isolation requirement for people with COVID-19.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2022
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• N.S. to remove remaining COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation for positive cases

  Nova Scotia is moving to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions starting on Wednesday, including the mandatory self-isolation period for those who test positive.

  Health

  Jul 4, 2022