COVID Restrictions

• Nova Scotia continuing-care assistant raises home care concerns around COVID-19 protocols

  Audrey Oliver works as a CCA with VON Canada in the Annapolis Valley. She wants to see better protocols in place to mitigate the risk of the virus in home-care settings.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2023
  
• Manitoba’s two major political parties say they would not repeat COVID-19 lockdowns

  Manitobans were never locked in their homes. But at the height of the pandemic, there were temporary restrictions on having visitors.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2023
  
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ duo faces trial in Ottawa. Here’s what the charges mean

  Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are co-accused of mischief, counsel to commit mischief, intimidation and obstructing police for their roles in the "Freedom Convoy" protest.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
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• ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber’s trial begins on Tuesday

  Two of the main Freedom Convoy organizers, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, are charged with mischief, counsel to commit mischief, intimidation and obstructing police.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2023
• U.S. ending COVID vaccine mandates for travellers. Where other countries stand

  Next week the United States will lift its COVID-19 restrictions for travellers. But what other countries still have them in place?

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
• These economic ‘wildcards’ might keep inflation higher for longer

  Inflation has shown signs of easing — but still remains well above what's comfortable for many Canadians. Here's what to know about what actually causes inflation to cool.

  Money

  Feb 16, 2023
• N.S. restaurants say business conditions more challenging than during COVID

  Repaying COVID support loans, rising food and alcohol prices and the ongoing labour shortage are creating immense challenges for Nova Scotia restaurants, business owners say.

  Economy

  Feb 11, 2023
• China to resume issuing passports, visas for travel abroad despite COVID-19 surge

  Also Monday, the government downgraded the official seriousness of COVID-19 and removed it from a list of illnesses that require quarantine.

  Health

  Dec 28, 2022
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• Penticton, B.C. venues prepare for return of Christmas parties, events

  With all COVID-19 restrictions lifted in B.C., bookings for corporate parties and private events are filling up fast.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
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• B.C. drops self-isolation requirement for people with COVID-19

  New language posted to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's website states, "Starting November 17, 2022, people who have COVID-19  are no longer required to self-isolate."

  Health

  Nov 18, 2022