Source: Cally Stephanow, regina.ctvnews.ca, September 15, 2020 Saskatchewan residents are the only Canadians who do not qualify for WestJet’s new, no-fee COVID-19 related travel insurance. REGINA — WestJet is now offering a new, no-fee COVID-19 related travel insurance for its guests, but Saskatchewan residents are the only Canadians who do not qualify. The airline posted… Continue reading WestJet Excludes Sask. Residents From New COVID Insurance
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WestJet Cancels Flight Due to Passengers Refusing to Comply With Mask Policy
Source: Ryan White, ctvnews.ca, September 09, 2020 WestJet has recently launched a zero-tolerance mask adherence policy. CALGARY — Officials with WestJet confirm a red-eye flight from Calgary to Toronto was cancelled early Tuesday morning after guests flying on employee travel passes refused to comply with the airline’s mask rules. But the father of the child… Continue reading WestJet Cancels Flight Due to Passengers Refusing to Comply With Mask Policy
Canada’s Daily COVID Cases Rise 25% Over Last Week
Source: Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, September 08, 2020 In the last week, 3,955 people tested positive across Canada. Canada’s chief public health doctor says a slow but steady increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is a cause for concern. Dr. Theresa Tam said on Monday the average daily number of… Continue reading Canada’s Daily COVID Cases Rise 25% Over Last Week
Sask. Government Advises Against Non-Essential Interprovincial Travel
Source: Morgan Modjeski, cbc.ca, September 03, 2020 The current number of active cases is the lowest the province has recorded since June 14th. New cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan remained in the single digits Wednesday, but the province is recommending against interprovincial travel as cases outside the province continue to climb. The province reported two… Continue reading Sask. Government Advises Against Non-Essential Interprovincial Travel
Pandemic Is Costing Sask. School Divisions up to $1M to Reopen
Source: Alicia Bridges, cbc.ca, September 02, 2020 COVID-19 preparations have cost school divisions as much as $1 million. Buying disinfectant sprayers and hiring COVID-19 hygiene consultants are among the expenses that have brought the cost of reopening for Saskatchewan school divisions as high as $1 million. Schools have also had to purchase masks, gowns, cleaning… Continue reading Pandemic Is Costing Sask. School Divisions up to $1M to Reopen
Passengers With COVID-19 Continue to Arrive in Canada on International Flights
Source: Sean Davidson, ctvnews.ca, August 10, 2020 Both WestJet and Air Canada began selling the middle seats again on July 1. TORONTO — Eighteen flights arriving in Canada from international destinations since the start of August have had people on board with COVID-19. According to the federal government, the flights landed in Canada between Aug.… Continue reading Passengers With COVID-19 Continue to Arrive in Canada on International Flights
Health Canada Updates List of Hand Sanitizer Recalls
Source: Staff The Canadian Press, August 05, 2020 Health Canada says alcohol-based hand sanitizer should be used if soap and water is not available for hand washing. Health Canada is recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers that contain ingredients “not acceptable for use” that may pose health risks. The organization says hand sanitizers with “unacceptable… Continue reading Health Canada Updates List of Hand Sanitizer Recalls
Canada to Release Mask Guideline Recommendations for Children Aged 10+ This Friday
Source: Emerald Bensadoun , August 05, 2020 “I believe in recommending the safest way to open schools. Masks play a role,” says chief public health officer Theresa Tam. The federal government will be releasing mask guidelines for children returning to school amid the novel coronavirus pandemic by the end of the week, chief public health… Continue reading Canada to Release Mask Guideline Recommendations for Children Aged 10+ This Friday
Alberta Surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 Cases
Source: Diego Romero, July 25, 2020 Alberta has reported 10,086 cases and 178 deaths since March. EDMONTON — Alberta has had 10,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began after adding 111 new cases of the disease Friday. A total of 1,341 Albertans are currently diagnosed with the coronavirus. Ninety-five of the active infections are… Continue reading Alberta Surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 Cases
Alberta Parks Staff Verbally Abused for Enforcing Social Distancing
Source: Heide Pearson, ctvnews.ca, July 18, 2020 Large crowds have been gathering at Alberta Parks throughout the summer, which has created some conflict Alberta’s top doctor is reminding Albertans not only to keep practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to respect those who are tasked with enforcing the recommendations. “I have heard… Continue reading Alberta Parks Staff Verbally Abused for Enforcing Social Distancing