Retailers and theatre owners say they’re happy Quebec lifted capacity limits on stores and eased physical distancing rules for entertainment venues, but some operators of performance halls say the changes don’t mean much for them. On Monday, stores no longer faced COVID-19 capacity limits but were still required to ensure customers kept one metre […]
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Posted on July 12th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Rescheduling of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose open to last group of Nova Scotians
Posted on July 7th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Nova Scotians who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on or before July 6 will receive an email to schedule their second dose in the coming days, the province announced Wednesday. This is the last group of people who will receive an email to schedule or reschedule their second-dose appointment. Anyone who receives […]
Read MoreQuebec should wait before allowing more Montreal Canadiens fans in arena, experts say
Posted on June 15th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2021 2:22 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Public health experts say Quebec should wait until more people have received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine before increasing […]
Read MoreManitoba launches nearly $2M lottery to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Posted on June 9th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Manitoba hopes to spur COVID-19 vaccination through a lottery offering nearly $2 million in cash and scholarships to those who roll up their sleeve for the shots. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries CEO Manny Atwal announced the lottery Wednesday morning. Read more: COVID-19: Fully vaccinated Manitobans to get secure immunization […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: Quebec wants to offer teens first vaccination dose by end of June
Posted on May 20th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Quebec is officially opening appointments to children aged 12 to 17 as the province’s COVID-19 immunization rollout ramps up. Health Minister Christian Dubé outlined during a news conference Thursday how and when shots will be administered, calling the initiative “good news” in the fight against the pandemic. Children can start getting vaccinated as early […]
Read MoreChanges at Parlee Beach means improved access for people with disabilities
Posted on May 19th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
New Brunswick’s largest beach will once again be open to the public starting Friday and visitors to Parlee Beach Provincial Park will notice some changes that include improved access for those with disabilities. “We have been lobbying for years now to make the entire province accessible,” said Mathieu Stever, the manager of the ParaNB […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: Toronto woman charged after gatherings reportedly held at Innisfil Airbnb
Posted on May 6th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
A Toronto woman has been charged in connection with an Airbnb rental in Innisfil, Ont., after gatherings were reported to be taking place at the address amid the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Ontario’s current emergency orders, short-term rentals are only allowed for people who are in need of housing. All gatherings […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: Quebec unveils drive-thru vaccination site at Montreal airport
Posted on May 4th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
In what marks a first for Quebec, a new drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic will open at the Montreal’s Trudeau International Airport. The centre, which was unveiled Tuesday morning, comes as the province gradually expands inoculation access to the general population. “It’s a great initiative and it will contribute to the success of wanting to […]
Read More8 from GTA charged following gathering at Muskoka cottage
Posted on May 3rd, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Eight people from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have been charged following a gathering that took place at a cottage in Gravenhurst, Ont., on Saturday night. Under Ontario’s current stay-at-home order, gatherings with anyone outside of one’s household are prohibited in order to curb the spread of the third wave of COVID-19. The fine […]
Read More8 charged after trespassing, violating stay-at-home order in Adjala-Tosorontio: police
Posted on April 30th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Three men and five boys have been charged after trespassing at a vacant residence in Adjala-Tosorontio, Ont., and violating the province’s stay-at-home order on Thursday. The order was put in place earlier in the month in an effort to curb the COVID-19 health crisis. Just before 4 a.m, OPP responded to a report of […]
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