Source: Mickey Djuric, globalnews.ca, May 22, 2020 Restaurants and licensed establishments will be able to open at 50 percent capacity. Gyms, restaurants and churches are scheduled to reopen on June 8 during Phase 3 of Saskatchewan’s reopen plan. The announcement was made Thursday by Premier Scott Moe who encouraged people to support local in an… Continue reading Phase 3 of Sask. Reopening Begins June 8
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Sask. top doctor suggest people wear masks when physical distancing isn’t possible
Source: Heidi Atter, cbc.ca, May 21, 2020 Even when wearing a mask people need to maintain a two metre distance and practice good hand hygiene. The top doctor for the province of Saskatchewan is agreeing with Canada’s chief public health officer in saying Canadians should wear a mask when physical distancing isn’t possible. Dr. Saqib… Continue reading Sask. top doctor suggest people wear masks when physical distancing isn’t possible
Due to COVID-19 Global CO2 Emissions Could Drop by as Much as 7%
Source: Thomson Reuters, cbc.ca, May 20, 2020 Researchers say that any decrease will likely be temporary. Global carbon dioxide emissions could fall by as much as seven per cent this year, depending on continuing restrictions and social distancing measures during the coronavirus pandemic, research published in the journal Nature Climate Change indicated on Tuesday. The… Continue reading Due to COVID-19 Global CO2 Emissions Could Drop by as Much as 7%
New Rules for European Tourists
Source: Lucia Binding, news.sky.com, May 16, 2020 Cyprus, Greece, Portugal and Spain are just a few countries that have implemented new measures due to the coronavirus. Sunbathing on a packed beach is off the cards this summer, as the future of European travel is set to adapt to some changes. Countries across Europe are trying… Continue reading New Rules for European Tourists
Trump Wants Pro Golf to Return With Thousands of Fans in Attendance
Source: Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press, bbc.com, May 18, 2020 The PGA Tour plans to return on June 11th at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas and will not have fans for at least a month. President Donald Trump’s idea of golf getting back to normal is having thousands of fans who aren’t… Continue reading Trump Wants Pro Golf to Return With Thousands of Fans in Attendance
Spain Plans to Launch Basic Income for Most Vulnerable
Source: bbc.com, May 18, 2020 The scheme will prioritize families, including single-parent households. Spain’s Socialist-led government plans to launch a monthly basic income scheme for the most vulnerable households hit by the coronavirus crisis. The plan is expected to be approved next Tuesday and will aim to reach at least 100,000 households initially. Read full… Continue reading Spain Plans to Launch Basic Income for Most Vulnerable
Postponing Tokyo Olympics Will Cost the IOC $800m
Source: Associated Press, sportsnet.ca, May 14, 2020 Six months after the Tokyo Olympics are due to close, the 2022 Winter Games are scheduled to open in China. GENEVA — The IOC set aside $800 million on Thursday for loans and payments arising from the pandemic that forced the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be postponed. It is… Continue reading Postponing Tokyo Olympics Will Cost the IOC $800m
Golfers Travelling to Play in Us Face Mandatory Quarantine
Source: Iain Carter, bbc.com, May 14, 2020 At least the first four PGA events will be played without spectators. Leading professional golfers based outside the United States must quarantine in America before resuming the PGA Tour season next month. This was confirmed as the PGA Tour outlined its plans for a return to action. Read… Continue reading Golfers Travelling to Play in Us Face Mandatory Quarantine
Yorkton Family Feels Delay as Paramedics Dressed in COVID-19 PPE Contributed to Son’s Death
Source: Dan Zakreski, cbc.ca, May 11, 2020 When sent to a scene, paramedics are often working with limited information which has been filtered through a dispatcher. June Jacobs says she watched her 35-year-old son having a seizure on the family’s living room floor for 10 minutes while paramedics stepped outside to change into gear designed… Continue reading Yorkton Family Feels Delay as Paramedics Dressed in COVID-19 PPE Contributed to Son’s Death
UFC’s Return During Lockdown Could Provide Model for Other Leagues
Source: The Canadian Press, TSN, May 11, 2020 The UFC created a 25-page health and safety document which addressed protocols such as disinfecting the octagon, and mandating tests and masks for almost everyone in attendance. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UFC President Dana White wanted a major fight card weeks ago. He was confident his team could… Continue reading UFC’s Return During Lockdown Could Provide Model for Other Leagues