Disconnect from work policies, banning non-competes, introduced to legislation by Ontario government
The Ontario government continues to do its best to protect, support, and attract workers to the province as they introduced new legislation on Monday (October 25, 2021).
The proposed new measures would promote healthy work-life balance and ban non-compete agreements.
These newly proposed changes are a part of the Working for Workers Act, 2021, brought forward by Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training, and Skills Development.
Three COVID-19 walk-in clinics Wednesday, vaccine rates on the rise
The Northwestern Health Unit will be holding three COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinics across the region today (October 27, 2021).
One clinic each will be held in Dryden, Kenora, and Atikokan.
Kenora residents can find their vaccine clinic at Seven Generations Education (240 Veterans Dr Ste 4) and will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In Dryden, the vaccine will be held at the Best Western Plus Dryden Hotel & Conference Centre (349 Government St) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
COVID-19 update, full vaccination now required to enter REP establishments
As of Monday, October 25, Albertans must now have full vaccination in order to access businesses, venues, or services partaking in the Restrictions Exemption Program.
Salvation Army, Hydro's Neighbours Helping Neighbours warming up for winter
A program helping Manitobans keep their lights on is expected to pick back up after a slow year, a welcome move as Manitobans see a significant hike in natural gas prices as the days grow colder.
In 2004, an emergency program helping families facing hardship pay their hydro bills was birthed out of a partnership with Manitoba Hydro and the Salvation Army.
COVID-19: 73 new cases Tuesday
Manitoba's COVID-19 test rate has spiked to over four per cent.
Since mid-July, Manitoba's five-day test rate has been lower than four percent, but on Tuesday, the province is announcing it has spiked to 4.3 per cent. This is likely due to high case counts over the weekend. The test rate on Monday was 3.9 per cent.
Tuesday's lowered cases and higher test demand will likely lower the five-day test rate later this week if the trend continues. The province says 2,145 tests were taken Monday.
Young Hoon appreciative of provinces reopening plan
A plan was announced last week by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to safely reopen Ontario by slowly lifting public health measures by March of 2022.
Phase one of the newly announced plan began yesterday (October 25, 2021), when capacity limits were lifted in a vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required.
Dr.Kit Young Hoon Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit shared her thoughts on the plan in a media briefing today (October 26, 2021).
Two vaccine doses now required in participating rec facilities, businesses and services
The next step of the province's Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) is starting.
When the program was first announced, only one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was acceptable. Now, as of Monday (Oct.25), anyone 12 and older accessing a business, venue or service participating in the program will need to provide government-issued proof of having received two doses of the vaccine at least 14 days earlier.
Magnificence of Winnipeg: Local Artist Jordan Van Sewell finds Inspiration from the City and from the Pandemic
For anyone interested in the arts scene here in Winnipeg, the name Jordan Van Sewell will be immediately recognizable. He has been a fixture on the Winnipeg Arts Scene for decades and has many works in some of the most prestigious art collections around the globe.
Jordan works in ceramics, and his sculptures have been described as whimsical, revealing and profound. His works frequently offer his own view of the world around him often with hilarious and thoughtful commentary.
Active cases of COVID-19 in Grande Prairie drop below 200
As of October 24, 2021 the City of Grande Prairie has 197 active cases of COVID-19, and the County of Grande Prairie has 108 cases.
Cases of COVID-19 across the rest of the province sit at 9,481 active cases.
Hospitalizations are currently at 821, and a total of 182 Albertans are in intensive care receiving treatment.
COVID-19 numbers and school alerts for Monday, October 25
Cochrane is reporting 83 active cases while Rocky View County has 82 cases.
The Cochrane school outbreak status is as follows:
Cochrane Christian Academy and Elizabeth Barrett Elementary School are on alert with 5-9 cases.
Manachaban Middle School is on alert with 2-4 cases.
A total of 1,592 new cases of COVID-19 were reported since Friday, October 22.
Friday 709, Saturday 515, and Sunday 368.
The positivity rate is at around six per cent.
Hospitalizations dropped by 68 to 821 and ICU admissions dropped by nine to 182.