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Michael Kras
14 Nov 2022

Ontario urges public to wear a mask amid paediatric health crisis

Ontario’s medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, is urging Ontarians to mask up in indoor public spaces amid intense pressures on the province’s healthcare system, particularly paediatric ca...

Michael Kras
10 Jun 2022

Hamilton hospitals will continue with mask mandates

In spite of the Ontario government’s announcement that provincial mask mandates will be lifted in remaining settings where they’re required – such as hospitals and public transit – Hamilton’...

Michael Kras
17 May 2022

McMaster University will lift its mask mandate as of June 1st

Hamilton’s McMaster University has made some adjustments to its on-campus COVID-19 policies, including the lifting of its mask mandate as of June 1st, 2022. A release from the university notes that ...

Michael Kras
26 Apr 2022

Ontario extends mask mandate in high-risk settings to June 11th

Though mask mandates have officially ended in most public settings, Ontario is extending its remaining mask mandates in select high-risk settings until June 11th at the earliest. Originally, the provi...

Michael Kras
21 Mar 2022

Ontario’s mask mandate gets lifted today in most public settings

As of today – Monday, March 21st – the Ontario government is lifting provincial mask mandates in the majority of indoor public settings. This means that individuals may elect not to wear a mask in...

Michael Kras
17 Mar 2022

Hamilton public schools shorten mask policy to April 1st

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) still plans to continue enforcing mask-wearing at the city’s public schools after the provincial mandate ends on March 21st; however, they’ve s...

Michael Kras
09 Mar 2022

Ontario plans to remove mask mandates after March Break

Just over a week after proof of vaccination in select settings was lifted province-wide, the Ontario government has announced its plans to drop provincial mask mandates following March Break. Ontario�...

Michael Kras
19 Jan 2021

Hamilton urges locals to mask up for outdoor recreational activities

Though outdoor exercise and recreational activities are still allowed during the province’s COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, the City of Hamilton is urging locals to be extra safe if engaging in outdoo...

Michael Kras
15 Jan 2021

This Hamilton business sells clear face masks

With the fact that masks conceal the bottom half of our faces causes myriad issues, a Hamilton small business has attempted to mitigate those issues with a line of face masks that feature a clear wind...

Michael Kras
06 Oct 2020

An anti-mask group is planning a rally in Hamilton today

Stay safe, Hamilton: a group of local anti-mask protestors is planning a rally in West Hamilton near McMaster University this evening to push their denial of science on, and threaten the health & ...