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27.08.2022 / 06:37

Watch as men experience period pain with a menstrual cramp simulator

CALGARY, Alberta - Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates menstrual cramping, an experience hosted by a company that aims to "remove the stigma" of periods. The period pain simulator was used last month at Calgary Stampede, an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival held July 7 through 16 in Calgary, a city located in the western Canadian province of Alberta. The company, called somedays, offers period pain relief products and representatives attended the event to use the machine on willing participants. It later posted a series of period simulator videos on the somedays TikTok account, which has garnered millions of views.The participants are pictured testing out their pain thresholds with a machine that simulates menstrual cramps during the Calgary Stampede, an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival in July in Canada.

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City of Calgary preparing for staffing challenges amid Omicron spread

In an update on Wednesday, Calgary city officials said contingency planning is underway to prepare for staffing shortages as people are forced to isolate due to a positive COVID-19 test. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Calgary city council to discuss next steps amid COVID-19’s fourth wave

Calgary city councillors will get an update on Wednesday about the rise in COVID-19 cases. As Adam MacVicar reports, they will also hear more on the city’s vaccine policy and possible proof of vaccine options for certain city facilities.

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Banff holding emergency meeting to discuss masks indoors

Banff town council is holding an emergency meeting Friday to discuss masking indoors again. This comes as the debate on masking is heating up at Calgary city council. Christa Dao reports.

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Calgary city council repeals mask bylaw

Members of Calgary city council voted to repeal the temporary face covering bylaw on Monday. But as Sarah Offin reports, you’ll still need a mask to enter all city facilities and vehicles, including Calgary Transit.

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Calgary lifts mask mandate joining rest of Alberta

Calgary city council voted Monday to lift its mask mandate, joining the rest of Alberta which ended its restrictions on July 1.

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Hinshaw taking province-wide numbers into account when it comes to mask recommendations

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw responds to Calgary city council’s decision to keep the mandatory mask bylaw in place until at least July 5.

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COVID-19: Calgarian says she can’t wear mask because of PTSD, wants exemption card

Calgary city council extends mask bylaw through 2021, increases fines Blush Lane and Co-op foods recently implemented a stricter mask policy: no mask, no entry.Both grocery chains told Global News that medical conditions are not exempted but customers are welcome to shop online with delivery or do curbside pickup.Other stores like Community Natural Foods had moved to a zero-tolerance policy back in January.

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Pandemic, 3rd-party delivery fees play role in Güd Eats closure in Regina: owner

Saskatchewan has seen another casualty as the coronavirus pandemic continues to create challenges for local businesses.Gud Eats, a 100-per cent vegan fast food restaurant, announced it is closing its Regina location as of Feb. 28.“Unfortunately, COVID-19 has taken a toll on a number of downtown Regina businesses with many employees in the neighbouring buildings now working from home,” Gud Eats said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

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Elections Calgary monitoring coronavirus pandemic, ready to adjust plans for October election

Nenshi offers advice to those running for mayor: ‘Be driven by your mission’ “If I was to take a look at our current approach, obviously, that would mean that voters would be wearing masks in the voting stations, they would be required to distance, to use hand sanitizer,” Andrew Brouwer, deputy city clerk with Elections Calgary, said Wednesday.“We would also be looking at ensuring that the voting stations themselves are regularly sanitized.”Elections Calgary is planning to limit the number of people at a voting station, increase the number of voting stations and increase the amount of space a voting station takes up.

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Committee tentatively endorses prioritizing Calgary critical workers in vaccine rollout

A Calgary city councillor wants to see critical city services placed higher on the province’s COVID-19 vaccine priority list. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Coronavirus: Calgary police officer criticized after video shows him shaking hands with anti-mask protester at mall

A Calgary city councillor, Gian-Carlo Carra, has criticized a police officer who was captured on video hugging and shaking hands with a protester at an indoor rally at a mall against COVID-19 measures on Feb. 13.

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Calgary city officials react to members of Nenshi’s staff travelling over holidays

Reaction has been pouring in after Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announced that two of his staffers, including his chief of staff, where in Hawaii over the holidays. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Calgary city councillor Joe Magliocca silent on holiday travel

As the fallout from provincial and federal politicians travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Calgary city councillors have now disclosed how they spent their holidays, with one exception. Adam MacVicar reports.

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COVID-19: Masks encouraged in seating areas at Calgary outdoor skating rinks

outdoor skating rinks as officials are finding people have been flocking to parks and ice surfaces amid COVID-19 pandemic closures.Peak times at most popular rinks are between 1 p.m.

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Calgary extends mandatory mask bylaw, increases fines

Calgary city council has extended the mandatory mask bylaw until December 2021. As Adam MacVicar reports, the cost of violating the bylaw has also gone up.

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Calgary council to consider downtown office redevelopment, cap on food-delivery apps

Calgary city council extends mask bylaw through 2021, increases fines Council is expected to vote on the motion on Tuesday.Davison calls it a “bold solution” to attract investment downtown.“Encouraging an active and vibrant population base in the downtown is critical for the success of long-term city infrastructure investments, for preserving property values and for providing the city with a more stable stream of tax revenue,” Davison said in a statement. Calgarians’ satisfaction in city declines further amid COVID-19 pandemic: survey CBRE’s Oct.

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Calgary city council extends mask bylaw through 2021, increases fines

Alberta’s deadliest day of this coronavirus pandemic.Calgary’s mask bylaw will continue until the end of 2021, unless the pandemic circumstances like mass vaccination change, and lead administration or council to decide to amend or repeal the bylaw. Calgary city councillors to hear update on investigation into council expense policies “If we’re looking at people in Alberta being fully vaccinated by the fall, then obviously there will be no need for the bylaw at that time,” Nenshi said Monday, noting he expects the bylaw to be in place through much of 2021.“The mask bylaw is probably one of the last things that will be eased in terms of restrictions, because it’s about preventing further spread.

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Cooler weather brings more concern for some Calgary restaurant owners

Coronavirus: Calgary to allow shops, restaurants to expand patios to allow for social distancing According to multiple restaurant managers and owners, it worked.The move was extended into the winter, with expanded patios allowed to stay open until two centimetres of snow accumulated and stuck.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs first shows since March

Performing arts will be one of last sectors to reopen, Calgary city council told The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) performed to a drastically reduced audience. The orchestra will vary in size for each program and be limited to 30 musicians on stage for each performance.There will also be no brass or wind instruments played for the time being.“Current regulations have some restrictions on those instruments.

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Calgary city council to discuss extending fee relief for local businesses

On Monday, Oct. 5, Calgary city council will look at a report recommending they extend certain fee relief measures for local businesses for another six months amid COVID-19. As Sarah Offin reports, the measures were set to end on Oct. 31.

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Calgary city council looks at extending fee relief for local businesses amid COVID-19

report from city administration that recommends they extend fee relief measures for local businesses, including one that makes it less expensive for restaurants to set up patios.The fee relief measures were put in at the start of May and are set to end on Oct. 31, but city administration recommends the measures remain in place another six months until April 30, 2021.

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Coronavirus: Calls for more education around Calgary mask bylaw exemptions

COVID-19 pandemic is calling for more education and empathy when it comes to the city’s mandatory mask bylaw.Brenda Willy has a letter from her psychologist stating that because of her anxiety and PTSD resulting from childhood trauma, wearing a face covering would be detrimental to her mental health.

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Coronavirus: Calgary city council votes to keep mask bylaw in effect

City of Calgary report shows 89% of residents following mask bylaw “Early indications are that the temporary COVID-19 face coverings bylaw is contributing to those intended objectives.”This is the motion that Council just carried 11-3.Mask update complete. Next one will be in December.

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Coronavirus: Aug. 1 marks Day 1 of mandatory masks in Calgary

Calgary’s mandatory mask bylaw kicked in, meaning you must wear a face-covering in indoor public spaces and on public vehicles in the city.The bylaw excludes places where there is an enrolment or membership requirement, such as schools and educational institutions, according to the city.“The rule of thumb is if the public does not have access to it, it will be exempt under the bylaw,” it said.Exemptions are in place for kids under two years old, people with underlying medical conditions and people who are unable to put on or remove a mask without help.The city said it will be giving out 500,000 free disposable face masks from the province starting Saturday.

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Lethbridge city council votes to mandate face coverings on transit and at city facilities

Coronavirus: Lethbridge city council to begin discussions on face mask policies Monday Spearman co-sponsored the motion with Coun. Jeff Carlson.“I think we spent the time to air all those views, both the pro and con.” Coronavirus: Calgary city council approves mandatory masks indoors, on transit Last week, Calgary city council voted in favour of making masks mandatory on transit and in public spaces, including shopping malls, entertainment facilities and taxis.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Thursday, Edmonton passed its own temporary bylaw to mandate masks on transit and in city-owned facilities.Banff passed a mandatory mask bylaw on Monday, too.

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Coronavirus: Should masks be mandatory Alberta schools?

Coronavirus: Calgary city council approves mandatory masks indoors, on transit Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi had harsh words for the directive. He said Tuesday that he had heard from many concerned parents about the back to school rollout.“Here’s the thing: Dr.

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Edmonton councillors to debate mandatory masks Thursday afternoon

#yegcc #yeg— Andrew Knack (@AndrewKnack) July 22, 2020The debate comes after Calgary city council on Tuesday approved making masks mandatory in indoor public spaces and public vehicles amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The new bylaw comes into effect on Aug.

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Calgary approves mandatory masks for indoor public spaces

Calgary city council has approved moving forward with a bylaw that will make it mandatory for patrons to wear masks while inside public places. Lauren Pullen reports.

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Calgary city council debates making masks mandatory in all indoor public places

Calgary city council is debating a sweeping mask mandate that would make them mandatory in all indoor public spaces if approved. Lauren Pullen reports.

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Mandatory mask debate escalates in Calgary city council as proposed bylaw expands to indoor spaces

Calgary city council begins discussions on face mask policies amid COVID-19 pandemic On Tuesday, Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) chief Tom Sampson and strategic services manager with Calgary Community Standards Kay Choi presented the new bylaw.“The temporary bylaw was made through a collective effort with input from a dozen service lines and feedback from over 2,000 business owners,” Choi said.“This bylaw, if passed, would mandate face coverings in all indoor public premises and public vehicles.”Shopping malls, entertainment facilities and taxis would all be part of the new bylaw, however, private spaces such as schools, daycares and private residences would be exempt from the mask mandate.Choi added the bylaw also has

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Calgary city council begins discussions on face mask policies amid COVID-19 pandemic

Calgary city council began discussions Monday on a bylaw that would mandate the use of face coverings on transit and possibly extend to some indoor spaces amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) chief Tom Sampson and Dr.

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COVID-19: Anti-mask rally planned as Calgary city council looks at making masks mandatory

A coronavirus controversy is taking centre stage in Calgary. As Gil Tucker reports, the debate over making masks mandatory is heating up.

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Small number of Calgary city employees may soon go back to the workplace

COVID-19 restrictions were put in place in March, about 5,000 city employees began working from home.City manager David Duckworth said a plan is being developed on how to get a number of employees back to the workplace.“We’re looking at everything from what we’re going to be doing with elevators and staircases and work spaces.

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Performing arts will be one of last sectors to reopen, Calgary city council told

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We may very well see some companies look to other adapations — that could be collaborations, that could be mergers, that could be closures.”She said that relaxations brought in with the relaunch by the provincial government don’t help in the near term, not making it financially viable to hold performances.“The margin is very, very thin, so with physical distancing, you have a 700-seat house and 100 per cent capacity for you with physical distancing is a third, that just doesn’t make sense,” Pon said.“The numbers don’t add up.”Mayor Naheed Nenshi said he sympathizes with the arts community in Calgary.“Those physical distancing requirements probably make it impossible

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Nenshi optimistic about FCM’s pitch to get fiscal aid to municipalities

All three orders of government are going to have to sit down together to solve the financial challenges of Canadian municipalities, according to Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi.

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City of Calgary facing $245M financial gap if pandemic continues through December

Calgary city officials say the longer the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the wider the financial gap at city hall. As Adam MacVicar reports, the city is calling on the federal and provincial government for financial aid.

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Coronavirus: City of Calgary to show support to front-line workers with commemorative ribbon campaign

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Calgary city councillors are looking to support the tireless work done by essential service staff and front-line workers with a commemorative ribbon campaign.

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