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21.03.2021 / 03:47

COVID-19: Calgary rally joins worldwide anti-lockdown protests

COVID-19 restrictions and gathered at Calgary’s Prince’s Island Park to protest pandemic public health restrictions on Saturday.The rally joined others across Canada and many more around the world, organized for March 20. Massive crowd gathers in downtown Kelowna for ‘freedom’ protest rally “That’s what you’re seeing around the world.

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City of Calgary looking at $62M shortfall in 2021 due to COVID-19

Arts Commons transformation project signs theatre planners, project managers Mayor Naheed Nenshi said he’s “not very fussed” about the year-end financials as the city closes the books on 2020.“I’m actually quite pleased at how we’ve been able to manage the budget and cut costs in the city,” Nenshi said. “So I think we’re going to be OK for 2020, and I think we will still need a little bit of help in 2021, but I think we’ll be able to manage.”“The revenue loss on transit is enormous and that really is the biggest chunk of it.”Calgary Transit continues to be the largest net loss for the city, losing $42.1 million between March 12 and Dec.

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2020: A year in review with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Naheed Nenshi has held Calgary’s top job for a decade, and no other year has been quite like 2020.Nenshi has led the city through a crisis before; he was mayor when widespread flooding devastated Calgary in 2013.

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‘Challenging’ holiday season for Alberta physicians; signs people avoiding hospital care

those in hospital can have one designated support person who is permitted to visit. Those in critical care, NICU and pediatrics may have two visitors.Mithani said many of her patients also took advantage of virtual or phone visits.“The holidays are always a time to spend with family and this pandemic is making that challenging for everybody.” AHS changes recommendations for COVID-19 PPE, staff now asked to wear eye protection As of Monday, there were 878 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, 148 of whom were in intensive care.

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City of Calgary to update citizens on COVID-19 response Friday afternoon

City of Calgary will be hosting a news conference on Friday afternoon to update citizens on what measures are being taken in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.The news conference will be held at 12 p.m. and will be streamed live in this article.Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) chief Sue Henry will be on hand to discuss the city’s commitment to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Calgary’s COVID-19 airport pilot program could expand to Edmonton

Calgary airport and a United States border crossing in southern Alberta has been reasonably low after its first six weeks.The program offers Canadians the option of getting a test when they arrive. They must then self-isolate for 24 to 48 hours while they wait for the results.If the results are negative, they can leave quarantine, but must monitor for symptoms daily and get a second swab within six to seven days of their arrival date.

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Alberta reports 1,879 COVID-19 cases Saturday, expert warns ‘strong restrictive measures’ needed

COVID-19 positives with 1,879 additional cases identified Saturday, a Calgary doctor and medical school professor says the provincial health system is being stretched thin and more measures are needed — immediately.“We’re entering a very scary phase of this wave of the pandemic, and we don’t unfortunately see that the measures that have been implemented are going to make enough of a shift in that,” Dr.

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Hundreds of Calgarians protest against mandatory COVID-19 restrictions

same day Alberta recorded its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases, a rally was held in downtown Calgary to protest government restrictions.Hundreds of people participated in the protest Saturday afternoon as the province announced 1,731 COVID-19 cases and five new deaths connected to the virus had been reported over the past 24 hours.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The “Walk for Freedom” march started at city hall and continued on Stephen Avenue.

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5 more patients test positive for COVID-19 in Calgary hospital outbreak: AHS

outbreak was declared on the hospital’s transition unit after one patient tested positive for the virus. On Sunday, AHS said an additional five patients on the unit had tested positive.“All precautions are being taken to reduce the risk of transmission among patients and health-care workers on the unit including enhanced cleaning and symptom screening,” AHS spokesperson Kristin Whitworth said in a statement.“Contact tracing has been conducted to identify anyone who may be at risk for exposure.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of Sunday, there were a total of four units experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak at the Rockyview Hospital.

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Human rights complaint filed against Calgary bar after person refusing to wear mask denied entry

human rights complaint after a woman who didn’t want to wear a mask was turned away.Andrew Brassard, the co-owner of Broken City Social Club, said he was notified on Nov. 6 that the Alberta Human Rights Commission had received a human rights complaint regarding an incident that took place at the bar in October.Brassard said the incident involved a woman who said she could not wear a mask because she had PTSD and was then denied entry by staff.

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Grade 12 students at John G. Diefenbaker High School sent home after confirmed COVID-19 cases

COVID-19.A letter to parents and guardians explains that staff at John G. Diefenbaker High School have been notified that “a number of” Grade 12 students have tested positive for COVID-19.Because many students in the grade have been in close contact with the affected students, the decision was made to move all of them to online classes from Thursday, Nov.

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Calgary doctor calls for urgency in hospital COVID-19 outbreak reports to prevent future situations

COVID-19 outbreak at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton could help put a stop to “recurring” outbreaks in the province’s primary health-care facilities.Dr.

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‘Catastrophic to our livelihoods’: Alberta businesses brace for possible 2nd COVID-19 wave

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said times are tough and could get even worse if a second wave were to hit.“I think most small businesses would say their business would be devastated if another round of business restrictions were to come into effect,” Alberta provincial affairs director for the CFIB Annie Dormuth said.The CFIB survey revealed 73 per cent of Alberta small businesses were worried about the uncertainty of a second wave.Further results showed 60 per cent would not easily survive a second wave of government-mandated closures and restrictions.

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Coronavirus: AHS confirms 5 more patient, 7 additional staff cases at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre

AHS declares COVID-19 outbreak at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre after 12 cases confirmed As of Sunday, there were five more COVID-19 patient cases, bringing the total number linked to the outbreaks to 25.There were seven new health-care worker COVID-19 cases tied to the outbreaks for a total of 25. Family of man admitted to Foothills hospital during COVID-19 outbreak says they weren’t told ‘entire story’ Two additional units have been added to the outbreaks, totalling five units now, according to AHS.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]AHS said the number of workers in isolation will be updated twice a week, referencing the most recent report on Sept.

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‘Not going to micromanage our way out’: Kenney shuts down idea of more COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta

Jason Kenney does not believe the province should increase COVID-19 restrictions, despite active case numbers returning this week to where they were in May.“Alberta’s belief is we’re not going to micromanage our way out of this,” Kenney said. “We’re only going to get through this if people exercise personal responsibility, and that’s what we call on Albertans to do.“We think, based on the advice of our chief medical officer, we currently have the right set of public health measures in place.”Kenney made the comments at a news conference Wednesday.

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Volunteers assist Calgary church members diagnosed with COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak at Calgary Kidanemehret Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church An organization called EthioCare has been helping recent immigrants who have been affected by COVID-19 since the pandemic started.“Unfortunately, there was a backlash going towards the communities,” said Bekele Hankebo, the team lead with EthioCare on Saturday.“It’s just creating anxiety and fear.

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COVID-19 pandemic.InjaNation made the announcement of its permanent closure Wednesday in a statement on its website. Alberta small business owners shut down amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic “The pandemic understandably made the public reluctant to venture out to participate in many activities and venues that they used to,” the statement read.

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Coronavirus: Calgary Transit at ‘a turning point,’ moving to ensure fares are paid

Calgary Transit is looking at returning to enforcing the payment of fares.

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Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID 19

Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Calgary businesses prepare for May 25 reopening

Several businesses in Calgary are making final preparations ahead of reopening on Monday as part of the first phase of the provincial relaunch strategy.

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AHS orders Calgary shisha bar to close because it offered dine-in service during COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta Health Services ordered a Calgary shisha bar and restaurant to close after the establishment continued to offer dine-in services during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a health enforcement order issued on May 20.

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Live updates: Coronavirus in Calgary

Each week, the City of Calgary hosts news conferences on Tuesdays and Thursdays to update citizens on what measures are being taken in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Calgary Cares: Kids create sidewalk Monopoly board to bust out of boredom during COVID-19 pandemic

A classic board game has come to life in Calgary.

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AHS orders Calgary Mucho Burrito to close after employee worked with COVID-19 symptoms

Alberta Health Services has ordered a Calgary Mucho Burrito to close because a staff member was working while showing COVID-19 symptoms, according to a health enforcement order dated May 15.

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What you can and cannot do in Calgary on May 14 amid Phase 1 of Alberta’s relaunch

Phase 1 of Alberta’s plan to relaunch the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic begins on Thursday, May 14, but Calgary and Brooks, Alta., will see restrictions eased at a slower pace than the rest of the province.

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2 southeast Calgary McDonald’s employees test positive for coronavirus, company says

Two employees at a southeast Calgary McDonald’s reported testing positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, the company said.

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9 out of 15 COVID-19 cases at Calgary Midtown Co-op resolved: CEO

Calgary Midtown Co-op said Tuesday that more employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Spruce Meadows announces cancellation of 2020 Masters show jumping tournament

Officials at Spruce Masters announced on Tuesday the decision had been made to cancel the 2020 Masters Tournament amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: AHS builds temporary Calgary health-care facility

Crews have finished building a temporary health-care facility at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary, according to an Alberta Health Services statement issued Saturday.

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Reporting public health violations to 311 is encouraged: Calgary mayor

The City of Calgary said it’s received hundreds of calls about social distancing concerns, including complaints about neighbours not practising social distancing or breaking mass gathering rules.

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Coronavirus: AHS sends staff to Calgary’s Millrise Seniors Village to deal with personnel shortage

Alberta Health Services is sending help to Millrise Seniors Village in Calgary to support the facility during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement released on Monday.

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Southwest Calgary 7-Eleven employee tests positive for COVID-19: company officials

A Calgary 7-Eleven employee has tested positive for COVID-19, which prompted a store closure, according to a statement the company released on Saturday.

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Southeast Calgary fast-food employee tests positive for COVID-19, McDonald’s says

A southeast Calgary McDonald’s employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the organization confirmed Thursday.

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‘6 feet apart is not a magic spell’: Nenshi urges Calgarians to stay home despite warm weather

Spring has sprung and Calgary will see daytime highs in the double-digits over the next week. But as the mercury continues to climb, the city’s mayor is urging citizens to continue social distancing and stay away from social gatherings – even if everyone stays six feet apart.

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Coronavirus: Calgary musician launches Curbside Concerts

A Calgary musician is strumming his way through the COVID-19 pandemic, launching a new business to bring music to you — at a safe distance.

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3 employees test positive for COVID-19: Calgary Midtown Co-op

Three employees at Calgary’s Midtown Co-op have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the company.

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City of Calgary to update citizens on COVID-19 response Friday afternoon

The City of Calgary will be hosting a news conference on Friday afternoon to update citizens on what measures are being taken in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Calgary McDonald’s employee tests positive for COVID-19

McDonald’s confirmed Sunday that a Calgary employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Calgary Police Service confirms 1st case of COVID-19

The Calgary Police Service confirmed its first COVID-19 case on Saturday, explaining it was something the force had prepared for, as its employees “are not immune to the same risks faced by other members of the community.”

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Calgary couple completing Easter acts of kindness in their son’s memory

On a chilly Saturday morning, Kerri Workman and Malcolm Eyjolfson spent their time delivering sanitized Easter dinner packages and shovelling walks.

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Calgary sports club provides lifeline for families during COVID-19 pandemic

Jean Claude Munyezamu has lived through what most Canadians could never imagine.

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Calgary councillors to meet Monday amid COVID-19 pandemic

Calgary councillors will be meeting on Monday for the second time since the City of Calgary declared a state of local emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Studio Story Time: Global Calgary personalities read children’s books online for cooped-up kids

Are your kids getting tired of being stuck at home while you and your family practise social distancing and self-isolation?

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Calgary’s Plus 15 network closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Those who are not working from home and still frequent office towers and businesses in Calgary’s downtown core no longer have access to the city’s Plus 15 network.

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Alberta reports 3rd death from COVID-19 as total cases hit 661

In a Sunday update, Alberta officials announced that another person in the province has died due to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to three.

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COVID-19 pandemic limits Calgary malls to essential services only

Malls in Calgary announced closures this weekend, limiting access to essential services only to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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City of Calgary to provide Friday afternoon update on COVID-19 response

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread across the globe, the City of Calgary is adjusting to a new reality in the face of the pandemic.

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Calgary company releases ‘coronavirus socks’ to help those in need during outbreak

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to create uncertainty in the city, one Calgary company has fashioned a unique way to give back.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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