CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to escalate, the provincial government is requiring people to produce proof of vaccination.
Continue reading Proof of COVID-19 vaccination now required in BC for social, recreational eventsBy Ed Halverson – CJQC/Queens County Community Radio, Local Journalism Initiative
Students may only have to wear masks for a week once schools open across the province on Sept. 7.
Premier Designate Tim Houston and Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang announced the schools reopening plan Monday.
Students will be required to mask up for the first week but with the province projected to move into the fifth phase of the COVID-19 reopening plan on Sept.15, that requirement could be short-lived.
Continue reading Nova Scotia to lift most COVID-19 restrictions in SeptemberBy Daniel Centeno, CJRU 1280 AM – Ryerson University’s campus and community multi-media hub, Local Journalism Initiative.
Toronto mayor John Tory announced on Aug.19 that all staff workers employed by the city are required to be fully vaccinated by Oct.30.
Continue reading Toronto mayor announces all city staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Oct. 30CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Amidst reports of a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, the numbers of active cases on Vancouver Island is once again rising.
Continue reading Number of Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases on the rise againCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Earlier this month, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) initiated a staffing model designed to ensure that small rural communities like Cortes Island have four scheduled on-call (SOC) paramedics.
“The SOC model means shifts can be fully scheduled without waiting for availability of on-call paramedics. SOC shifts are, in general, 8 hours at work, and 16 hours on-call for 3 day rotations,” Sarah Morris, BCEHS media relations, said in an email to CKTZ News. “These additional positions were posted the week of Aug 6, and BCEHS is following the recruitment process as per the collective agreement with the paramedics’ union.”
Local on-call staff will be recruited as required to provide relief coverage for leaves and vacations.
Continue reading Cortes Island and rural coastal communities to receive more paramedics
