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Canadians plan to gather safely for Easter, Passover despite few COVID restrictions

There are few COVID-19 public health measures in place across Canada for this weekend's Easter and Passover celebrations for the first time since the spring of 2020. » Read full article

B.C. communities struck by wildfires and floods brace for spring thaw

Major wildfires, droughts and mudslides last year dramatically altered the landscape, raising questions about the river's ability to handle the spring thaw, or freshet. » Read full article

CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit for 15 days. » Read full article

SALTO XS4 Mini – Compact. Powerful. Easy to install.

SALTO’s XS4 Mini escutcheon’s easy-to-install design makes it simple for security professionals to upgrade and replace mechanical-key-operated locks with the latest in electronic access control. The XS4 Mini has a quality zinc alloy construction and Mifare-DESFire and BLE technologies allowing it to work with conventional smart cards and SALTO’s JustIN Mobile app.
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Five ways to reduce and evaluate risk in a potential sixth wave of COVID-19

As most provinces and territories lift COVID-19 public health measures, Canadians are left to assess their own risk level amid signs of a sixth wave. » Read full article

NEWS

Officials working to find housing for 144 people displaced by fire in Vancouver

Mayor Kennedy Stewart said the city is working closely with BC Housing and local social service agencies to find emergency shelters for those affected. » Read full article

TDSB asks staff, students to wear masks after Ottawa-Carleton votes to mandate them

School board says the move will limit the spread of COVID-19 and help minimize disruption from COVID-19 related absences in schools. » Read full article

Ontario launches new plan to prepare for health emergencies

Ontario is seeking to recruit more nurses in underserved communities, permanently boost the pay of personal support workers, and maintain a stockpile of personal protective equipment. » Read full article