Correlation between the pandemic and misinformation
The topic of misinformation has intensified during the pandemic and led to some serious consequences. University of Alberta law professor and Canada research chair in health law and policy Tim …
Alberta ministers defend physical-distancing protocols after online backlash
A photo of a COVID Care Team meeting, posted on Twitter by Alberta’s justice minister, is creating a stir. Read more: Alberta expanding free self-isolation hotel program, sending COVID-19 care …
Businesses in rural Alberta prep for new COVID-19 rules after months without mask mandate
Premier Jason Kenney resisted province-wide COVID-19 restrictions, saying there was no need in many rural areas and some people wouldn’t listen anyways. Fletcher Kent went to Whitecourt — a community …
‘Get a grip’: Premier Jason Kenney tells anti-maskers to stay home if they won’t wear a mask when required
Premier Jason Kenney spoke out Thursday night about people who won’t wear masks out of principle in places where they’re required, saying they should get a grip and not “go …
Jason Kenney says mandatory mask would trigger backlash and lower usage
During a Facebook town hall on Wednesday night, Premier Jason Kenney said the Alberta government is not going to make masks mandatory because he thinks rural Albertans would ignore it …