Category: COVID-19 restrictions

Canada Ending Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccines, ArriveCan App at Border Sept. 30: CP Sources

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to let a cabinet order enforcing mandatory COVID–19 vaccination requirements at the Canadian border expire at the end of this month. The decision was confirmed by two senior government sources, who spoke to The Canadian Press on the condition they not be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly….


‘About Political Control’: Alberta Cabinet Minister on ArriveCan and Border Vaccine Requirements

An Alberta cabinet minister says the federal government’s vaccine requirements at the border and use of the ArriveCan app are not based on science, but rather on political opportunism. “It never was about science but about political control and power,” said Alberta’s Labour and Immigration Minister Kaycee Madu in a Twitter post on Sept. 20….


China’s GDP Growth May Fall Below 3 Percent Amid Severe Drought, Power Crunch: Economist

A power crunch and record heatwaves in China have disrupted factories, offices, farmlands, and many of the cities’ essential functions. Some subway stations are reportedly dimmed, with little to no lighting. Dan Wang, chief economist of Hang Seng Bank (China) told CNBC that the power crisis and droughts would likely cause China’s GDP growth to…


Julie Ponesse: Why Are COVID Hysterics Persecuting the Religious?

Commentary Religious leaders like Artur Pawlowski who question COVID-19 health restrictions are a “threat to public safety.” Or so the criticism goes. After giving a sermon in February in Coutts, Alberta, in which he urged trucker convoy protestors to “hold the line” in their efforts to safeguard freedoms, Pastor Pawlowski was arrested, denied bail, and…


Japanese Economy Grows After Government Eases COVID-19 Restrictions

The Japanese economy grew during the second quarter of 2022 and returned to its pre-pandemic level, but the recovery has been slower than in other major economies. Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a 2.2 percent annualized rate during the second quarter, according to the Japanese Cabinet Office. The size of Japan’s economy, the…


Capitol Report (Aug. 8): New Bill to Provide 87K New IRS Agents; Trump, Biden Weigh In on China Threat

Democrats on Capitol Hill are pushing to close out a big package this week, expanding the government’s role in multiple sectors including health care and energy. Virginia Congressman Bob Good spoke with NTD to discuss the implications of the bill and how he plans to vote on it when it lands in the House later…


Canada Extends COVID-19 Border Restrictions Until at Least Sept. 30

The federal government says it will extend its existing COVID-19 restrictions for travellers entering Canada, including the use of its ArriveCAN app, until at least Sept. 30. Random COVID-19 testing will continue to be paused at all airports until mid-July for fully vaccinated travellers, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced on June 29….


Some English Hospitals Telling Patients to Keep Wearing Face Masks Despite Restrictions Being Dropped

National rules on mask-wearing in GP surgeries and hospitals have largely been scrapped under new guidance in England, but some NHS trusts are insisting that patients keep wearing masks. The Telegraph reports that several NHS hospitals have called on patients and staff to continue to wear masks and face coverings on their sites. The National…


Western Australia Phases out More COVID-19 Restrictions

Based on the latest health advice, more of Western Australia’s COVID-19 public health measures will be scrapped as of Wednesday, June 1. Unvaccinated Australians or permanent residents returning to Western Australia from overseas will no longer be quarantined for seven days, and the previous weekly cap of 70 unvaccinated returning Australians will no longer apply….


Children and the Impact of COVID Restrictions: Helping Kids Ease Back Into ‘Normal’ Life

COVID-19 restrictions have significantly affected children in their formative years, imposing a secluded form of education and socialization that parents and health professionals say has had a negative impact on kids’ mental health and their learning experience and progression. As COVID rules gradually relax and children ease back into a more “normal” life, parents and…