Commentary
Students will be heading back to school soon. If all goes well, this could be the first normal school year in more than two years and a normal education is something every student deserves.
Unfortunately, there are worrying signs that school might not be totally normal this fall. Many people who are still living in fear of COVID-19 are demanding that provinces bring back public health restrictions.
Some postsecondary institutions, such as the University of Manitoba, have already caved into pressure to keep a mask mandate in place this fall. Even though Manitobans have long been attending huge sports events, hanging out in lounges, and visiting other indoor venues without a mask, university students will still have to wear a mask while on campus….