Showing posts with label Calgary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calgary. Show all posts

Saturday, December 19, 2020

#CANADA: Calgary Mask Law To Remain Thru 2021, Fines Rise

[world politics news] 


Calgary, Alberta's mask mandate bylaw will continue until the end of 2021, unless the pandemic circumstances like mass vaccination change, and lead administration or council to decide to amend or repeal it, says Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi.

“If we’re looking at people in Alberta being fully vaccinated by the fall, then obviously there will be no need for the bylaw at that time,” Nenshi, noting he expects the bylaw to be in place through much of 2021.

Fines under the bylaw have also gone up, from $50 per infraction to $100 for the first, $200 for the second and $300 for each infraction afterwards.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

#CANADA: Calgary Plans Taking $20 Million From Police Budget

[world politics news] 


Shifting $20 million from the Calgary police budget to address gaps in crisis and outreach services will be on the table during city council’s budget deliberations later this month.

The council approved a motion earlier this month that asks city officials to bring information about reallocating $10 million of Calgary Police Service funding in both 2021 and 2022 for a new “community safety investment framework.”

[FULL STORY HERE]

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