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BC’s new masking guidance isn’t enough
October 17, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor As of October 3, masks are mandatory for healthcare workers and visitors in settings that are accessible to patients, including areas where they receive care. This includes spaces like the rooms where doctors and nurses serve patients directly, or areas where patients may stay while waiting, such as lobbies. The policy also extends to contractors or volunteers in the area, but does not include private clinics or patients themselves. It’s a step forward, but there’s not much of a reason to shy away from universal masking, which would include asking patients to mask. It makes…
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Dr. Lyne Filiatrault discusses masks in healthcare
October 17, 2023By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer On September 27, BC provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and health minister, Adrian Dix, announced mandatory masking would be re-established in healthcare environments as COVID-19 cases are rising at a rapid rate. Starting October…
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Return to campus plan
June 10, 2021by Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate SFU announced that they anticipate that 70–80% of SFU’s Fall 2021 courses will be held on campus. This is based on Dr. Henry’s recommendations for post-secondary institutions to reinstate in-person learning. In June 2021, SFU will…
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BC’s confusing COVID-19 restrictions
May 12, 2021by Nancy La, Staff Writer In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the BC government introduced new restrictions one after another in an effort to suppress the virus’ spread. This myriad of rules, along with…
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WGOG: Why are we being mean to women in politics
October 19, 2020by Manisha Sharma, SFU Student The pandemic has not only taken an economic, emotional, and mental toll on all of us, but has also increased the inequalities in our society. Inequalities like poverty, homelessness, racism, and, of course, misogyny. Many women…
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BC’s new liquor laws are hurting restaurants more than they need to
October 4, 2020by Sara Wong, Peak Associate On September 8, Dr. Bonnie Henry introduced a new liquor sales rule that prohibits all bars, restaurants, and pubs from selling alcohol after 10 p.m. While I’m relieved to see that this has helped put…
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