Businesses

Businesses take variety of approaches on N.B.’s first day without COVID rules

Businesses and organizations were taking varied approaches Monday to the end of New Brunswick’s mask mandate.Luc Doucet, CEO and executive chef at Black Rabbit in Moncton, said he’s letting his staff and customers go without wearing masks if they choose. (Alexandre Silberman/CBC)Businesses and organizations were taking varied approaches Monday to the end of New Brunswick’s mask mandate.…

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Businesses brace for learning curve as Ontario’s vaccine certificates set to take effect Wednesday

Ontario’s proof-of-vaccination policy, set to take effect on Wednesday, treads into new territory for businesses. But Health Minister Christine Elliott has said she doesn’t expect non-compliance to be an issue.Ontario’s proof-of-vaccination policy is set to take effect on Wednesday. Patrons at dine-in restaurants, nightclubs, gyms, sports facilities and other venues must present a receipt of…

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How businesses and schools are dealing with airborne COVID-19 and preparing for a winter indoors

Good building ventilation is the key to reducing indoor transmission, bioaerosols researcher says.Brian Castillo checks the temperature of a client outside his 9Round fitness club before they’re allowed to enter, part of the gym’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Jared Thomas/CBC)On a sunny Friday in October, the 9Round fitness club in midtown Toronto…

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