Face coverings are part of the "ongoing need for public health protection measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic," the report says. Peace officers enforce the municipal bylaw and have focused on educating the public and raising awareness about the importance of wearing masks. Since Aug. 1, when the bylaw came into force, they've given out 1,873 verbal mask warnings and four tickets. The city also keeps a tally of complaints related to masks and face coverings. Nancy Jacobson, a legal supervisor in the city's legal services, said face shields are not permitted by the bylaw.

Source: CBC News November 06, 2020 22:00 UTC