‘We’re not there yet’: Atlantic bubble to stay closed as premiers disagree on popping date By Elizabeth McSheffrey Global News Posted July 31, 2020 2:07 pm “This can only be possible if we get favourable results in the days and weeks leading into July 17,” Ball cautioned. So even though New Brunswick has kept tight reins on those it allows in, and the conditions they have to meet, anyone who wants to get into the province could get in by going through Nova Scotia first. The majority of Atlantic Canadians oppose opening up the region to the rest of the country within the next month and dropping the 14-day quarantine for incoming travellers, according to a new survey. There is disagreement about whether the Atlantic provinces should reopen their bubble to the rest of Canada. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Information for people following work-isolation protocols is available online. N.S. New Brunswick is pulling out of the Atlantic bubble and as of midnight Thursday, all visitors will have to self-isolate for 14 days. The first will be creating an “Atlantic Bubble” of open borders between Atlantic Canadian provinces. The Atlantic bubble won’t reopen to the rest of Canada “any time soon” given the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in some parts of the country, … Nova Scotia has reported no new cases of the respiratory disease for 11 straight days. Since the Atlantic bubble started on July 3, those visitors have been able to travel freely within the three Maritime provinces once their isolation is complete. Nova Scotia is looking into possible ways opening up could work, but is "not there yet," Premier Stephen McNeil has said. New Brunswick and P.E.I. Tourism is spiking across the Maritimes since the opening of the 'Atlantic bubble' in early July. N.B. Laura Brown CTV News Atlantic Reporter @LauraBrownCTV Contact. In June, P.E.I. has five active cases, all essential workers from outside Canada in an industry not related to health care. And then we look again at the prospects of how we can open.". Motorists line up to cross the Confederation Bridge as the so-called bubble for the Atlantic region begins amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Friday July 3, 2020. Health and Wellness / COVID - 19. moving to New Brunswick to take up residence. FREDERICTON — The CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says the sooner the Atlantic bubble can be restored, the better. Only two in 10 (21 per cent) respondents had either personally travelled, or had someone in their household travel, to another Atlantic province. Newfoundland and Labrador has two active cases related to the Hudson & Rex television series being filmed in St. John's. residents are most likely to be satisfied at 90 per cent, followed Nova Scotia at 86 per cent and Newfoundland at 76 per cent. The pandemic has been devastating for the economy, particularly in tourism-dependent towns across Nova Scotia. The pair were later joined by New Brunswick, although Nova Scotia opted to stay in. He said New Brunswick needs to remain focused on returning entirely to the yellow phase. ", "If there isn't consistency, what are you doing?". He wants to evaluate the second week of expanding the New Brunswick bubble to residents of two Quebec border regions without the need to self-isolate, he said. Laura Brown. So it sounds that Nova Scotia is the most lenient partner, therefore, everyone has de facto the same policy as Nova Scotia, whether they like it or not.". Information for people following work-isolation protocols is available online. Other approved reasons for entry include: Once someone has completed a 14-day isolation in one of the Atlantic provinces, however, they are welcome to enter New Brunswick, confirmed Department of Public Safety spokesperson Geoffrey Downey. P.E.I. Higgs told CBC News he was "fully aware" of Nova Scotia's open-door policy and that their visitors could continue on into New Brunswick. He said New Brunswick needs to remain focused on returning entirely to the yellow phase. travelling through New Brunswick to reach another destination. At Canada's outer edge, the country's "Atlantic bubble" is just a six hour drive from Boston, but a world away from the Covid-19 reality. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Friday will mark two weeks since the opening of the Atlantic bubble, which allows residents of Atlantic Canada to travel freely within the four provinces without having to self-isolate. he said. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Flatt said he believes during the winter months Atlantis can expect an “amazing number of people” to visit The Bahamas, noting “there aren’t that many options”. Premier Blaine Higgs speaks following Thursday's Premier's meeting. "Atlantic Canadians are clearly uncomfortable with the anticipated risk associated with opening our borders," Margaret Brigley, CEO and partner of Halifax-based Narrative Research, said in a statement Thursday. Laura Brown . Stephen McNeil says he is proud of the collaboration between the Atlantic premiers. "The earlier we can open up and get the Atlantic bubble in place, that's going to help our retail and our restaurants. The Atlantic bubble came into effect Friday morning, allowing residents of all four provinces to cross borders in the region for any reason, without the need to self-isolate upon arrival. "The [Atlantic] bubble is only as good as its most lenient partner. If all goes well, Ball said, the plan in Newfoundland and Labrador to further ease travel restrictions will start on Friday, July 17, two weeks after the opening of the Atlantic bubble. "It's possible that you can pass the 14-day quarantine and still be positive. Nova Scotia's borders have never been closed to visitors. Once those visitors have completed their self-isolation, they have then been able to travel freely within the three Maritime provinces, under the terms of the Atlantic bubble. If outbreaks do occur, he believes they'll be driven by people who have travelled internationally, which has been the recent experience in some other jurisdictions. The so-called Atlantic bubble opened one minute after midnight AT as part of the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Sheri Somerville says businesses are … Higgs says Atlantic Bubble won’t return any time soon. No decision has been made by P.E.I. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, anyone from any province or territory has been able to enter Nova Scotia for any reason as long as they self-isolated for 14 days, confirmed Heather Fairbairn, spokesperson for the Department of Health and Wellness. When New Brunswick does open up to the rest of the country, Higgs said the 14-day isolation period will no longer be required. The Atlantic travel "bubble" that opened on July 3 allows residents to travel between the four provinces without being required to self-isolate for 14 days. MD testifies about COVID-19 transmission risks of lifting N.L. Nearly 3,400 adults from its online panel, East Coast Voice, participated. The four provinces have COVID-19 checkpoints at their borders, but under the Atlantic bubble, which began July 3, residents have been able to travel within the region for non-essential reasons without having to self-isolate for 14 days after crossing a provincial boundary. travel ban, talks among the Atlantic premiers are ongoing, Nova Scotia's borders have never been closed, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Everything’s Open and Few Are Sick in Canada’s Atlantic Bubble By . Screen grab courtesy of CPAC. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. CTV's Nick Moore reports. Earlier this summer, the Island made national news over vehicles with out-of-province plates being vandalized and incidents of so-called plate-shaming. Atlantic Bubble Could Return This Summer: Higgs country94.ca - Ben Burnett • 3d. within the first 90 minutes of the bubble opening.. Cumberland Regional Emergency Management in Nova Scotia posted on Facebook when the bubble opened and told people to plan ahead. "We want to be able to continue to get kids back to school and not be in a situation that we've seen a resurgence of the virus in advance of that, or certainly during," he told reporters on July 30, during the Quebec bubble announcement. “The opening of the Atlantic Bubble has been positive for Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Dicks-Peyton. An Atlantic bubble would mean travel between the Atlantic provinces without having to isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Eighty-eight per cent of Atlantic Canadians completely oppose opening Canadian borders to … New Brunswickers were the next most likely to have taken a trip within the region at 28 per cent, followed by Nova Scotia at 20 per cent. “We’ve taken a lot of action over the past five months, through such efforts as social distancing, remote working, personal bubbles, a regional bubble and wearing masks. In addition, other provinces in the region are taking extra precautions to limit the spread of the virus. If all goes well, Ball said, the plan in Newfoundland and Labrador to further ease travel restrictions will start on Friday, July 17, two weeks after the opening of the Atlantic bubble. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said earlier this week no decisions have been made about welcoming visitors from the rest of the country, but talks among the Atlantic premiers are ongoing. "You're only as good as the people you trust." P.E.I. Stephen McNeil says he is proud of the collaboration between the Atlantic premiers. The Canadian Press - Jul 2, 2020 / 2:01 pm | Story: 304322. More than three-quarters of Atlantic Canadian respondents (77 per cent) are against the idea, with four in 10 (42 per cent) completely opposed, and 35 per cent mostly opposed, the figures from Halifax-based Narrative Research show. An infectious disease modeller warns that allowing university students to leave the Atlantic bubble for Christmas break can be expected to cause outbreaks upon their return. either. : 220, NL: 491) aged 18 or older, from East Coast Voice. This, despite the fact that Nova Scotia's borders have never been closed to visitors. These have collectively paid off and put the region in an enviable position with minimal to no cases and no evidence of community spread. opened its borders to family members of Islanders in need of support, such as those living in long-term care, as well as to seasonal residents. P.E.I. "When it comes to reopening the Canadian borders to the United States within the next month, essentially all Atlantic Canadians oppose the prospect," Narrative Research said in a statement. (Newfoundland and Labrador allows only Maritime residents to enter, unless they have been granted exemptions.). McNeil said opening Nova Scotia’s borders to the rest of Canada would be the second step in the process of attracting more people to the province. Higgs says Atlantic Bubble won’t return any time soon. - File. Opposition to opening up the travel bubble was highest in Nova Scotia, at 80 per cent. Sheri Somerville says businesses are eager for COVID-19 … People in work-isolation must wear a mask at all times in public and stay in their household bubble. residents were the most likely to have travelled within the Atlantic bubble, at 38 per cent. Deonandan points out there's "nothing magical" about the 14-day isolation requirement either. HALIFAX— Nova Scotia’s premier says he is going to try for an agreement with other Atlantic bubble members on opening the province to the rest of the country, but he is not beholden to them. Has the Atlantic bubble already opened to the rest of Canada? On November 24, 2020, Prince Edward Island temporarily suspended participation in the Atlantic Travel Bubble to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the region; the situation continues to be assessed. St. John’s resident David Brake was in the process of planning a late-July trip to Prince Edward Island with his two children on the eve of the travel bubble’s opening. Debate continues over opening Atlantic bubble to rest of Canada. With the Atlantic bubble opening on July 3, Northumberland Ferries Ltd. will return to a seven-day schedule open to non-essential travel. The first will be creating an “Atlantic Bubble” of open borders between Atlantic Canadian provinces. New Brunswickers led the pack at four per cent, while Islanders were at just one per cent. Eighty-eight per cent of Atlantic Canadians completely oppose opening Canadian borders to … Comments are welcome while open. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Opposition to reopening the Atlantic borders to the rest of Canada was strongest among Nova Scotians at 80 per cent. Using data from the 2016 Census, the results were weighted by gender, age, and region to reflect population characteristics. "Newfoundland and Labrador's borders are closely monitored and protocols for entry are strictly enforced as they relate to the Atlantic Canada Bubble. Motorists line up to cross the Confederation Bridge as the so-called bubble for the Atlantic region begins amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Friday July 3, 2020. The plan would be to open to the rest of Canada later in the month. Premier Blaine Higgs says it will be at least another week before New Brunswick even considers opening up to the rest of Canada, but in a way, it already has through its Atlantic bubble agreement with Nova Scotia. Those who have traveled are more likely to be under the age of 55 and higher household income earners, the survey found. Higgs has said the resurgence of the virus some jurisdictions have seen is "very concerning," and any expansion must be done with caution with the start of the school year around the corner. The majority of Atlantic Canadians oppose opening up the region to the rest of the country within the next month and dropping the 14-day quarantine for incoming travellers, according to a new survey. Premier Blaine Higgs yesterday threw cold water on the idea of a quick return to the Atlantic bubble. St. John’s resident David Brake was in the process of planning a late-July trip to Prince Edward Island with his two children on the eve of the travel bubble’s opening. The province has recorded 176 cases of the respiratory disease since the pandemic began in mid-March. A A. On November 24, 2020, Prince Edward Island temporarily suspended participation in the Atlantic Travel Bubble to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the region; the situation continues to be assessed. ", Having said that, Deonandan thinks the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks within the Atlantic bubble from Canadian travellers who have self-isolated for 14 days is "low.". Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, anyone from any province or territory has been able to enter Nova Scotia for any reason as long as they self-isolated for 14 days, Heather Fairbairn, spokesperson for the Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed. "But findings suggest that residents are not confident that safety measures in place would protect us from a viral spread if borders were to open.". Debate continues over opening Atlantic bubble to rest of Canada. FREDERICTON – The CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says the sooner the Atlantic bubble can be restored, the better. Travellers still had to wait to go through checkpoints, however. The Atlantic bubble came into effect Friday morning, allowing residents of all four provinces to cross borders in the region for any reason, without the need to self-isolate upon arrival. Comments are welcome while open. June 24, 2020 - 1:01 PM. LOCKDOWN CHRISTMAS: Atlantic bubble will not open over holidays. An infectious disease modeller warns that allowing university students to leave the Atlantic bubble for Christmas break can be expected to cause outbreaks upon their return. McNeil dodged questions about exactly when an Atlantic Bubble will be announced. For example, New Brunswick dropped requirements in June for out-of-province workers to self-isolate, even though Nova Scotia still requires workers living in the province and working elsewhere to self-isolate for 14 days when arriving home. "So I would say, you know, we go through this 14 days, we'll look at other provinces and see where they're going, are they trending up, trending down. P.E.I. Two people have died and 168 have recovered. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Deonandan draws a comparison to social bubbles. parents worry bursting Atlantic bubble will impact school reopening – Jul 30, 2020. There is still no firm date on when Newfoundland and Labrador will be opening up to the Atlantic Provinces. That group responded to the province’s education plan last month, saying it was encouraged but deeply concerned about the idea of opening Nova Scotia to provinces outside the Atlantic bubble. The survey was conducted Aug. 5-9 with 3,373 Atlantic Canadians (NB: 1,115, N.S: 1,547, P.E.I. Earlier today, the Council of Atlantic Premiers announced travel restrictions in Atlantic Canada will be eased as COVID-19 case numbers remain … That timeline suggests an Atlantic Bubble announcement could come around the start of July. As of today, June 24, Nova Scotia continues to have no active cases of COVID-19. temporarily pulled out of the Atlantic bubble along with Newfoundland and Labrador on Nov. 23. CTV News Atlantic Reporter. "We do not have an opening date announcement as of [to] the exact date but it will be before the end of the year,” the notes read. Last week, the Island began allowing recreational visits by family members of residents who are Canadian citizens or have permanent residency status, but who live outside Atlantic Canada, provided they self-isolate for 14 days. “The opening of the Atlantic Bubble has been positive for Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Dicks-Peyton. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. The notes, continue, “We will open in phases with limited portions of the entire resort to re-open in phase one. Premier Blaine Higgs yesterday threw cold water on the idea of a quick return to the Atlantic bubble. Only about three per cent of Atlantic Canadians have travelled outside the region, within Canada, since the pandemic started. It also "makes little sense in terms of control of seeding [COVID-19] events," said Deonandan. As the big tech tyrants tighten their grip, join us for more free speech at Parler—the anti-censorship social media platform. People in work-isolation must wear a mask at all times in public and stay in their household bubble. McNeil says the recovery of the province's economy requires an open border, and that he would consider breaking away from the Atlantic bubble and opening Nova Scotia to the rest of Canada. will stay outside of the Atlantic travel bubble for another two weeks. Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, has said that non-essential travel will still be illegal over Christmas and the holidays. But the overall margin of error would be roughly +/- two percentage points. "We've taken much action in the past five months, through efforts like social distancing, remote working, personal bubbles, a regional bubble, and wearing masks. Marine Atlantic, a Crown corporation running ferry services between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, says 3,000 reservations were booked in the first six days after the Atlantic bubble was announced. That from Premier Dwight Ball who says there is still more work to be done with public health officials before that happens. That's the only way this works. As a "non-probability sample," —  a panel sample where residents have joined a panel to share their opinions — a margin of error was not applied, which is in accordance with CRIC Public Opinion Research Standards, Narrative Research said in a statement. New Brunswick has six active cases of COVID-19, all temporary foreign workers in Moncton who immediately went into self-isolation upon arrival. McNeil dodged questions about exactly when an Atlantic Bubble will be announced. Opposition to opening up the travel bubble was highest in Nova Scotia, at 80 per cent. A A. "Little support for such an action is evident, and opposition is strong," with 88 per cent completely opposed. P.E.I. - File . To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Atlantic bubble may open to Quebec’s Gaspé region, unsure about rest of Canada. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. "I thought the bubble idea was that the borders were sealed entirely," said Deonandan, an associate professor with the faculty of health sciences at the University of Ottawa. Atlantic premiers agree to open regional 'bubble' starting in July as cases of COVID-19 stabilize . One of these protocols is the requirement for persons travelling to provide proof of residency in Atlantic Canada.". Narrative Research conducted the online survey last week to "assess public perceptions and behaviours related to COVID-19," as Atlantic Canada entered its sixth month of the pandemic. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he expects travel restrictions to be relaxed early next month. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Premier Blaine Higgs says discussions on reopening … There have been 57,796 cases in the province including 5,658 deaths. (Newfoundland and Labrador allows only Maritime residents to enter, unless they have been granted exemptions.). child custody arrangements in New Brunswick. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. reports no new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, New Brunswick expands travel bubble into 2 Quebec border communities starting Saturday, family members of Islanders in need of support, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. “We’ve taken a lot of action over the past five months, through such efforts as social distancing, remote working, personal bubbles, a regional bubble and wearing masks. Some Atlantic bubble travelers say the hassle isn’t worth the trip – Jul 17, 2020 Quebec reported 180 new cases Tuesday. No New Cases of COVID-19, Atlantic Travel Bubble Announced. This all comes after New Brunswick’s Premier said today the Atlantic bubble would be coming in early July if all goes according to plan. It's a median only, based on the estimated incubation period of the coronavirus. "No decision has been made relating to any further lifting of the current travel ban," she said in an emailed statement. Residents of Avignon Regional County Municipality, which borders Restigouche County and includes Listuguj First Nation and Pointe-à-la-Croix, and of Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, which borders Madawaska County have been able to cross into the province for day-trips only since Aug. 1. "We too have been bringing family and friends to New Brunswick, and they would self-isolate for 14 days and then they're allowed to travel around to different provinces in the Atlantic region.". Everyone who tests positive, plus their contacts, plus everyone required to self-isolate, is required to answer questions from Public Health on their symptoms, their travel and their contacts. Premier Blaine Higgs says it will be at least another week before New Brunswick even considers opening up to the rest of Canada, but in a way, it already has through its Atlantic bubble … "We have the Atlantic bubble, and the idea of doing that was to allow free travel to people that have isolated, people that we considered that should have free movement within this region," he said. "I'll be … having calls with my Atlantic colleagues about the next step, but at this point we don't have any date in mind for reopening with the rest of Canada," he said Aug. 5. Since the bubble was announced, the vast majority of Atlantic Canadians (79 per cent) have not ventured outside their home province, according to the survey. The pandemic has been devastating for the economy, particularly in tourism-dependent towns across Nova Scotia. prepares for next phase of reopening and possibility of ‘Atlantic bubble’ By Kevin Bissett The Canadian Press Posted June 23, 2020 12:49 pm. visiting immediate family in New Brunswick. By Vincenzo Morello | english@rcinet.ca Posted: Wednesday, July … Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Atlantic Canada regional "bubble" to open Regional 'bubble' to open. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. "So this is a reciprocal kind of program and … so far, it's been working well," said Higgs, Epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan, calls it "surprising" and "strange.". According to the CBC, 300 to 400 vehicles came into P.E.I. The government of Newfoundland and Labrador and its Public Health officials are in regular discussions with federal, provincial and territorial partners on pan-Canadian strategies related to COVID-19, including border measures, according to a Department of Health and Community Services spokesperson. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. However, he said it should happen before his mid-July target of open borders with all of Canada. “Atlantic Canadians are clearly uncomfortable with the anticipated risk associated with opening our borders,” said Margaret Brigley, CEO and partner of Narrative Research Halifax, Thursday. FREDERICTON – The CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says the sooner the Atlantic bubble can be restored, the better. Satisfaction with the Atlantic bubble travel arrangements put in place by the provincial governments is high among travellers. With the exception of those who have the time to self isolate for 14 days, Atlantic Canada remains effectively closed to the rest of the country. On July 3, the Atlantic travel bubbled officially started on Canada's east coast and people were pretty eager to cross the border. With the Atlantic bubble opening on July 3, Northumberland Ferries Ltd. will return to a seven-day schedule open to non-essential travel. Everyone who tests positive, plus their contacts, plus everyone required to self-isolate, is required to answer questions from Public Health on their symptoms, their travel and their contacts. As of Thursday, New Brunswick has nine active cases of COVID-19, eight of whom are temporary foreign workers from Mexico. The Atlantic travel "bubble" that opened on July 3 allows residents to travel between the four provinces without being required to self-isolate for 14 days. "The entire idea behind a contiguous bubble of adjacent provinces is that there should be consistency of policy around how you manage the borders. The Atlantis megaresort in The Bahamas is planning to reopen its doors on July 7, Caribbean Journal has learned. Newfoundland residents, meanwhile, have been unlikely to travel at seven per cent.
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