So again, wear your mask, wear your mask, wear your mask. “There is all kinds of health. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. McMaster issues 'last call' order for alcoholic sales at bars, restaurants, epartment of Health and Environmental Control, ordered non-essential businesses to close, Colorado CEO Pulled Gun On Hispanic Man Who Pulled Into His Driveway, Cops Say. McMaster issues 'last call' order for alcoholic sales at bars, restaurants2020-07-10T16:09:09Z. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has banned alcohol sales in bars and restaurants after 11 p.m. to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Vacationers traveled to the SC beach despite growing concerns about the the spread of COVID-19. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has taken aim at alcohol sales in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The governor added that older people, who are more at risk of becoming dangerously ill from the virus, suffered from loneliness while staying isolated from younger families. Getty People walk on the boardwalk on July 4, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The university says future enforcement will include a follow-up by security services, or a university violation notice with a fine. Medicinal pot is also available in other forms like pills. The ban also includes vaping, the school says. McMaster said he continues to weigh a number of factors as he decides what restrictions to keep and which ones to lift. Follow those rules and we’ll get through this.”. One week later, establishments were allowed to reopen dine-in services at 50% capacity. South Carolina Gov. The late-night alcohol sales ban comes amid a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, especially among younger adults. McMaster issues 'last call' order for alcoholic sales at bars, restaurantsGov. Keep that distance. McMaster University banning smoking on all campuses, Keep sugary drinks out of city facilities, public health experts say, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. He explained that by prohibiting alcohol sales in bars and restaurants after 11 p.m., he hopes to encourage young adults to behave more responsibly in regard to guarding themselves against the virus. The “about us” sections of many CSSAs—which are on numerous university campuses around the world including in Canada, the United States,  Europe, and Australia—say the clubs were founded or supported by the Chinese consulates or embassies. McMaster cautioned that businesses that do not comply with the order could face fines and have their liquor licenses revoked. Individual cities and counties in South Carolina now require face coverings in public but there is no statewide mandate. It was the determination of the SRA (Student Representative Assembly) that CSSA had violated those rules,” McMaster University Student Union president Joshua Marando said in an emailed response. The student union at McMaster University, which shut down China’s Confucius Institute years ago, has banned a club with close links to Beijing. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has said that CSSAs “alert Chinese consulates and embassies when Chinese students, and American schools, stray from the Communist Party line.”. "We see this as a kind of natural extension of what's going on in society.". There’s mental health. Keep that distance. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The governor explained his decision in a prepared statement: We know that young adults who are rapidly contracting the virus and spreading it into our communities frequently congregate in late-night atmospheres which simply are not conducive to stopping its continued transmission. McMaster and health officials both stressed that the visits must be done safely. McMaster says starting on Jan. 1, cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, mini-cigars, pipes, water pipes, hookah, shisha, and pot will be banned on any university property. McMaster says starting on Jan. 1, cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, mini-cigars, pipes, water pipes, hookah, shisha, and pot will be banned on any university property. Henry McMaster bans alcohol sales in bars and restaurants after 11PM to curb the spread of COVID-19. The stay-at-home order expired on May 4 and restaurants with outdoor seating were also allowed to resume on that day. "A tobacco and smoke-free campus is the next important step towards fulfilling our responsibilities as educators, healthcare professionals and to the communities we serve.". In 2013, another organization used by Beijing to spread its soft power, the Confucius Institute (CI), was closed at McMaster by the university administration because of its discriminatory hiring practices. Governor Henry McMaster said that he will not lift the executive order that bans crowds in sports and entertainment performances in South Carolina. “Don’t cough or sneeze or get too close to people, particularly the older people because although our younger people may feel just fine and show absolutely no signs or symptoms, they might be just carrying that virus, as we know from the statistics, and unintentionally inflict permanent damage. As reported by The Epoch Times, a stipulation on the hiring contract of CI teachers requires that they do not practice Falun Dafa, a spiritual meditation practice also known as Falun Gong that is persecuted by the Chinese regime. McMaster urged constituents to take the health crisis seriously in order to move past it and keep more vulnerable age groups safe. The ban also includes smoking of medicinal marijuana, said McMaster Assistant Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Wanda McKenna. WCBD-TV Wash your hands. "Tobacco cessation is the single most important change a person can make to improve their overall health," said Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Hamilton's medical officer of health, in a statement. “And we hope that this will help all of us, particularly the younger generations, to realize just how serious this virus us and how much is at stake if we don’t see these infection rates start dropping.” He pointedly addressed younger residents when he said, “It’s time for our younger adults to behave like mature adults.”. McMaster is congratulated on taking this very important and meaningful step.". McKenna says the school's focus will be on "gentle persuasion" over heavy fines. Comments are welcome while open. 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). The mandate takes effect on July 11 and will remain in place until further notice. McMaster described his executive mandate as a “last-call” order during a news conference on July 10. He said the order applies to 8,000 bars and restaurants across the state. A federal judge has temporarily halted an executive order delivered by South Carolina Gov. "Cannabis would be included in [the ban], but there are other forms that are available for individuals prescribed medical marijuana," McKenna told CBC News in an interview. The university says students and faculty will not be permitted to smoke in their vehicles when parked on McMaster property. The university says it "recognizes the unique relationship that many Indigenous cultures have with traditional and sacred medicines," and so some exemptions against the policy will be granted on request to certain members of the community. The student union’s governing body made the decision this week to strip the student club status of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), citing a rule against conduct that would put the safety of people at risk. "Smoking is a personal choice. “Many of the young people in our state as well as around the county seem not to be taking the virus as seriously as they should,” McMaster said. Retailers were allowed to reopen on April 20. South Carolina was among the last states in the nation to issue a stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic. For the first few months, the school says, anyone found to be breaking the new no-smoking policy will be asked to stop smoking and be referred to a cessation program. "Stopping tobacco use and not being subject to second-hand smoke help prevent chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke and cancer while improving quality of life. The student union at McMaster University, which shut down China’s Confucius Institute years ago, has banned a club with close links to Beijing.. A McMaster spokesperson at the time said they closed the CI because “hiring decisions in China were not being done the way we would want to do the hiring.”. Former Canadian Security Intelligence Service head Richard Fadden said during a 2010 speech while still serving with the agency that CIs are controlled by Chinese embassies and consulates, and linked them with Beijing’s efforts to influence Canadian policy. This includes personalizing content and advertising. Be careful,” McMaster urged. A McMaster University building in a file photo. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Henry McMaster that banned abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid funds. The university says that programs and resources for quitting smoking will be offered for free on campus. Wear your mask. Online chats on the Chinese social media platform WeChat seen by The Epoch Times at the time showed students saying they had been asked by the Chinese consulate to report their observations about the event to the consulate, and to notify the CSSA to launch a complaint about the event to the university administration. Sonia Zhao, a Falun Dafa adherent from China who came to work at the McMaster CI, had to sign the contract as she was concerned if she didn’t sign, it would be revealed that she is an adherent and would face persecution—a fate her mother suffered because of her belief in the practice.

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