The seven-day average of daily cases has climbed to … 1 like • 4 shares. COVID-19: Curfew Starts at 8pm Tonight – What You Need To Know. Posted Jan 11, 2021 11:45 am PDT. Legault said the curfew, which is a first for a Canadian province during the pandemic, would be a form of "shock therapy" required to bring the number of hospitalizations back down. An Ontario-wide curfew is being discussed to try and curb the surge in new COVID-19 cases and help an overburdened hospital system, sources tell 680 NEWS. Ontario has been having a "significant week" — in a bad way — according to chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams. I live in Ontario, Canada and we're gonna get a curfew soon, probably 8pm-5am. Enhanced enforcement will be implemented with the stay at home order and for those not following the new and existing measures. No curfew being considered in Ontario ahead of new lockdown measures to be announced Tuesday. She said the Ford government could "wait and see" if Quebec's curfew works and possibly look at regional curfews in this province. Shorter curfew hours will be imposed on Metro Manila as the region shifts from the enhanced community quarantine to the looser modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Southern Ontario schools will not reopen for in-class learning next week On Wednesday night, Quebec became the first region in Canada to implement a curfew. by RICHARD SOUTHERN AND NEWS STAFF. Police patrolling Toronto streets during COVID-19 lockdown. The curfew in that region currently starts at 9:30 p.m. Legault said he is imposing the health order on Montreal and Laval as a preventive measure despite the fact new, daily COVID-19 cases in the region have been stable. Still, it's one of the tools provincial officials are considering, he said. BREAKING: All options, including curfew, 'on the table' for Ontario. http://www.nation.co.keCurfew hours revised to begin at 8pm-4am in affected areas - Uhuru First and foremost, what you need to know is “the public is required … With reports new modelling numbers will indicate there could be as many as 18,000 new infections a day by the end of May, if trends continue, Queen’s Park is considering a number of new restrictions. By Nick Westoll , Travis Dhanraj & David Akin Global News Posted April 15, 2021 2:53 pm . MONTREAL — Hundreds of people gathered in Old Montréal tonight in defiance of a new 8 p.m. curfew. Ford added that the province has never believed in a police state, and a curfew means no one can leave their home. The curfew had been at 9:30 p.m. but Quebec's premier advanced it as a preventive measure because COVID-19 cases had risen sharply over the past week. Also being considered is new restrictions on nonessential construction. On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford announced that effective Thursday, January 14 at 12:01 am, a stay at home order will be implemented. He was asked about a curfew and indicated he would make a decision on any rule changes within days, taking his direction from Williams. East of Ottawa, the town of Hawkesbury, Ont., is also intertwined with its neighbour of Grenville, Que. Ottawa Public Health prefers telling people what they can do and informing them of risks, rather than telling people what they can't do, agreed her board chair Coun. In a press conference on Tuesday, Dr. David Williams, the province's chief medical officer of health, said that an Ontario curfew for the province is currently "on the table." Starting today the curfew hours will be from 8pm to 5am, according to a statement released by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). With their Quebec neighbours soon to be under an 8 p.m. curfew to rein in the spread of COVID-19, Ontarians are waiting to see if they might also soon be forced to stay home. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank … The resumption of the 8pm lockdown curfew in Quebec has prompted numerous residents to come out in protest of Premier Francois Legault’s strict regulations in the Canadian province. 0. I am not an anti masker or anti vaxxer in any way whatsoever but if they impose an 8pm curfew in Toronto/Ontario, I might have a full blown mental health crisis — rach (@dearlyrach) January 6, 2021 The curfew had been at 9:30 p.m. but Quebec's premier advanced it as a preventive measure because COVID-19 … Global News - Nick Westoll , Travis Dhanraj & David Akin • 17h. An instance of apparent police brutality by the Montreal Police (SPVM) on Saturday have also prompted increased scrutiny of Montreal’s enforcement of its curfew. The Government of Ontario is implementing a stay at home order instead of a curfew, and some might wonder what the difference is between the two. Comments are welcome while open. Feature Photos Courtesy of TNN. On r/ontario it seems many people are against this!! The province has broken single-day records for new cases and deaths, hospitalizations are the highest seen during this pandemic and up to 9.8 per cent of COVID-19 tests are coming back positive, he said. Officials in Ottawa are waiting to see what decision Ontario makes. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. The Ontario government has declared a second state of emergency since the coronavirus pandemic began and has issued a curfew. Sources tell me the provincial gov’t is considering an 8pm-5am curfew (Same as Quebec) w/ exemptions for essential workers and some others. He said health officials are near-unanimous that the heavy presence of virus variants will soon cause cases to rise rapidly in the densely populated area. Starting Saturday, Quebecers will have to be inside between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., with a limited number of exceptions. I don't know whether to be happy or sad. Police will be able to stop, question and fine people outside if they don't have a valid reason. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1. Cars aren’t driving around, nothing at all.”. He made note of Quebec, saying the streets are empty after 8 pm. Ford's cabinet has been meeting "regularly," and all options are "on the table," including a curfew, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said on Thursday. Provincewide curfew likely off the table in Ontario as Ford government considers new restrictions: source Published Friday, April 16, 2021 9:04AM EDT Last Updated Friday, April 16, … He later added he'd be speaking with Quebec Premier François Legault. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. The same … News | March 29, 2020. TORONTO -- The Ontario government is not considering a curfew for the province but will announce stricter lockdown restrictions on Tuesday in response to the escalating COVID-19 crisis. 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. Last Updated Jan 11, 2021 at 11:48 am PDT. The order means everyone must stay home and only go out for essential trips, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing healthcare services, for exercise or for essential work. Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive content, contests, and perks direct to you. As part of a suite of measures in response to record-high COVID-19 cases in Ontario, multiple sources tell Global News Premier Doug Ford and members … Read more on globalnews.ca. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Add some “good” to your morning and evening. Quebecers will have to be inside between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has prepared an operational plan “to carry out the objectives the Summary Offences (Curfew) Order 2020, that goes into effect at 8pm toninght (March 29). broken single-day records for new cases and deaths. COVID-19: Ontario cabinet considering curfew, construction closures, travel restrictions. The trends are worrying, but Dr. Williams did not state his position during a Thursday news conference about whether Ontario should follow Quebec's lead and impose a curfew. "We're asking a lot of people right now and I think people, for the most part, are doing their best," said Egli. For 10 months we've been crying about our freedom and the danger of the government taking away our god given liberties. He said the term can mean different things in different places and curfews can be hard to enforce. The curfew goes into effect from January 8 and will be in place until February 8. Ottawa's bylaw department has found it more effective to educate and warn people than to ticket them, he added. It is from 8 pm to 5 am to help stop the spread of the virus. Ontario still considering COVID-19 curfew With their Quebec neighbours soon to be under an 8 p.m. curfew to rein in the spread of COVID-19, Ontarians … That is just one of the measures being considered by Premier Doug Ford and his cabinet, although no final decision has been made. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. When asked how this differs from a curfew, which Quebec implemented last week to ensure people stay home from 8 pm to 5 am, Ford responded, “I’ve never been in favour of a curfew, and I’ll tell you why I’ve never been in favour of a curfew; that’s a hard, hard lockdown. Premier Doug Ford left a possible public curfew on the table Wednesday as the province passed the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 cases. Editor's Choice: The OPP Says Man Charged With Not Having Insurance Told Police He 'Didn't Believe' In It. Discussions about methods to quickly lower case counts are important, Etches said, though "not necessarily the curfew.". The couple were spotted by Sherbrooke police at 9 p.m. on Saturday, one hour after Quebec’s province-wide 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew had just come into effect. April 15, 2021 5:33 PM 1 mins reading. Ontario may be under stay-at-home orders amid another provincewide shutdown but, as of April 2021, we have yet to be issued a curfew. The four-week curfew will require residents in Gatineau and across Quebec to remain at home between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. People who violate the overnight curfew risk a fine of $1,000 to $6,000. 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). Ontario Premier Doug Ford puts his mask back on during the daily briefing at Humber River Hospital in Toronto on Tuesday November 24, 2020. Hawkesbury Mayor Paula Assaly can understand why Quebec has imposed the curfew given the threat it sees. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Government sources say Ontario is not currently considering imposing a curfew. … An announcement … For 10 months Redditors ridiculed us, shamed us, and bullied us. Prime Minister Doug Ford said the state of emergency would be valid for at least 28 days. Roberto Wakerell-Cruz Montreal, QC. Ontario declares second state of emergency, issues stay at home order Toronto, Peel and York schools to remain closed until February When asked how this differs from a curfew, which Quebec implemented last week to ensure people stay home from 8 pm to 5 am, Ford responded, “I’ve never been in favour of a curfew, and I’ll tell you why I’ve never been in favour of a curfew; that’s a hard, hard lockdown. Those who decide not to abide by orders will be subject to set fines and/or prosecution under both the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act (ROA) and EMCPA. With their Quebec neighbours soon to be under an 8 p.m. curfew to rein in the spread of COVID-19, Ontarians are waiting to see if they might also soon be forced to stay home. With files from Radio-Canada's Denis Babin. Pandemic circumstances are moving at "the pace of lightning," Premier Doug Ford had said Wednesday. Ford has scheduled an update for 10 a.m. Ottawa's medical officer of health, Dr. Vera Etches, said this week that restrictions on people's movements in the Gatineau, Que., area could help reduce transmission in Ottawa because the cities are so connected. The stay-at-home order goes into effect Thursday at 12:01 am and all Ontario residents are required to stay … According to an article from Global News, Doug Ford and the Ontario government are considering implementing a curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., similar to the one Quebec announced last week. Solicitor General Sylvia Jones added that the stay at home order allows and “empowers” provincial offence officers, specifically bylaw enforcement officers, to also issue tickets and disperse crowds larger than five if they don’t belong to the same household. A clock shown shortly after 8 p.m. on the corner of an empty street in Montreal, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. ET Friday. Penalties can include up to a year in jail. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. #Onpoli #COVID19Ontario. “The last thing I’ve ever believed in is a curfew, where police are chasing you down your driveway after 8 o’clock,” he said. Ontario Curfew : Curfew not on the table as Ontario cabinet debates COVID ... / Barbara yaffe, ontario's associate chief medical officer of health, confirmed during a press conference on monday there isn't much to support the implementation of curfews, dr.. .about the curfew that seems to be pending for ontario and what this means for civil liberties. People need to limit their movements for the lockdown in Ottawa to be as effective as possible, she told CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning. (Elena Berd / Shutterstock), Ontario declares second state of emergency, issues stay at home order, Toronto, Peel and York schools to remain closed until February. "If things get worse, I think [Ontario] might just go for a little bit more drastic measures," she said. 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. COVID-19: Ontario cabinet currently considering curfew, construction closures, travel restrictions. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Keith Egli. “Because I believe in the people of Ontario, and as soon as you tell the people of Ontario you’ve lost trust and there’s police down the street chasing you, you might as well put in the white flag.”. Canada’s first provincewide COVID curfew coming into force Curfew from 8pm to 5am will be in place until at least February 8 as Quebec seeks to … “. COVID-19. “There are many things we can do as a government, but at the end of the day people have to understand how serious this is and how by staying home, it will in fact save lives,” she said. 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