The province says police and bylaw officers will have the power to enforce the stay-at-home order and issue tickets to rule-breakers, but hasn’t given details on how that will play out.
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‘We are at a dangerous point’: Projections show 2nd wave deaths in Ontario could exceed first wave
Ontario’s COVID-19 science table released their latest projections this morning, detailing alarming new findings that paint a dire picture for the province over the coming months.
Police charge organizers of two anti-mask events in Hamilton
Hamilton police have charged the organizers of two anti-mask events that were attended by dozens of people in contravention of the provincial lockdown rules.
Google and Facebook got growing share of federal ad dollars after Justin Trudeau took power
Google and Facebook received a growing share of the federal government’s advertising budget after the Trudeau Liberals took power, as Ottawa quadrupled how much it spent each year on ads from the American web giants between 2015 and 2019.
“You’re an embarrassment to Calgary”: protesters shame Mayor after top staffer travels to Hawaii
Every Saturday and Sunday, protesters gather on the square outside Calgary City Hall to voice their angst and disapproval with the ongoing coronavirus restrictions handed down by the province.
Quebec couple fined $3,000 for wife walking husband on leash after curfew
CTV Montreal reporter Kelly Greig confirmed with police in Sherbrooke, QC that a married couple each received $1,500 fines after they were caught with the wife walking her husband on a leash (like a dog). Along with essential workers, dog-walkers are one of the very few groups of people who are currently allowed to be out after 8 p.m.
Young girl protests B.C. ban on outdoor hockey: “Please tell me why Sidney Crosby can play and I can’t”
Over the weekend in Kelowna, B.C., a young girl was seen outside of a crowded Costco holding a protest sign reading, “Please tell me why Sidney Crosby can play and I can’t.” The sign was a reference to new COVID-19 restrictions that prevent members of the public from playing hockey outside, due to limits on gatherings. Meanwhile, professional NHL players will be allowed to play through the 2020 season.
Here’s what you need to know about Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions
With Ontario facing dangerously high rates of COVID-19 that could result in many more deaths, Premier Doug Ford declared a second provincial emergency Tuesday and announced a slate of new restrictions in an effort to bring the virus under control.
Ontario daily COVID-19 deaths expected to double in February, overwhelm health system: modelling
Ontario health officials have said that without a “significant reductions in contacts,” the health system will be overwhelmed amid a rising number of COVID-19 infections and mortality will exceed the first wave totals, even with their vaccination efforts.
Trudeau extends border shutdown to February 21
“This will keep people on both sides of the border safe,” Trudeau stated during today’s COVID-19 address.
Federal Conservatives rule out working with right-wing Rebel News
The federal Conservatives decided to no longer engage with Rebel News, hours after an e-mailed interview exchange between Leader Erin O’Toole’s staff and the far-right outlet was published.
Mr. O’Toole’s office participated in an interview with Rebel News on Mr. O’Toole’s behalf. After it was published on Monday, Mr. O’Toole’s office said it would no longer respond to the controversial group and the Leader would not do interviews with them either.
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FERNANDO: Curfews & More Restrictions Are Not The Answer
If I told you a year ago that Canadians would not only be accepting of government-mandated curfews, but downright supportive of them, I would have seemed like a crazy person.
And yet, that’s where we find ourselves today.
Ontario nurses under investigation after travelling to Washington D.C. to allegedly take part in anti-lockdown event on day of riot
In videos posted to social media by the group, “Nurses Against Lockdowns” the women are seen addressing the crowd at the “Global Frontline Nurses” summit in Washington DC, an event that was scheduled to take place in front of the U.S. Supreme Court just hours before a group of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building, breaking windows and tearing through the offices of elected officials.
Trudeau shuffles ministers
Winnipeg MP Jim Carr is returning as a full cabinet member after stepping aside for cancer treatments.
The move was announced in a cabinet shuffle this morning that saw four members in total take on new roles.
Carr stepped down as the minister of international trade diversification following a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, after experiencing flu-like symptoms during the 2019 federal election campaign, though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed him as a special representative for the region.