Phase two for most of Ontario starts Friday
Most regions of Ontario outside of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area will see more businesses and activities open Friday. That includes restaurant patios, hair salons and swimming pools. Doug Ford also announced an increase yesterday that many are waiting for: An increase in social gatherings from 5-10 people.
Also, places of worship will be able to reopen at 30% capacity. Weddings and funerals, with limits on social gatherings to 10 people.
Businesses and services permitted to reopen with proper health and safety measures in place in regions entering Stage 2 include:
– Outdoor dine-in services at restaurants, bars and other establishments, including patios, curbside, parking lots and adjacent properties;
– Select personal and personal care services with the proper health and safety measures in place, including tattoo parlours, barbershops, hair salons and beauty salons;
– Shopping malls under existing restrictions, including food services reopening for take-out and outdoor dining only;
– Tour and guide services, such as bike and walking, bus and boat tours, as well as tasting and tours for wineries, breweries and distilleries;
– Water recreational facilities such as outdoor splash pads and wading pools, and all swimming pools;
– Beach access and additional camping at Ontario Parks;
– Camping at private campgrounds;
– Outdoor-only recreational facilities and training for outdoor team sports, with limits to enable physical distancing;
– Drive-in and drive-through venues for theatres, concerts, animal attractions and cultural appreciation, such as art installations;
– Film and television production activities, with limits to enable physical distancing.
Mayor Brian Bigger issues statement following Provincial Announcement
Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger is issuing a word of caution… he is not the only one to do this saying this phase two is good and welcome news for everyone in Greater Sudbury. Here is the full statement:
“This is good and welcome news for everyone in Greater Sudbury. It is a testament to your patience and endurance, we sacrificed early and those efforts have shown positive results,” said Bigger in his statement. “As we slowly step back closer toward normal with the opening of some small business, restaurant patios, public spaces and houses of worship – let’s still remind ourselves of the need to be diligent and safe. Let’s respect space and each other as we are finally able to enjoy just a few of the small aspects of life that we could not access the past couple of months.”
1 new fire in the North East
One new fire was discovered in the Northeast yesterday. Sudbury 19 is being held at 0.1 of a hectare and is located south of Loon Lake. The fire hazard ranges from low to high across the region.
Vacant fields cost the city of North Bay $85k
Vacant baseball and soccer fields are scoring some high numbers with the city of North Bay. The City of North Bay is estimating a loss of$85,000 in revenue related to field and park rentals due to COVID-19. That figure is only based on bookings until the end of June.
Multi-vehicle collision under investigation
Temiskaming OPP is investigating a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Whitewood Avenue in the City of Temiskaming Shores. A motor vehicle was travelling westbound lost control and collided with a hydro pole, four residences in two other vehicles. A total of three people, all teens were involved in the collision and needed EMS response.
Early morning fire in Sault Ste Marie
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services is investigating a fire at St. Paul Catholic elementary school. The call came in this morning… little is known except to say it came in at about 5 a.m. near the northeast corner of the elementary school.
Also…
Cambrian College continues with virtual open house this week
And Cambrian College is c continuing through a Virtual Spring Open House… all this week. It’s a four-day event, compared to the usual 1-day event when done in person. For more, click here.
