Police departments across Quebec issued dozens of $1,550 fines as the province’s curfew went into effect, it was reported.
“China eats weird animals disease”
Maxime Bernier: Lockdowns are “An Experiment and an Experiment that didn’t Work”
“I said, I think it was in March, last March. That you know, lockdowns are not the solution, and now they are doubled on it. Now we have lockdowns and a curfew here in Quebec, and maybe in other provinces.. And why is it not the solution? Because it isn’t working. And at the same time, you know, we need to have our freedom, and governments actually, right now, are looking at us as irresponsible children that they must tell what to do. But we are responsible citizens, and we don’t need lockdowns to fight this virus.”
Dr. Fauci warns Covid variant found in South Africa could pose threat to antibody drugs
A mutated and more infectious coronavirus strain first identified in South Africa is “disturbing” and could pose a threat to Covid antibody treatments, White House advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
“Call the cops” — they’re supposed to enforce mask EXEMPTIONS, too! Man fined $500 at bar
The masked madness continues, as this mandate is being heavily enforced on one side but entirely disregarded on the other. Mask exemptions seem to be clearly laid out in all provincial and municipal orders, and yet, time and time again we are seeing that businesses aren’t respecting them, and enforcement is increasingly heavy handed.
New York Times says we should wear TWO masks as Joe Biden prepares 100-day mask mandate
The New York Times published an article on Tuesday advocating for its readers to double up on masking as a method for extra protection against coronavirus.
“Double-masking isn’t necessary for everyone,” the article states, but it could be helpful “for people with thin or flimsy face coverings.”
Schools are spreading COVID-19 in Montreal, new study finds
Concludes elementary schools reopening will probably undermine any possible benefits from the partial lockdown in effect.
Japan to halt entry of all nonresident foreign nationals
Japan will suspend the entry of all nonresident foreign nationals into the country as part of its efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday.
So a Segway cop rolls up to an anti-lockdown protest in Red Deer, Alberta…
Albertans are experiencing something we would have thought was unthinkable just a few short months ago. The government of Alberta has made protesting the government itself illegal.
Ontario to lay out ‘legal parameters’ of stay-at-home order amid coronavirus pandemic
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.
Jogger is stopped by Covid marshal for ‘breathing heavily’ on run
Locked-down Britons are today questioning if the Covid crackdown has gone too far after a jogger was stopped by a marshal for ‘breathing heavily’, while a daughter was slapped with a £60 fine for visiting her dementia-suffering mother.
Ontario reports 2961 new Covid cases
Ontario is reporting 2,961 cases of #COVID19 and over 50,900 tests completed. Locally, there are 738 new cases in Toronto, 536 in Peel, 245 in Windsor-Essex County, 219 in York Region and 171 in Hamilton.
— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) January 13, 2021
Ford government officials to publish ‘legal parameters’ of how to enforce new stay-at-home order
The Ontario government is expected to provide more details today regarding its newly issued stay-at-home order, which takes effect tomorrow.
The province says it will publish the “legal parameters” for the order online today and offer more clarification on the measure.
As of tomorrow, residents will have to stay home except for essential purposes such as grocery shopping, accessing health care and exercising.
CNN Shutting Down Airport Broadcasts Now That Captive Audience is Largely Gone
“The steep decline in airport traffic because of COVID-19, coupled with all of the new ways that people are consuming content on their personal devices, has lessened the need for the CNN Airport Network.”
‘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.
“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.