A top doctor on Ontario’s COVID-19 scientific advisory committee says the province could face up to 40,000 new cases each day by the end of February if a virus variant that originated in the U.K. takes hold.
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Music store fined: Family trying piano broke gathering limits
Here’s what happened: a family of three came to Gladys’ store to pick up guitar strings. The store had already closed for the day, but she let the family in to purchase the strings. The father mentioned he was also looking to buy a piano for his son.
Given that the piano he was eyeing was about $5,000, he wanted to try out the piano before purchasing it. His request was perfectly reasonable, and Gladys gave him permission to tickle the ivories.
That’s when someone who likely deserves the 2020 title of “Ultimate COVID-Karen” wandered over and looked inside the store window. You see, there is an individual who “patrols” the strip plaza where Excel Music is located, dutifully ensuring that all the merchants play by the ‘rules.’
Police break up “illegal” outdoor hockey practice in Whitby, Ont.
Twelve children and coaches were found to be using an outdoor ice rink in the backyard and parents had also gathered to watch their children practice hockey. The police claim those in attendance were not socially distanced.
Independent MPP Randy Hillier comments on Roman Baber’s ejection from PC caucus over anti-lockdown letter
“It is so self evident, it is as clear as an uncloudy day, our response to COVID is far more enduring and far more harmful than the virus itself, and all the evidence and the facts are there. The people are not wanting to see the facts,” Hillier told The Post Millennial.
Ontario Doctors Being Asked To Prepare For ICU Triage Scenario
Earlier this week, the co-chair of the province’s COVID-19 health science table said if things don’t change, doctors will be forced to make some tough choices.
Now, it looks like they’re already preparing for that.
Michael Garron Hospital’s Dr. Michael Warner told CBC News that doctors are being asked to prepare to have to make choices between who gets care, and who doesn’t.
Fugitives wanted in Canada for murder, kidnapping found with an arsenal during U.S. traffic stop, police say
When a Minnesota State Trooper stopped a pickup truck for speeding on a U.S. highway this week, he not only discovered an arsenal of 67 suspected crime guns inside but two Toronto fugitives — one wanted for murder and the other for the kidnapping of a wealthy Chinese student.
Dayne Adrian Sitladeen, 29, and Muzamil Aden Addow, 29, are both wanted for high-profile crimes in Ontario.
Ontario continues to favour big-box stores during new lockdown
After the province of Ontario enacted a second state of emergency, businesses deemed non-essential are now forced to cease curb-side pickup and close by 8 p.m. However, the new rules continue to make exceptions for big-box stores and large retailers.
Ontario town reignites opposition to wind farm after court overturns cancellation
The community of North Stormont, Ont. has repeatedly asserted its unwillingness to host the Nation Rise Wind Farm, despite the previous Liberal government’s attempts.
“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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.