CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the COVID-19 rules and regulations in Ottawa and Gatineau. Rate of active COVID-19 cases in B.C. Foreign buyer tax plan may not address housing affordability: Experts. – The Government of Quebec has announced that the city of Gatineau and the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais will be at the red alert level effective Sunday, October 11. BNN Bloomberg’s Tara Weber has the details. As Ontario's COVID-19 cases surge, the province said it may be forced to impose more restrictions from Stage 2 and even Stage 1 in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Quebec government has declared Gatineau and the adjacent MRC-des-Collines-de-l’Outaouais to be red zones, the most restrictive category in the province’s colour-coded COVID … Gatineau entered Quebec’s COVID-19 “Red Zone” at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, largely because Ottawa was named by Ontario Premier Doug Ford as one of three Ontario cities to … The different jurisdictions means there's different rules in effect for Ottawa and Gatineau. As the restrictions related to COVID-19 gradually ease, the designated days period will not be extended beyond August 28, 2020. Premier Francois Legault announced the restrictions in all red zones in Quebec, including Gatineau, will continue until at least Jan. 11. Why housing is still the best investment for most Canadians. Gatineau, Que., and the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais are being upgraded to the maximum level on Quebec's COVID-19 alert scale, which brings a set of new restrictions on people and businesses. Level 2–Early Warning; Level 3–Alert ; Level 4–Maximum Alert; Search by region or city. Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin said the province needs strong measures to ensure the coronavirus outbreak doesn't get out of control, as it has in some places in Europe. The Quebec government is reminding residents in Gatineau and other red zones across the province that all public and private gatherings are prohibited during the COVID-19 pandemic, and violators could face fines for illegal gatherings. 2 min read. Ontario Premier Doug Ford arrives at a press conference at Queen's Park during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. , THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will announce new restrictions for COVID-19 … Northern Ireland has moved to a new set of Covid restrictions and Scotland is making changes to its five-tier system. Airbnb rolls out restrictions in Canada to prevent New Year's Eve parties . In an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott, the retailers argue that shutting down Toronto and Peel Region to restrict the virus's spread hasn't reduced the number of shoppers. November 18, 2020 06:32 AM Signage is seen on Manulife Financial Corp.'s office tower in Toronto, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. The restrictions cover a range of activities, including social gatherings at home, bar and restaurant capacity limits, alcohol serving hours and the number of people at church. Both Gatineau and parts of the Outaouais were upgraded to the maximum level on Quebec's COVID-19 alert scale in early October.. The new restrictions, announced after Quebec reported 750 new coronavirus cases, take effect 12:01 a.m. COVID-19: Quebec restrictions may persist into December, expert says Share this article in your social network Share this Story: COVID-19 infection shuts down second Gatineau sports complex The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital in Quebec now sits at 591, an increase of four from Sunday. Toronto and Peel regions will enter lockdown-level restrictions, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Friday, given the “alarming” rate of COVID-19 transmission in certain communities. Canadian home sales drop 0.7% in October in sign of cooling. The measures allow indoor dining in bars and restaurants, and fitness centres, gyms and movie theatres to open. Quebec, Ontario in second COVID-19 wave; restrictions return Quebec is returning to a stepped-up lockdown in two of its biggest cities and the premier of … – Given that Gatineau is in the red zone, starting on October 15, organized sport and recreational activities are suspended until further notice. Avoid non-essential travel to Halifax and Hants County locations that have additional restrictions and protective measures in place. Since the onset of COVID-19, the NCC has worked to provide public access to its assets while respecting public health directives. Nov 26 November 2020. However, certain public drop-in activities will continue, with the proper hygiene practices. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Québec; Measures in force. under the latest COVID-19 restrictions. TORONTO - A coalition of about 50 retailers is calling on the Ontario government to lift COVID-19 restrictions for non-essential stores it claims is making things worse. In the Outaouais, 58 new cases were reported Monday. A designated caregiver can be a family member, spouse, friend or other support person, and they must have an established caregiving relationship with the resident before COVID-19. Code Orange: Eastern Ontario Health Unit rejoins Ottawa in 'Restrict' level for COVID-19 restrictions . Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Québec Level 4–Maximum Alert (red) Level 4–Maximum Alert includes targeted and additional more restrictive measures that could extend to prohibiting non-essential activities in situations where risk cannot be sufficiently contained, while avoiding the generalized confinement that was experienced during the first wave of the pandemic as much as possible. To date, this has meant enjoying the outdoors while ensuring safe physical distancing. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has imposed tough new restrictions on businesses and social events in a bid to control the increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the province. The Canadian Press. We encourage clients to complete their required actions now if they are in a position to do so, rather than wait until after the end of the period of designated days. Quebec will announce next week if it will add more COVID-19 restrictions MPs agree unanimously: Time to create a 9-8-8 suicide hotline number … The new three-tier system of Covid-19 restrictions has begun in England. COVID-19 – Gatineau's Economic Development Tactical Intervention Committee Expands its Field of Action (April 1, 2020) COVID-19 – Restrictions on Access to Municipal Parks (March 26, 2020) Gatineau is Closing its Administrative Offices and Maintaining its Essential Services (March 24, 2020) References. ET on Thursday and are set to last for 28 days, until Oct. 28, in the red zones. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Outaouais, so do concerns that the area including Maniwaki, Que., could soon be declared a red zone, the most severe level on the province's pandemic alert scale. On Saturday, Nov. 7, Ottawa moved into the new "Orange-Restrict" level of Ontario's colour-coded tiered system for COVID-19 restrictions. Gatineau has taken this decision under advisement. Here is why team sports are allowed to continue in B.C. The NCC’s Framework for Public Use of Its Assets has been easing toward greater access to our assets. COVID-19 – Specifications about public drop-in activities. COVID-19 - Restrictions on access to municipal parks Gatineau, March 26, 2020. Cottage prices rise amid demand from remote workers, retirees. Santa Claus granted COVID-19 travel exemption to … Ireland on Friday announced a staggered easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions to allow some businesses to reopen and for families to gather ahead of Christmas. … On this page: Alert levels map; Search by municipality or region; Alert levels map Legend. Effective immediately, all play structures and sports fields are off limits. doubles that of Ontario. COVID-19 – Gatineau announces new red alert level measures Gatineau, October 10, 2020. – Further to the latest instructions from the Government of Quebec and the Direction de la santé publique, the Executive Committee has decided to place restrictions on the use of municipal parks. Gatineau, October 15, 2020. Gouvernement du Québec Home ; Manulife buys two-tower residential property in Gatineau for $63 million.