Ontario has announced that a “provincewide shutdown” will begin on Boxing Day and last for four weeks in southern areas of the province and two weeks in northern areas. The government had previously planned to implement the measures beginning on Christmas Eve, sources told Global… Read More »Ontario to enter ‘provincewide shutdown’ on Boxing Day
The Ontario government has announced Hamilton will be entering the province’s grey lockdown phase of coronavirus-related restrictions as of 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 21. The provincial government’s restrictions are set to be in place for a minimum of 28 days. “In Hamilton, the number of… Read More »Here’s what you can and can’t do in Hamilton during coronavirus lockdown stage
The B.C. government is getting rid of fine payment reminders in order to make COVID-19 rule-breakers pay their fine within 30 days of a court ruling or dispute period ending. The province is asking ICBC, which collects ticket fines on behalf of the government, to… Read More »B.C. to eliminate payment reminders in bid to get COVID-19 rule-breakers to pay fines
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 an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott, the retailers argue that shutting… Read More »Retailers ask Ontario government to lift COVID-19 restrictions in Toronto, Peel Region
They’re considered essential but you will not find anyone inside pot shops in Toronto and Peel Region, the provinces two lockdown zones. “All we’re asking for is an opportunity to do right by our customers in the community, have a consistent playing field and, you… Read More »Coronavirus: Cannabis retailers plead with Ontario to allow reopening in lockdown zones
From the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the provincial government has maintained that it would keep both cannabis and alcohol retailers open out of concern closures may have on health care and CUTeven policing CUTas closures could fuel the black market. But cannabis retailers are… Read More »Cannabis retailers plead with Ontario to allow reopening in lockdown zones
The first rule of Fight Club is “You do not talk about Fight Club” — and the first rule of the COVID-19 pandemic is “You wear a mask and remain six feet apart.” Police say they caught more than 200 people at an illegal (and… Read More »Police knock out 200-person ‘illegal fight club’ in New York City – National
Montreal public health officials say the city remains in an “uncomfortable” when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, and while gaining control of the situation is a constant concern, it’s not the only one. “We are preoccupied with the collateral impact of this pandemic,” said… Read More »Alcohol consumption skyrockets as pandemic continues, says Montreal public health
The enforcements have begun. Numerous Manitoba businesses have been fined the maximum $5,000 penalty for not following new public health orders, and three individuals face fines of $1,296. All were fined by provincial health officers or by the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba.… Read More »Numerous $5,000 tickets issued in Manitoba for not following COVID health orders – Winnipeg
As the provincial government wrestles with a $38.5-billion deficit in its budget, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is forecast to see a major drop in revenue. According to revenue projections published by the Ontario government on Thursday, OLG is forecast to only make… Read More »Ontario budget: OLG expected to see $2.1B drop in revenue, cannabis sales jump