Many CKL restaurants are re-opening for Phase 2 as of tomorrow, in an outdoor capacity for now. To assist with the transition, here is a tip sheet of recommendations for ensuring a safe re-opening, while promoting the health and safety of everyone: – patio must be open to the air; no tents, structures or canopies. Umbrellas are […]
The social gathering limit in the CKL has recently been increased from no more than five people, to no more than ten people. What does that mean, exactly? Only the same people all of the time? Can it be different people at any given time? Does this apply to my our house, or just outside?
The Ontario government has imposed a temporary ban on commercial evictions to help small business owners who are struggling to pay their rent amid the COVID-19 fallout. Premier Doug Ford announced the moratorium on Monday, which applies to small businesses who qualify for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (CECRA), where their revenues have dropped
The Ontario government today announced a plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at post-secondary institutions across the province for the summer term. Starting in July 2020, limited in-person education and training may restart for students who were not able to graduate due to COVID-19 closures. This first phase will allow institutions
Can someone please finally fix my tooth ache? Yes. Our dentists are required by their regulatory body and the Ontario government regulations to open in a staged approach. Dentists are now permitted to resume providing non-essential and elective care along with essential services, emergency and urgent care. If you visit your dentist, the Ontario Dental Association
Today the Ontario government announced its plan to reopen child care centres across the province to support the next stage of the province's reopening framework. The plan will require child care operators to follow strict health protocols to ensure the safety of child care staff and children. As Ontario continues to implement its Framework for Reopening the
The CKL is re-opening in Phase 2. However, Ontario has clearly indicated that openings may only take place if the proper health and safety measures are implemented. To assist, the government has published specific health and safety re-opening guidelines for approximately 100 sectors, including restaurants and retail. All CKL businesses to find their specific health and
Phase 2 re-opening in the CKL includes outdoor-only sports and recreational facilities and training for outdoor team sports, with limits to enable physical distancing. We have both City-run and many private sporting associations and clubs throughout the CKL, including soccer, lacrosse, tennis and others. So, let the games begin, but only subject to the recommended
On Saturday, June 6, the Ontario government, after consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, extended all emergency orders currently in force under sub-section 7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until June 19, 2020. "It is critical that we keep these emergency orders in place so we can continue to reopen the
Recently the Ontario government updated its COVID-19 SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL. The Tool delivers multiple questions designed to recommend what, if any, actions the self-assessing person should take or consider, including whether to attend work. A link to the Tool is here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ Determining “At-risk group” and “close physical contact”: The Tool identifies which individuals belong to an
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