New cases of COIVD-19 announced by multiple health units.
Among new case counts of COVID-19 yesterday into today, Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting three new cases for the catchment area. Of the newly reported cases, one has been linked to travel, one with close contact with another confirmed case and one has no known link at this time. Despite the three new cases, Greater Sudbury’s number of active cases dropped by one, from 10 to nine on Tuesday as four cases were declared resolved.
Meanwhile the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit reported one new case of COVID-19 yesterday. The case involves a person between 20 and 39 years of age in Parry Sound District who was exposed through community spread. The person is isolating at home.
Ontario only jurisdiction in North America to close ski areas during COVID-19
Ski hills across Ontario, including those in northwestern Ontario, will have to shut down their operations as of December 26, part of provincial COVID-19 orders.
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Posted: Dec 23, 2020 6:30 AM ET | Last Updated: December 23, 2020
After operating for over eight weeks with COVID-19 restrictions, Mount Baldy Ski Area in Thunder Bay, Ont., will be forced to close because of provincial regulations. Ontario is the only jurisdiction in North America to close ski areas.(Mount Baldy Ski Area/Facebook)
Ski hills across Ontario, including those in northwestern Ontario, will have to shut down their operations as of December 26, as part of provincial COVID-19 orders.
Ski hills forced to close during Ontario s COVID-19 lockdown
Hill operators are expressing frustration with the order.
Dec 23, 2020 11:39 AM By: Gary Rinne
Skiers and snowboarders enjoyed Mount Baldy s earliest season opening in memory on Oct. 31, 2020 (TBNewswatch)
THUNDER BAY Along with every ski hill in Ontario, the Loch Lomond and Mount Baldy ski areas must shut down their operations by Saturday because of new COVID-19 restrictions.
Under the province-wide lockdown, outdoor rinks may stay open but ski hills are required to close. After absolutely busting our tails day & night to make this season the best, safest and earliest yet we get yet another Covid blow..We are forced to close during our busiest time Dec 26th and have decided to have our last day on Dec 23rd, the message states.
BARRIE, ONT. Ski hills across the region will have to close amid the province-wide lockdown on Saturday. The news comes just days after most resorts opened for the season. This is 28 days in the middle of peak season. It will be a tough pill to swallow for the ski industry, said Jonathan Reid, Skyline Horseshoe Resort. Kevin Nichol, president of the Ontario Snow Resorts Association (OSRA), was disappointed in the government s choice to close the slopes. Despite working with the Government of Ontario over the past several months, despite nearly 2,500 Ontarians sending letters through the Save Our Skiing campaign, and despite investing heavily into this year s season to keep Ontarians safe, the government has decided to shut down ski hills, Nichol stated in a release.
Posted: Dec 22, 2020 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: December 22, 2020
Ontario lockdown big blow to Ottawa area ski resort operator
The National3 months ago
1:12Calabogie Peaks Resort CEO Jim Hemlin says he s brought in costly and strict rules to keep his Ottawa Valley resort safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he s shocked that he s being forced to shut down because of Ontario s lockdown set to start on Boxing Day.1:12