What newest lockdown will mean for churches, Christmas services Churches in Ontario can still go ahead with their Christmas services, as the province-wide lockdown will begin Saturday, Boxing Day. For one United church in North Bay, Ont., this will translate into a hybrid model of both in-person and online services. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 23, 2020 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: December 23, 2020 Churches will be allowed to remain open for their Christmas celebrations but then will have to close the doors to their physical building during the grey zone lockdown in Ontario.(Supplied by Ted Harrison)