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  OTTAWA -- Ontario is imposing new restrictions on interprovincial travel, outdoor social gatherings, essential retail and outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses and playgrounds in a bid to limit the spread of COVID-19. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced "urgent actions" targeted at stopping the rapid growth in COVID-19 case rates late Friday afternoon. "The new restrictions are difficult, but ultimately needed," said Mayor Jim Watson. The mayor added the city will provide more information about the restrictions after staff receive briefings from Ontario government offic...

  OTTAWA -- The Ontario government is imposing a stay-at-home order effective Thursday, April 8, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb. The stay-at-home order requires everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes, including going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services and for exercise close to home. Premier Doug Ford says the new provincial emergency and stay-at-home order will continue for four weeks. It comes after Ontario implemented a provincewide shutdown last Saturday to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is a look at what...

  OTTAWA -- There are new restrictions on social gatherings, bars, restaurants, personal care services and businesses in Ottawa today, as a month-long shutdown begins. The Ontario government imposed a province-wide "emergency brake" at 12:01 a.m. as a result of an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Under the rules, indoor gatherings are prohibited, while outdoor gatherings are capped at a maximum of five people.   Indoor and patio dining at bars and restaurants is prohibited, while gyms, fitness centres and personal care services must close. "Obviously, we all hav...

Article content Ottawa’s return Tuesday to the Orange-Restrict zone means that events and social gatherings in private homes, backyards and parks may now include 10 people for indoor gatherings and 25 for outdoor ones. Organized public events and gatherings taking place in staffed businesses or facilities may now include 50 people indoors and 100 outside. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or The rules: Orange-zone restrictions come into effect in Ottawa on Tuesday Back to video Meanwhile, indoor religious services, weddings and funerals will be ...

Article content Skating on the outdoor refrigerated rinks will continue by reservation only, with a maximum capacity of 25 skaters. Other recreation and arts programming and activities will be announced in the coming weeks. Community outdoor rinks The Ottawa Public Health directive keeps outdoor skating rink capacity at 25 skaters and 12 for puddle rinks. With non-contact sports scrimmages and play permitted, skaters may bring hockey sticks and equipment on the ice as long as rink capacity and physical distancing requirements are observed. Masks must be worn within 15 metres of the edge o...