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A 56-year-old Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after police say he opened the door of a city sidewalk snowplow and tried to remove ear protection from the operator. Cassandra Babcock, the city's public works director, said, “Don’t engage the operators, give them the space to perform the work.” The Association of Ontario Road Supervisors and CUPE 504 say harassment and intimidation toward winter maintenance workers has been increasing across Ontario. 

Canada has issued a travel advisory for Mexico, urging Canadians to keep a low profile, monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities. The U.S. government has also advised Americans to shelter in place in Jalisco state amid ongoing violence. Several airlines have suspended or adjusted service, with WestJet diverting and cancelling flights to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and Manzanillo. Air Canada has temporarily suspended operations in Puerto Vallarta as travellers are urged to check their flight status before heading to Mexico.