Church Of God Restoration

• Ontario churches look to take COVID-19 battle to Supreme Court of Canada

  Two churches in southwestern Ontario are looking to head to Canada’s highest court in the latest chapter of their battles with the province over the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
  
• COVID-19: Ontario churches’ constitutional challenge on gathering limits dismissed

  The challenge was put forward by a pair of southwestern Ontario churches that have faced a variety of charges, including contempt, for repeatedly defying COVID-19 restrictions.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Ontario churches’ constitutional challenge hears from attorney general

  While initial hearings for the challenge were scheduled to last until Wednesday, the court sessions may last an extra day after technical difficulties led to delays on Tuesday.

  Health

  Feb 1, 2022
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• COVID-19: Ontario churches’ constitutional challenge has 1st day in court

  Initial hearings for the civil case, which pits a pair of southwestern Ontario churches against the province's attorney general, is expected to last through to Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2022
• Manitoba church could face up to $1 million fine for COVID violations

  The Manitoba government is seeking a court judgment on potential fines for the Church of God - Restoration south of Steinbach, for repeatedly violating COVID-19 restrictions. 

  Health

  Jun 8, 2021
• More charges coming as Aylmer church continues to defy provincial rules

  Aylmer Police were at the church at 751 John St. on Sunday and say they counted more than 283 people attending a large gathering despite the provincial stay-at-home order.

  Health

  May 31, 2021
• Siragusa testifies in Manitoba courtroom that hospital staff were exhausted, facing tough decisions

  Chief public nursing officer Lanette Siragusa is slated to give testimony as seven rural Manitoba churches oppose the public health restrictions in place for more than a year.

  Crime

  May 5, 2021
• COVID-19: 2 Toronto police officers charged after attending large church gathering in Aylmer, Ont.

  "I would never, never, ever put on a uniform and behave the way you do in a place of religion and talk to people the way you two do," a woman could be heard on video saying.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2021
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• Steinbach area church holds indoor service again, breaking public health orders

  The Church of God Restoration south of Steinbach held an indoor service Sunday morning, in breach of current public health orders.

  Crime

  Feb 7, 2021
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• ‘Enforcement paying off’ as COVID-19 tickets continue to drop: Manitoba officials

  The number of COVID-19-related tickets handed out during the past week in Manitoba was about half of the number issued the week before.

  Politics

  Dec 15, 2020