Toronto Lockdown

• Etobicoke, Ont. pub reopens in defiance of restrictions while experts weigh new tactics to fight COVID-19

  An Etobicoke, Ont. pub has reopened two days ahead of a planned easing of restrictions to protest the cycle of opening and closing mandated by the province.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2022
  
• Ontario enters provincial COVID-19 reopening plan: Here’s what is allowed in Step 1

  "We've been closed long enough. We don't want to stay closed any longer than we had to," the co-owner of a downtown Toronto restaurant told Global News just ahead of the reopening.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2021
  
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• Ontario government moves to activate 4-week, provincewide COVID-19 ’emergency brake’

  Many of the logistical details were still being sorted out Wednesday evening, but sources told Global News the measure would likely take effect sometime during the Easter weekend.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2021
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• Bookings for haircuts in Toronto, Peel Region could be available within ‘weeks’

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the cabinet will be debating the matter on Wednesday.

  Health

  Mar 23, 2021
• Restaurants in Ontario regions with grey lockdown COVID-19 restrictions to be allowed outdoor dining

  Ontario government officials said restaurants in the red control and orange restrict levels can conditionally operate at up to 50 per cent of approved capacity for indoor dining.

  Economy

  Mar 19, 2021
• Toronto, Peel Region in talks with province to possibly allow patios to open under COVID-19 lockdown

  "We've indicated an openness to a modest expansion of the options available to people in Toronto, particularly outdoor-focused activity," Dr. Eileen de Villa said on Wednesday.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2021
• Coronavirus: Capacity limits increased for weddings, funerals under Ontario’s grey lockdown restrictions

  Weddings, funerals, religious services, rites and ceremonies will be allowed to operate with up to 15 per cent of approved total indoor occupancy as of 12:01 a.m. on March 15.

  Health

  Mar 12, 2021
• Toronto, Peel Region moving to grey lockdown restrictions under Ontario’s COVID-19 framework

  The stay-at-home order cancellation and easing of restrictions come into effect on March 8 at 12:01 a.m. Here's what's allowed under the grey lockdown level in Toronto and Peel.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2021
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• Ford suggests province will grant Toronto, Peel request for delay easing COVID-19 restrictions

  The two COVID-19 hot spots are set to have their strict pandemic restrictions loosened on Monday but top local health officials have asked for a delay.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Traffic data shows more people staying home to combat COVID-19 in Toronto: City officials

  The data takes into account three monitoring measures: traffic congestion, volume and downtown multimodal volumes.

  Health

  Jan 22, 2021