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Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Declares State of Emergency

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The Town of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has declared a state of emergency.

That’s in response to a storm that caused significant damage last Sunday night and early Monday morning.

The town says a super cell storm and possible tornado in the Nestor Falls area is to blame.

The hardest hit areas include Caliper Lake Provincial Park, the downtown core of Nestor Falls, in and around the
Sabaskong Bay area of Lake of the Woods, including Sabaskong Bay Road, as well as islands in this vicinity.

The town has also put in an urgent request for a private contractor assist with clearing Sabaskong Bay Road.

Given the extent of the damage, the emergency management team has made an urgent request to the Provincial Emergency
Operations Centre to deploy provincial forestry/fire crews to assist residents and businesses at the epicenter.

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State Of Emergency Declared In Ottawa

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The mayor of Ottawa declared a state of emergency in the nation’s capital over the weekend.

It comes as an ongoing demonstration against COVID-19 mandates enters its 11th day.

A news release from the city said the state of emergency reflects the “serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents” from the ongoing demonstration.

It went on to say that the declaration “highlights the need for support from other jurisdictions and levels of government.”

“It also provides greater flexibility within the municipal administration to enable the City of Ottawa to manage business continuity for essential services for its residents and enables a more flexible procurement process, which could help purchase equipment required by frontline workers and first responders,” said the release.

Police said late Sunday that multiple vehicles and fuel have been seized, adding that anyone found bringing fuel to the demonstration trucks could be arrested and charged.

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State Of Emergency Declared In BC

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Officials in the British Columbia government have declared a state of emergency.

The move Wednesday gives the province various powers from stopping hoarding to restricting travel in and out of flood zones.

There’s been one death so in the historic storm that has seen some areas pick up as much as 277 millimetres of rain in two days, which is the equivalent of how much rain Halifax typically gets from June to August.

In a tweet Wednesday, Canada’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair said that Canadian Armed Forces air support personnel will be deployed.

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First COVID-19 Cases Found At Neskantaga

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A State of Emergency has been declared in Neskantaga First Nation over cases of COVID-19.

For the first time since the pandemic started, the community confirms a positive case was determined Wednesday by Sioux Lookout health authorities, and two subsequent Thursday.

Contact tracing found it came from an outside contractor working in the community.

Chief Wayne Moonias says they are strengthening COVID-19 protocols, and asking for government help.

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Provincial Emergency Could End; Restrictions To Remain

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The provincial state of emergency could end soon but that won’t mean a total return to normal.

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones says even with the proposed legislation to lift the state of emergency, the province would still be able to enforce the current rules.

“We also want to bridge the gap between saying the declaration is over imminently, but we do need certain restrictions to continue, in order to protect Ontario residents,” Jones explains.

The government would be able to extend emergency orders for a month at a time, into next year.

She says the province will still be cautious if the legislation is passed.

“I don’t think there’s anyone in Ontario who wants to go back to a full shutdown, and the orders that we’re putting in place ensure that in measured ways, we can make sure tha we protect certain regions or certain businesses if the need arises,” the Solicitor General says.

Premier Doug Ford emphasizes it isn’t safe to remove some of the restrictions.

“This legislation will not allow us to create any new emergency orders,” Ford says, “They can only be amended or removed. And I will continue to provide you with updates on the emergency measures from this podium.”

The province is also discussing whether to increase the size of social gatherings in the final stage of re-opening.

 

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Ontario State Of Emergency Extended

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A State of Emergency in Ontario has been extended until July 15th.

Public and private gatherings will remain capped at 10, while bar and restaurant indoor service remains banned.

Premier Doug Ford says he’s hoping this will be the last extension of the emergency declaration.

“Ontario is heading in the right direction because everyone is doing their part. We’re seeing the trends go the right way. We’re hitting our markers. We’re taking a cautious approach and this is helping Ontario move forward.”

Ford adds “Our small businesses have stepped up in a really, really big way. For months they put everything on hold. They put their community before themselves. They did what they needed to do to protect Ontarians. And because of them, because of their efforts, we are beating this virus.”

He notes “We’re watching the public health trends carefully. We’re consulting daily with our Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Command Table for the best available medical advise. No one wants to see every region of Ontario open more than I do but we have to do it right.”

The declaration enables the government to make, and as needed amend, emergency orders that protect the health and safety of everyone.

The government can still open regional economies during the State of Emergency.

The province is reporting 163 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths Wednesday.

 

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State Of Emergency Expected To Be Extended Tomorrow

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It appears Ontario’s State of Emergency will be extended until Canada Day.

The government is expected to use its majority Tuesday to push the order to June 30th.

Premier Doug Ford says “At least that will hopefully get us over the hump per say. It’s another four weeks and we just want to make sure everyone is safe and healthy and we want to get the economy going.”

It was implemented on St. Patrick’s Day and the premier can’t say when it will be lifted.

“It all depends on the situation we are facing. If we are seeing that everything is moving in the right direction, numbers are going down, than we don’t need to (extend the order). But if we see that the movement hasn’t happened, than the option’s on the table.”

Ford says that doesn’t mean they can’t ease restrictions during the Emergency order.

“Four weeks is a long time so a lot of things can happen in the four weeks, especially if we see the numbers come down. We’ll be looking at other stages and again that regional approach. I want to get this economy going but I have to do it safely.”

Ford says they are working very aggressively on coming up with a plan to get the economy going based on the COVID-19 numbers.

404 new coronavirus cases and 10 deaths were reported in Ontario on Monday.

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Ontario Expected To Extend State Of Emergency

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A provincial State of Emergency is expected to be extended Tuesday at Queen’s Park.

The Ontario Legislature is set to resume for a one day sitting and there are reports the government will ask MPP’s to extend the emergency order for the remainder of May.

Premier Doug Ford says we haven’t seen enough positive COVID-19 reporting to do away with the emergency just yet.

“Until we see a consistent flow of two weeks. We’ve seen some really positive numbers, but we need consistency for two weeks. Yes we are going to have to renew the State of Emergency. Once we get through this, that’s going to be taken off the table.”

 

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State Of Emergency In Ignace

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The Township of Ignace has declared a State of Emergency.

It is being initiated due to “COVID-19, Continuity of Operations and Legal reasons”.

Deputy Mayor Debbie Hart says although there are no reported cases of coronavirus in the municipality, they felt it was in their best interests to protect the community should circumstances change.

The declaration provides the community access to special provincial funding to help offset the costs of responding to the pandemic if money becomes available.

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State Of Emergency Expected To Be Extended

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A provincial state of emergency is expected to be extended another 28 days.

The Ontario legislature will resume this afternoon (Tuesday) for an expedited session.

The priority motion is to extending the Declared State of Emergency until May 12th.

Premier Doug Ford admits people are anxious for life to get back to normal and even squirrelly spending time in self-isolation.

However, Ford stresses he doesn’t want to jump into rash decisions, noting it’s still too early to start lifting any restrictions in the fight against COVID-19.

“We are going to be putting out some modelling over the next short while and that will really determine which way we go. I want to be cautiously optimistic but I just don’t want to think ‘OK, people think that this is done.'”

Ford says he will be following the advise of his medical team as well as meeting with Industry leaders to determine when the government will start phasing in services.

As for the potential of re-opening schools, Ford stated “Wouldn’t be able to answer that right now. It’s a little premature. We are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel but still we are going to take the advise of the Chief Medical Officer and our health team.”

The other highlight on today’s brief session at Queen’s Park is a bill with various COVID-19 related measures relating to multiple Ministries including Education, Colleges and Universities, the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Ford is thanking the opposition for their willingness to quickly advance decisions that will help protect and support Ontarians.

 

 

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