COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Saturday
CBC
*The new cases are those reported to the Quebec government only. They are believed to be an underrepresentation of the virus's spread, given the limited availability of PCR tests and use of home testing kits.
Protesters in support of Ottawa demonstrations calling for the end of pandemic measures are marching through the streets of Villeray in Montreal this morning, amid warnings from the city's mayor and police force that blocking streets won't be tolerated.
Demonstrators gathered in Jarry Park, and plan to march through residential streets, before regrouping to join convoys from the Beauce and the Eastern Townships headed to Ottawa early this afternoon, according to a Facebook page for the protest.
"We're going to make ourselves seen by those who don't see us when we march downtown," organizers wrote on Facebook.
A counter protest is also planned for this morning.
Mayor Valérie Plante said Friday that the city respects the right to protest, but that violence or blocking of streets with trucks will not be tolerated by authorities.
Montreal police say they are aware of the protest and will be ready to intervene if there are disruptions to traffic or other issues.
The protest comes after Quebec's health minister, Christian Dubé, said earlier this week that the government has not ruled out the possibility that vaccine mandates could be suspended at some point, should the province's public health authorities make that recommendation.
Quebec's interim director of public health, Dr. Luc Boileau, said the use of mandates will be reassessed after other COVID-19 restrictions are loosened on March 14.
Starting today, home gatherings no longer have any restrictions, though public health recommends having at most 10 people present, or three households.
In addition, restaurants are allowed to accommodate a maximum of 10 people, or the occupants of three households, per table as of today.
The relaxed rules are part of a phased re-opening that the Quebec government announced Tuesday. Organized sports matches, like hockey, will be allowed to resume, and gyms and spas will be allowed to open as of Monday, Feb. 14.
People living in long-term care in Quebec will also be able to receive more visitors as of today, and will be able to leave their residences to go visit family and friends.
Until now, only certain caregivers who were registered on a list were allowed in, but now, anyone with a vaccine passport can go visit a senior in a home.
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Premier Susan Holt says the federal tax holiday on some goods announced Thursday could cost New Brunswick $62 million in revenue.
Thousands in Quebec's Montérégie region will not get their flu and COVID-19 vaccine directly at their seniors' residence anymore.
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Saskatchewan road crews and residents alike are getting ready for another icy blast of winter this weekend.
Student leaders at the University of Alberta are criticizing the school's plan to hike tuition — particularly for international students.
Environment Canada says a new fall storm will bring winds gusting up to 110 km/h to southwestern British Columbia on Friday, potentially causing more outages and travel disruption.
Environment Canada says strong winds could cause damage to roofs and windows in P.E.I.'s Kings County and Prince County this weekend, with power outages possible from fallen tree branches.
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Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish has resigned from the Peel Police Service Board.