The updated measures are tentatively scheduled to last until Feb. 22, though Arruda and Legault said what happens on that date will depend on how the pandemic evolves. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Those who violate the curfew could face fines from $1,000 to $6,000 if they aren’t able to justify breaking the curfew. While Quebec curfew exceptions range from emergencies to essential work and humanitarian travel, the province has added one more to its list. At a news conference to announce the easing of some restrictions — for the Montreal region the big news is the curfew will be moved from 8 p.m. to … With the extra sunlight has come a pushed back curfew, and an additional hour and a half for Montreal restaurants to run their takeout counters. The last thing we want is to go backward," Quebec Premier François Legault says. "The situation has improved in recent weeks. A previous curfew from 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. had been in place prior to Sunday. “It’s good news but we don’t know how good,” Legault said. Six of Quebec's regions will be designated as orange zones: Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madelein, Bas-St-Laurent, Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Cote-Nord, Nord du Quebec and Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean. “A little plateau going downward. The three are Nord-du-Québec, the Côte-Nord and Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Eight new deaths were reported. Rimouski-Neigette. CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter. Find breaking Montreal & COVID-19 news, live coverage, weather, traffic, in-depth reporting, sports, local events and video. Hundreds of people gathered in Old Montreal tonight in defiance of a new 8 p.m. curfew. As for the kind of summer Quebecers can expect, Legault said it all depends on their respect for the rules. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Montreal-area curfew to be pushed back to 9:30 p.m.; all Quebec adults vaccinated by June 24: Legault. The new … As more doses arrive, Quebec will ramp up vaccinations to 50,000-70,000 a day. The last thing we want is to go backward.”. At a news conference to announce the easing of some restrictions — for the Montreal region the big news is the curfew will be moved from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. starting Wednesday — Legault said he is pleased to say the number of new cases didn’t shoot up as a result of March break. Introducing 5 FP Newsletters: Energy, Economy, Investor, Work and Finance, Financial Post: Introducing 5 Newsletters, Legault promises first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all Quebecers by June 24. 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The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. “Right now, I would say we are at a plateau (of cases),” added director of public health Horacio Arruda. “There will be guidelines," he said. The stricter curfew came after small reopenings and capacity increases made for certain industries in February and March led to an increase in cases. People take part in an anti-curfew protest in Montreal on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Protests in Montreal turned raucous Sunday night as the city pushed up its curfew from 9:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. As well, elementary schools will reopen in Quebec City and Chaudière-Appalaches, though secondary schools and some service centres — in Beauce, Lac … Premier Francois Legault announced that with Quebec's daily new cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations due to the virus declining, stores, hair salons and museums will be allowed to reopen on Feb. 8. Houses of worship can increase their maximums from 10 to 25 persons starting March 26, but people have to wear masks at all times and respect distancing. With the extra sunlight has come a pushed back curfew, and an additional hour and a half for Montreal restaurants to run their takeout counters. “It’s the same thing in France, many cases. The curfew in Montreal and Laval is now at 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. as of this past Monday May 3. Premier François Legault has announced the curfew in Montreal and Laval will be pushed back to 9:30 p.m. from 8 p.m. starting next Monday, given the improving situation in the province's two largest cities. But Quebec’s decision to exercise caution in red zones is due to the rise of variants. Legault said projections now indicate they will represent half of all new cases in Quebec by the end of April. Although we helped them financially, I understand they are ready, and they did it well during the period they were allowed to re-open. Quebec reported Montreal is in a red level 4 maximum alert stage due to … Premier François Legault says moving up the curfew to 8 p.m. in Montreal and Laval will help minimize a surge in variant cases. Prime Minister Francois Legault says the measure is necessary to save him from the rallies that have fueled the endemic spread of the virus. He said Quebec continues to increase its vaccination capacity — it hit 34,000 in a day Friday — but he conceded there have been some slowdowns lately because residents have more questions about the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine. QUEBEC — Premier François Legault says he expects all Quebecers over the age of 16 who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to have a first dose by the Fête nationale holiday, June 24. Legault, however, stressed that even if the curfew in red zones is being extended, given the arrival of Daylight Saving Time, that does not mean people can start holding private gatherings to see friends and family. ... Quebec reported 549 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and nine more deaths. tap here to see other videos from our team. According to La Presse, Legault & co. will announce today at 5 p.m. that the curfew will be extended from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Montreal and other red zones, allowing stores and cinemas to remain open a little longer. "At the beginning, it will be a voluntariy basis but I'm having discussions... We want students to go back as quickly as possible, once a week.”. Three regions are being shifted into the yellow category, which means no curfew or limits on gatherings in homes. Cult MTL is a daily news website and monthly magazine focusing on Montreal culture, music, arts, news, politics and city life. A crowd On Tuesday, Quebec reported 561 new cases, the fewest since Sept. 23. Sign up for our email newsletter dedicated to local COVID-19 coverage at montrealgazette.com/coronavirusnews. In those areas, curfew will remain in place, but will begin at 9:30 p.m. Dube noted that those regions account for only 10 per cent of Quebec's population, and that the vast majority of Quebecers will be living under the updated red zone restrictions. In orange zones, Quebec is authorizing a full-time physical return to the classroom of Sec. Special emergency measures apply to this municipality. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be … MONTREAL – A curfew designed to curb an emerging tide of COVID-19 cases took effect in Quebec on Saturday night. The curfew – starting at 8 p.m. in red zones, and at 9:30 p.m. in the rest of Quebec – will remain in place at least until after March break, he added. The number of cases and hospitalizations has decreased. Premier Francois Legault announced that with Quebec's daily new cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations due to the virus declining, stores, hair salons and museums will be allowed to reopen on Feb. 8. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. MONTREAL -- Quebecers are now also exempt from curfew if they have vaccine appointments during curfew hours. And with the increased number of vaccines now arriving, all Quebecers over age 65 will have their first doses by mid-April. MONTREAL — Quebec will no longer administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as a first dose, following new advice from the province's immunization committee, … We wish to do things gradually," he said. ... CBC News Montreal. Premier Francois Legault announced that beginning Sunday, people in Montreal and Laval will have to remain at home from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. or face fines of more than $1,000 Canadian (US$800). But we have to remain very careful. “We can take an evening walk, but indoor gatherings are still forbidden,” Legault said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. "There will be distancing, people will have to wear masks. Editor's Choice: Here's What COVID-19 Curfew Rules Have Been Like In Other Countries 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Quebec curfew … Montreal police arrested seven people and handed out over 100 tickets during Sunday night’s destructive protest in the Old Port. I'm announcing that from Feb. 8, everywhere in Quebec, stores, hair dressers and museums will reopen throughout Quebec, and will gradually reopen CEGEPs and universities," said Legault. The stricter measures come as Quebec and much of Canada see spiking COVID-19 case numbers and a vaccine rollout that's much slower than here in the U.S. Legault said on Monday the curfew could be amended to reflect the extended period of daylight. I want to thank you all for that. "It's not easy. Premier says Quebec could move curfew back to 8 p.m. ... Montreal Island: 305 new cases, 3 deaths. “I can understand how some owners of stores felt," said Legault. Please visit the “Special emergency measures ” page for more information. Article content 9:20 a.m. Premier François Legault says Quebec businesses and hairdressers will be allowed to open on Feb. 8, but the curfew will remain in place across the … Read more about cookies here. Visits to private homes will continue to be prohibited. We have to stay prudent. The percentage of new variants cases remains stable at about 20 per cent, a number low enough to make inroads against the virus with vaccination. The Quebec Premier has just announced that he will be lifting the curfew in the Montreal and Laval areas to 9:30 p.m. starting this Monday May 3rd, 2021. MONTREAL —- The Quebec government is imposing an earlier curfew for Montreal and the suburb of Laval as it tightens COVID-19 restrictions for the second time in three days because of a third surge of coronavirus infections fueled by more contagious virus variants. However, household gatherings will continue to be banned in orange zones. In the rest of the province, curfew will continue to begin at 8 p.m. “If you follow things a bit, Italy is in the process of returning to a lockdown,” Legault said. However, the province's curfew will remain in place, as Legault stressed that Quebecers must keep up their efforts to combat the pandemic. We have to stay prudent. We can only lift certain measures very gradually. Fla. police catch 'hangry' alligator in Wendy's parking lot, This massive ship is the largest to ever dock in Halifax, Princess Beatrice expecting her first baby this fall. The premier said it's his hope that students at post-secondary institutions will be able to attend class once per week, but said that what level each school is willing to re-open will be up to them, for now. MONTREAL -- The move back to 9:30 curfew in Montreal, which comes into effect today, apparently isn't coming soon enough for many people. Twitter Facebook ... by CultMTL Contributor. The COVID-19 curfew for the Montreal area will be 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting March 17, advanced from 8 p.m., Premier François Legault announced Tuesday afternoon. To date, 774,600 vaccines have been administered in Quebec, which represents 9.1 per cent of the population. Montreal curfew will begin at 9:30 p.m. as of tomorrow Legault promises first dose of vaccine to all Quebecers by June 24 Quebec reports 561 new … On … Restaurants will be by reservation only, a registry of customers will be kept to easy contact tracing in case of a COVID-19 outbreak and tables will be limited to two adults, either from the same household bubble or two separate ones, and no limit on the number of children. Premier François Legault announced that Montreal's 8 p.m. curfew would be reinstated as of April 11. In the red zones, which include the heavily populated Montreal and Quebec City regions, outdoor activities will be permitted to resume, though limited to a maximum of four people from four different households. Arruda noted that even at schools that opt to partially re-open, public health restrictions will be enforced. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Some will get their doses at home. The curfew – starting at 8 p.m. in red zones, and at 9:30 p.m. in the rest of Quebec – will remain in place at least until after March break, he added. The new … Quebec Premier Francois Legault said in a press conference today, “We are getting out of … Starting today, Montreal’s curfew will run from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., meaning restaurants are free to operate takeout until 9 p.m., and continue on with delivery thereafter. That means he is also able to announce concert halls in red zones will be allowed to open starting March 26. Emergency measures are extended in the province's hardest-hit areas. "The most effective measure we have right now is the curfew," … 3, 4 and 5 students starting March 22. All our coronavirus-related news can always be found at montrealgazette.com/tag/coronavirus. The curfew started at 8 p.m. Sunday, in accordance with the Quebec authorities web site. The Legault government will lift the province’s curfew … Adam Kovac MONTREAL -- Quebecers in red zones will be able to enjoy more of the days as they get longer, with Premier Francois Legault announcing Tuesday that curfew restrictions will be … Fearing an explosion of new cases in Montreal and Laval, Quebec Premier François Legault announced he was rolling back the curfew in the two cities to 8 p.m., starting on Sunday. “That is one of the positive effects of the curfew, it reduces the incidents of ending up in other people's homes," said Aruda. Can having COVID-19 or getting the vaccine affect fertility? “For the time being it's a request. Last week, Legault placed Quebec City, Levis and Gatineau under the earlier curfew, advancing it from the previous 9:30 p.m. start. All-Canadian playoff matchups reigniting historic rivalries, Confusion abounds after U.S. border agency bars entry to Canadians looking to get vaccinated, Military investigators refer allegation involving Maj.-Gen. 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Global News Montreal ; Global TV News Montreal ; breaking news & headlines, local weather forecasts, sports and traffic reports; your source for 7 day weather conditions from GlobalNews.ca The move appears to be in response to pressure from groups calling for Quebec to show more flexibility. He said unlike concert halls, where much greater numbers are allowed because people tend to be strangers to each other, people in houses of worship tend to know each other well, which makes distancing more difficult. "We want to go gradually (in easing restrictions). The move back to 9:30 curfew tonight isn't coming soon enough for many people. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Quebec also added 179 new variants for a new cumulative total of 522. People take part in an anti-curfew protest in Montreal on Sunday April 11, 2021. Hundreds of people took to the streets to protest the reinstatement of Quebec’s nightly 8 pm COVID-19 curfew. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Some universities and CEGEPs, depending on the situation, will also be allowed to increase on-campus activities, and Legault said some outdoor activities will also be permitted. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Help support our local journalism by subscribing to the Montreal Gazette here. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Premier Francois Legault announced that beginning Sunday, people in Montreal and Laval […] Starting today, Montreal’s curfew will run from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., meaning restaurants are free to operate takeout until 9 p.m., and continue on with delivery thereafter. Both he and Legault expressed complete confidence in AstraZeneca, with Dubé noting the refusal rate is marginal, around one or two per cent. Curfew will be lifted May 28, outdoor visits will be allowed, reports say. Health Minister Christian Dubé also expressed his concern, but said public health seems to have the variants under control in Montreal and Laval, where they are most present. Starting January 9, the curfew will be implemented for four weeks, tentatively ending on February 8. Restrictions such as the curfew have been uniform across the province since they first went into effect in January, but Legault, who was accompanied by public health chief Horacio Arruda and Health Minister Christian Dube, said the province will be reverting to the colour-coded system that had been in place prior. The stricter curfew got here after small reopenings and capability will Protests break out in Montreal after the city's latest Covid curfew - News World Express The curfew in Montreal and Laval is going back to 9:30 p.m. ... For the latest news updates, please visit the News section. We encountered an issue signing you up. “We want to go gradually (in easing restrictions). Bear wanders through shopping centre in Kelowna, B.C. Prime Minister Francois Legault says the measure is necessary to save him from the rallies that have fueled the endemic spread of the virus. The curfew will stay in effect, banning non-essential travel between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., in 11 regions, including Montreal. So the arrival of these variants, and the British one in particular, makes us fear a third wave. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. © 2021 Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Restaurant dining rooms, movie theatres and indoor sports will also be allowed to resume in orange zones as of Feb. 8, though with restrictions. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 3 hours ago. The process will be gradual with the curfew lifting on May 28. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. The curfew began at 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the Quebec government website. Dubé announced 1,000 more pharmacies in the red zone will start taking appointments in the week of March 29 and will begin administering doses the week of April 5. I think we can go with a certain level of certainty into stores.”. Please try again. MONTREAL – A curfew designed to curb an emerging tide of COVID-19 cases took effect in Quebec on Saturday night. In a press release, the government also announced people with a physical handicap or who are intellectually challenged or have autism will be allowed priority vaccinations. Young people 14 years and over could face $500 fine, the Quebec website said. At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Premier François Legault announced a new round of lockdown restrictions, including a Quebec-wide curfew. Quebec is relaxing the overnight curfew in Montreal and other areas under red alert. Bars and restaurants in red zones remain closed.

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