With COVID-19 cases rising across the province, the shutdown in Northern Ontario has been extended.

Ontario has announced it will be in effect for at least another 14 days.

The provincial shutdown started Dec. 26. It was slated to last for two weeks in Northern Ontario and 28 days in southern Ontario.

This extension puts the entire province in a shutdown until at least Jan. 23.

Students in Northern Ontario will return to the classroom this coming Monday, Jan. 11. The return to the classroom has been extended to Jan. 25 for students in southern Ontario.

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And for more on schools head here.

 

What is open:

  • Grocery stores, convenience stores and indoor farmers’ markets
  • Big box and discount stores that sell groceries
  • Pharmacies
  • Liquor stores
  • Supply chain businesses and those declared essential
  • Childcare centres and home-based child care
  • Outdoor recreation such as a skating rink if participants can socially distance.
  • Hotels, lodges, cabins, motels. Attached indoor fitness areas, pools and restaurants must be closed.

Curbside pick-up/appointment only:

  • Small Businesses for curbside pick-up or delivery only
  • Restaurants for take-out, drive-thru or delivery only
  • Pet stores for curbside pick up only, veterinary clinics for curbside pick up/drop off
  • Cannabis stores for pick-up or delivery only
  • Garden centres for curbside pick-up or delivery only
  • Motor vehicle sales by appointment only
  • Vehicle and equipment rental by appointment only
  • Car mechanic by appointment only
  • Home sales by appointment only

What will be closed:

  • Shopping malls closed for in-person retail
  • Salons
  • In-person driving instruction except for commercial vehicles
  • Indoor sports and recreation
  • Museums, zoos and similar venues
  • Drive-in or drive-thru events are not permitted
  • Night clubs and strip clubs
  • Ski hills