"As always, our police officers will show judgment and discernment in their interventions. "People from Ontario coming into Quebec will be bound by the curfew, so don't come to Quebec after 8 p.m.," said Skeete, MNA for Sainte-Rose. Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist, A man walks along a street in Gatineau, Que as a province wide curfew began on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The following changes will be in effect from Jan. 9 to Feb. 8. 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"Other than that, the border between the two provinces should stay open, and we just ask people to maintain social distancing and keep being careful.". How do I get the coronavirus vaccine in Ottawa? The initial 10-day lockdown began on April 1, and was scheduled to end on April 12. Legault also announced Quebec is extending the curfew for Montreal and Laval to 8 p.m. Quebec health officials reported 165 new cases of COVID-19 in the Outaouais on Thursday. "We all need to stay home as much as possible for four weeks," said Premier Francois Legault on Wednesday while announcing a "shock therapy" of measures. Legault also announced Quebec is extending the curfew for Montreal and Laval to 8 p.m. Quebec health officials reported 165 new cases of COVID-19 in the Outaouais on Thursday. COVID-19 live updates: Province imposes earlier curfew, closes businesses, schools in Quebec City and Gatineau 31-03-2021 22:53 via montrealgazette.com Updated … OTTAWA -- The curfew will continue from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. From 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning for all regions at Level 4 – Maximum Alert (red zone), except the regions of Montréal (island of Montréal) and Laval (Ville de Laval), where the curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Pre-school and elementary school students will return to class on Jan. 11. The MRC des Collines police said in an email Saturday afternoon that their patrol cars would have flashing lights on to increase visibility and remind residents about the new rules. "Any citizen who is not at his/her residence between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. will be considered in violation, except for specific derogations," said the MRC des Collines police, noting essential workers and essential travel for medical reasons are exemptions. 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The Quebec government says sports and recreational activities must be limited to the family bubble. Quebec imposes new restrictions on Quebec City, Lévis and Gatineau. Personal care settings must remain closed. A look at the special emergency measures in effect for Gatineau and the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais from April 1 to April 12. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS). All students must wear a face covering at all times in hallways, common areas and on school grounds. Bars, brasseries, taverns and casinos must remain closed. Pharmacies and gas stations will be permitted to remain open between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Other measures put in place during the post-Christmas lockdown remain in effect, including the closing of restaurants for indoor dining and shopping in stores. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Students in grades 5 and 6 must wear a mask while in class. "We continue to see significant increases of cases in three regions – Capitale-Nationale, Chaudiere-Appalaches and Outaouais. Saunas and spas must remain closed, except for massage therapy treatments provided. "Citizens are prohibited from leaving their homes or yards between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., under penalty of fines," said the Emergency Alert sent to cellphones. Quebecers begin life under a curfew today, as the Quebec Government implements new lockdown measures in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19. Camp Fortune says it will have a last run call at 7 p.m., so both guests and staff leave the property by 7:30 p.m. IN-DEPTH: Complete coverage of COVID-19 in Ottawa. Businesses can remain open for online purchases and pick-up at the door. Private gatherings indoors or outdoors are prohibited, Visitors from another address are not permitted at your home, Single individuals are permitted to visit another address. Daycare services can operate with the maximum number of children indicated on their licence. Here is a look at the new restrictions and what's open and what's closed during the four-week curfew: The Quebec government says between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., residents will be prohibited from moving outside their place of residence, with exceptions for health care, humanitarian reasons or essential work. 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. Stay home and observe the curfew to protect lives.". Students will return to class on Jan 18. The Quebec government says travel between cities and regions is not recommended, with exceptions for students, workers, shared custody agreements and the transport of goods. Quebec's premier said Tuesday that he's in talks with the Ontario government to 'standardize' COVID-19 rules in the Ottawa-Gatineau region after the Outaouais has shot to the top of Quebec… "It will be up to each citizen to demonstrate that he or she is covered by one of the authorized derogations.". Speaking on CTV Morning Live Friday morning, Quebec MNA Christopher Skeete said Ottawa residents must follow the rules in Quebec. The objective is to avoid all forms of gatherings in order to minimize any risk of contagion from COVID," the MRC des Collines police said. The four-week curfew will require residents in Gatineau and across Quebec to remain at home between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. People who violate the overnight curfew risk a fine of $1,000 to $6,000. The government previously placed Quebec City, Lévis, Gatineau and several municipalities in Quebec's Beauce region — all of which had seen sudden spikes in cases — under the earlier curfew. Camp Fortune will remain open during the four-week curfew. Educational childcare services will be closed only in the event a COVID-19 outbreak is declared at the facility. Pharmacies will only be able to sell drugs and essentials. OTTAWA -- Under the lockdown rules, elementary and secondary schools continue with online learning and all non-essential businesses, including restaurants for indoor and patio dining, must remain closed. Restaurants can remain open for delivery, take-out and drive-thru only. Libraries in Gatineau will close at 7 p.m. Alpine ski resorts will remain open, but are not allowed to offer evening skiing until Feb. 8. The four-week curfew will require residents in Gatineau and across Quebec to remain at home between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. People who violate the overnight curfew risk a fine of $1,000 to $6,000. The ski hills will be open until 7 p.m., seven days a week for the duration of the curfew. Masks are mandatory at all times in the school and on school grounds. The MRC des Collines de l'Outaouais police says its officers will enforce the new curfew in its territory. Josh Pringle Gatineau began a strict 10-day lockdown on April 1. Last week, Legault placed Quebec City, Levis and Gatineau under the earlier curfew, advancing it from the previous 9:30 p.m. start. Teleworking is mandatory for people working in offices from Dec. 17, 2020 to Feb. 8, 2021, with the exception of workers who presence is deemed necessary by the employer.