North Bay Police say they are ready to enforce the Updated Reopening Ontario Act
The Ontario Government has taken steps to address the on-going risks and effects of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases says a news release from NBPS.
"As we enter the second wave North Bay Police want members of the public to know North Bay Police’s response is not limited to education. Police will be enforcing these new regulations to obtain compliance as necessary to deal with this health crisis," says the release.
You are required to provide a police officer with your correct name, date of birth, and address.
The new maximum number of people permitted to attend organized public events and social gatherings is reduced to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. This includes functions, parties, dinners, gatherings, BBQs, or wedding receptions held in private residences, backyards, parks, and other recreational areas. (The new limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings described cannot be combined to form a new capacity limit.)
These new rules do not apply to a business or organization such as cinemas, convention centres, banquet halls, or restaurants, as well as gyms, recreational sporting or performing arts events that must follow very specific public health and safety guidelines to minimize risk and limit any spread of COVID-19.
Police can temporarily close any premises where they believe a gathering or event is in violation of any gathering limits.
For information about other orders that continue to be in effect and enforceable under the ROA, go here and click on the “Regulations under this Act” tab.
Chief Scott Tod states “With the second wave of Covid-19 upon us our Public Health Officials deemed that changes to the behavior of people is necessary in order to effectively limit the exposure to the virus. I encourage everyone to do their part to support our health care system and workers and people should be aware that enforcement will occur if people choose to risk the health of members of our community.”
Anyone with information in relation to contraventions of the public health protocols, including limits governing indoor or outdoor gatherings are urged to call the North Bay Police at 705-497-5555.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Near North Crime Stoppers, by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.
