OTTAWA Gatineau police have handed out 147 tickets to people caught violating Quebec s overnight curfew since the new rules came into effect last month. Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced Tuesday that the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will remain in effect for Gatineau and the Outaouais even as the province relaxes some of the restrictions on Feb. 8. On Jan. 9, Quebec imposed a four-week curfew across Quebec in a bid to limit the spread of COVID-19. The fine for violating the overnight curfew is $1,000 to $6,000. In a statement to CTVNewsOttawa.ca, Gatineau police say officers have issued 147 statements of offence for curfew violations since Jan. 9.
OTTAWA An Ontario doctor suggests cancelling March Break, an Ottawa teen fined for breaking Quebec s curfew just minutes after 8 p.m., and photo radar catches thousands of speeders. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the five most viewed stories on our website this week. As students prepared to return to school for in-person learning for the first time since the Christmas break, eastern Ontario s top doctor is recommending that March Break should be cancelled. Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis said this week that March Break should be cancelled to avoid a repeat of the post-Christmas spike in COVID-19 cases.