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LONDON, ONT After backlash from the Ontario public, Premier Doug Ford has loosened his stance on one outdoor restriction. Less than 24 hours after his Friday news conference Ford tweeted this afternoon that playgrounds will be opened. Ontario’s enhanced restrictions were always intended to stop large gatherings where spread can happen, Ford tweeted. Our regulations will be amended to allow playgrounds but gatherings outside will still be enforced. Play outside safely. Parents keep your distance & wear masks if you can’t. However despite one change, the others will remain. Signs reading Beach Closed went up on the main beach in Port Stanley Ont., and barricades were placed across the municipal parking lots Saturday morning. ....