COVID is part of it, but we have to balance that by looking at everything.â. For Hillier, it comes down to democracy and Canadian freedoms. Independent MP Derek Sloan speaks at the anti-lockdown protestin Chatham, Ont., on Monday, one day after a similar event at a church in Aylmer, Ont., led to charges against six people, including Sloan. Our Mission. Quinte News has learned the police service has laid charges under the Reopening Ontario Act against a 36-year-old Stirling man, and a 63-year-old Perth man. Sloan said he did not disagree with targeted measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but said lockdowns werenât the answer. âBecome informed, become knowledgeable, donât just read the headline,â Hillier said. Estimates have about 200 cars in the parking lot Sunday. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. The next issue of Ottawa Citizen Headline News will soon be in your inbox. against a North York man, 42, a Scarborough woman, 41, and two Aylmer men, ages 34 and 20, under the Reopening Ontario Act. The Ontario government has signalled COVID-19 restrictions will stay in place a little longer, but many, including business owners, are starting to look for a roadmap to reopening. âThe government does not want these to come to a head. The matter is now before the courts. Sloan, who is 36, lives in Stirling-Rawdon, and Hillier who is 63 and from Perth, were two of the speakers at the Church of God in Alymer. Aylmer Police Service responded to the church in time for the service and charged six people under the Reopening Act, one being a 36-year-old from Stirling and another a 63-year-old man from Perth. They have not released the names of the individuals. Welcome to Hope Church We live out our Mission by knowing and loving God and His people, reaching out to and enfolding the searching and hurting, and being and forming more committed disciples. He has already been fighting the first two fines and will continue to do so. Drive-in services are permitted. âAll of these measures are very effective to reduce influenza, which is much less infectious than COVID ⦠COVID is much more infectious and deadly.â. Sloan issued the following statement to Quinte News this afternoon: Five new COVID-19 cases in HPE, five recoveries, Local man scores hole in one on opening day for golf, Two men charged separately with mischief Saturday, May long weekend closures and hour changes, HPE Public Health to conduct special youth COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Ontario has issued a new stay-at-home order today to fight an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases fuelled by variants of the virus. Health officials would only say daily infections have to drop below 1,000 to trigger any policy change. We look forward to seeing you soon. Four phases of reopening. The two eastern Ontario politicians attended a church in Aylmer, Ont., on Sunday. Sloan and Hillier said they had travelled across Ontario to cities including Ottawa, Peterborough, Barrie, Stratford, Aylmer and Chatham, for demonstrations. The doors were locked on May 1 after the ministry sought a civil contempt of court order because the church held services on April 25 in contravention of the Reopening Ontario Act. We encountered an issue signing you up. Reopening Ontario Act (ROA), 2020, S.O. We aim to instil an Islamic education in our children and adults in need, as well as provide our youth with academic learning in accordance to provincial standards. Global News reported that on April 30, Justice Bruce Thomas found the Church of God to be in contempt of his order prohibiting the church from holding religious gatherings that violate current COVID-19 restrictions. You can also view details about a child care program, hours and type of care being offered. Callaghan says they are pursuing charges under the Reopening Ontario Act. Aylmer Police Service posted on Facebook that, because of the churchâs history of defiance, officers attended the church on Sunday to monitor events. Hillier said the church was being surveilled by police to ensure it didnât have more than 10 people inside, but he pointed out he could go to a convenience store and there could be 22 people inside. Sloan agreed with Postmedia on Tuesday that the description of the Stirling man matched him and he was likely the only 36-year-old Stirling man at the parish at the time, but he had yet to receive the fine. On Sunday, independent MP Derek Sloan and independent MPP Randy Hillier were in the southwestern Ontario town and attended a service at the Church of God parish. Ontario town's reopening rebellion is growing says Mayor as golf course is charged ... Perhaps this will reinforce the need to follow the guidelines and ⦠On Sunday morning, the Aylmer church posted on Facebook: âAnother Sunday morning in Canada, under the watchful eyes of the police. Officers responded to the John Street church about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a complaint about a gathering, Aylmer police said. Of the new cases, 665 were individuals under 19, 1,326 were between 20 and 39, and 1,021 were between 40 and 59. May 16, 2020 â 20:30. Four people are facing charges following a large gathering at Aylmerâs Church of God that violated Ontarioâs COVID-19 laws, the townâs police department says. You can browse child care options by location and age group. Doors to ⦠Where people who are faithful and who worship God and Jesus Christ and who dissent from public policies are now targets of the state? Article content. Current lockdown rules have a cap of 10 people inside at religious services. Ontario records 1,699 new ... Shandro said moving to Step 3 of the Alberta government's four-part reopening plan depends on hospitalizations for ⦠Earlier this year, Trinity Bible was reportedly fined $83,000 for continuing to hold in-person services that defied the provincial restrictions on worship gatherings. Meanwhile, the respiratory flu season wasnât even declared by Health Canada this season because case numbers were so low. COVID-19 UPDATES and BULLETINS. May 16: Seventh Sunday of Easter âA large number of participants attended the Church of God (Restoration) and entered the church for the service in violation of the current emergency orders,â the police post read. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Theyâre using it as a mechanism to scare people. Introducing 5 FP Newsletters: Energy, Economy, Investor, Work and Finance, Financial Post: Introducing 5 Newsletters, MPP Randy Hillier and MP Derek Sloan face Reopening of Ontario fines. We would love to have the opportunity to meet you. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Dr. Kieran Moore, medical officer of health for Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Public Health, said Tuesday that, as far as public health was aware, no one was hospitalized or died of influenza in 2020. The church elders were accused of violating Section 10.1 of the Reopening Ontario Act, which limited the number of people allowed to attend in-person worship to 10. Reopening Update: We are moving back to a modified Stage 2 of our reopening plan which temporarily suspends any in-person worship events or meetings. For more information, see the latest from our Reopening Committee here and provincial guidelines here. A member of Dresdenâs Old Colony Mennonite Church was charged under the Reopening Ontario Act last week after more than 70 maskless people reportedly attended a ⦠Penalties under a Part 3 Summons in Section 7.0.2 sees fines starting at $10,000, with a maximum of $100,000 and up to one year in prison. Explore your child care options To find child care near you, enter an address into the search box in the map. âWhat have we allowed ourselves to become? Temple workers will perform living sealings only for previously endowed members, with the ordinances done under strict guidelines and safety precautions. He said his first court appearance had been pushed ahead three times and disclosure from the Crown attorneyâs office still hadnât been received. Hillier, 63, said from Perth that this would be his third fine under the Reopening of Ontario Act. The PIC proudly serves the Pickering community, providing excellent service in adherence to the Quran and Sunnah. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Even when police showed up at his Aylmer home in November to ticket him for attending an anti-COVID restrictions rally in London, under the Reopening Ontario Act that restricts the ⦠Guidelines for Parish Reopening. He pointed to a paper written by economist Douglas Allen of Simon Fraser University titled âCOVID Lockdown Cost/Benefits: A Critical Assessment of the Literature.â In the paper Allen wrote that he studied 80 COVID-related studies from around the world and he concluded that lockdowns had caused more harm than good. âWe have to not just look at COVID, of course. Phase 2: Open for all living ordinances only. Aylmer Police Chief Zvanko Horvat said the charges had been sworn in court and would be distributed to local police services so summons could be issued. On Feb. 7, OPP attended the church, and met Richardson after the service where he was issued a court summons. Richardson was charged with Fail to Comply with a continued section 7.0.2, contrary to Reopening of Ontario Act Section 10(1)(a). Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. âCOVID would still be here, people would still be dying, but I think overall, when you look at all harms, we would be better off,â Sloan said. All those who were charged under the act have court dates in June. Aylmer police responded to the church in time for the service and charged six people under the Reopening Act, one being a 36-year-old from Stirling and another a 63-year-old man from Perth. MPP Randy Hillier (left) and MP Derek Sloan (center) in Ayler at a church service where both were ticketed for breaking COVID 19 restrictions. Biden has set a goal of reopening most schools in his first 100 days in office or near the end of April. They were among six people reportedly charged under the Reopening of Ontario Act. A member of the Old Colony Mennonite Church in Dresden has been charged under the Reopening Ontario Act after more than 70 maskless people reportedly attended a service Sunday. This aligns with regulations set out by the Province of Ontario. Earlier today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed an amendment to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act that provides guidelines and clear permission for all churches to hold drive-in or parking lot services. Many people inside on a live stream were seen not wearing masks or practising physical distancing. Read more about cookies here. âUse your faculties, use your senses and see what is happening to our country.â. âThe average person is afraid of $10,000 or even $800 and they donât want that to go down in flames if someone wins on a constitutional ground.â. Callaghan says they are pursuing charges under the Reopening Ontario Act. 1990, c. E.9 Any other legislation/by-laws enacted ⦠The current Ontario lockdown caps religious gatherings to 10 people indoors or outdoors. tap here to see other videos from our team. Aylmer Police Service responded to the church in time for the service and charged six people under the Reopening Act, one being a 36-year-old from Stirling and another a ⦠The controversial church is known to repeatedly violate the COVID-19 guidelines set by the Reopening Ontario Act. âSeveral persons of interest were identified and charges for violating the emergency orders are being processed. CHURCH SIGNS guidelines. It's a place where you can find answers to life's toughest questions. Sources say Alymer Police have laid a Part 3 Summons against Hastings Lennox and Addington MP Derek Sloan, and Lanark Frontenac Kingston MPP Randy Hillier, among others, following a church service Sunday. Breaching the act could result in fines of $750 for attendees and $10,000 for event organizers. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. WHO team visits Wuhan hospital that had early COVID patients 9:10 AM CT on 1/29/21 âI have met people who have received numerous, numerous tickets and summons, that have fought them, and they have yet to see their date in court,â Sloan said. Anyone in attendance not following the guidelines is subject to a summons ⦠JIL Canada West Local Churches are Reopening JIL Church Canada West, covering the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories, will be reopening this coming Sunday, July 12, 2020. Despite being eligible for more than a month now, Hillier said he wouldnât be getting a COVID-19 vaccination and questioned its efficacy without years of research. When asked if he had a message for constituents who disagreed with his opinions, Hillier asked them to educate themselves. Hillier has a court date for Tuesday, April 27. A letter from our Pastor. Rock was charged under the Reopening Ontario Act after a church meeting in December. Like many Ontarians, more than a year of on-and-off lockdown restrictions has taken a toll on Ross Kutisker-Jacobson. âWe have experienced the lowest influenza activity in decades due to mask-wearing, hand hygiene, physical distancing and high immunization,â Moore said. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Christians under surveillance, criminals released early across the country, all due to COVID.â. Both were there as part of a weekend tour attending anti-lockdown demonstrations. âThese are not health measures, these are police state measures, and itâs focused completely and entirely on people who dissent from government policy,â Hillier said. How their harms exceed the benefits by many, many fold, and I am working with other Canadians who are peacefully protesting against them. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. âThe evidence is coming out day by day how awful these lockdowns are.
