Ontario’s strict lock-down continues in response to stress on hospitals from an influx of patients sick with COVID-19. The City of Sarnia has addressed how they will be enforcing the new restrictions within the city.
The Sarnia Police Service said they will focus on educating and warning the public about the Provincial Government’s restrictions and will resort to enforcement when other measures have failed and if violations under the Re-Opening Act of Ontario and the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act persist.
The Police will not be randomly stopping pedestrians or vehicles to enforce the travel restrictions but will enforce based on observed violations or public complaints. The Police addressed this concern out of recognition of residents’ frustration with the virus and the measures taken by the Provincial Government.
The Sarnia Fire Service reported that there is no ban on backyard recreational burning, but campfires can be burned only while following the guidelines on acceptable numbers of people and number of households.
Ontario has imposed a ban on travel for reasons other than health care, essential shopping, and work that can not be done from home, as well as most travel between provinces.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
