Police have erected barriers to prevent more people from entering the protest. Site mobile navigation. MONTREAL -- As of Saturday, Quebecers will be living under a curfew while the province struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Since Sunday, the curfew has been rolled back from 9:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the island of Montreal and in Laval, until further notice. Starting Sunday, residents in Montreal and Laval will be forced to head indoors at 8 p.m., instead of 9:30 p.m., or face a hefty fine. Since Sunday, the curfew has been rolled back from 9:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the island of Montreal and in Laval, until further notice. Since the curfew time was changed from 8 to 9:30 p.m., ticketing has only increased. Legault said the new curfew time is to prevent people from having private indoor gatherings, which he said is one of the leading causes of an uptick in provincial coronavirus cases. She now faces $6,000 in fines and said she has no job. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Consult the table below for the Montreal police COVID-19 statistics on calls made to the police, total pandemic infractions and curfew tickets since they … A few minutes later, still on Saint-Catherine Street, a police officer reprimanded a young woman for giving him a false identity. In Quebec City, Lévis, Gatineau and multiple municipalities in the Beauce region, where schools and non-essential businesses are closed until at least April 18, the curfew already kicks off at 8 p.m. MONTREAL -- Montreal police stop to check the status of a woman walking after the start of the curfew on Friday, March 12, 2021. But, days before Ramadan began, Quebec resurrected an 8pm curfew for Montreal and Laval, turning the holy month into a depressing one for some Muslims. Please try again. Youths aged 14 and over are liable to a $500 fine, while the minimum fine for adults is $1,000. Is climate change to blame for B.C. The tightening of curfew restrictions in Montreal and Laval comes as the regions report 330 and 89 new COVID-19 cases, respectively. Among them were two friends aged 15 and 16 years old, who were demonstrating on the street Saint-Catherine West. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Quebec’s curfew was initially set at 8 p.m. when it was first announced in early January, before being gradually loosened; in Montreal and Laval, the shift to a 9:30 p.m. start time was made less than a month ago, on March 17. Until recently, Montrealers could be outside of their homes until 9:30 pm. As expected, Premier Francois Legault announced a … MONTREAL -- Quebec is prolonging an existing lockdown in four areas, saying community spread of COVID-19 in them is rampant, while also bringing back an 8 p.m. … Quebec Premier Francois Legault and Thursday press conference extended the existing lockdown in four regions due to the rampant rate of COVID-19 infections. The repeat offender, who told The Canadian Press her name was Sabrina, was also protesting for a second night in a row downtown. Fines range from $1,000 to $6,000. Today Quebec's Prime Minister François Legault announced he’s extending the curfew restrictions for another week in Gatineau, Lévis, and Quebec City. Help support our local journalism by subscribing to the Montreal Gazette here. © 2021 Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. MONTREAL —- The Quebec government is imposing an earlier curfew for Montreal and the suburb of Laval as it tightens COVID-19 restrictions for the second time in three days because of a third surge of coronavirus infections fueled by more contagious virus variants. All our coronavirus-related news can be found at montrealgazette.com/tag/coronavirus. In addition, Montreal is returning to a curfew status of 8 PM starting this Sunday. They are high school students, do not have jobs and intend to contest the fines. The four regions that will be affected by the lockdown will take effect on Sunday, including Quebec […] Introducing 5 FP Newsletters: Energy, Economy, Investor, Work and Finance, Financial Post: Introducing 5 Newsletters, Reminder: Curfew at 8 p.m. in Montreal and Laval starting Sunday. Search for: News. The young woman, who was issued a ticket for violating the curfew, explained to the officer that she did not like her real name and tried in vain to argue that she had the right to choose the name she liked. Hospitalizations keep rising as Quebec reports 1,535 new COVID-19 cases, Montreal needs proper lockdown to avoid the worst, expert says, announced this stricter curfew measure on Thursday, tap here to see other videos from our team. If you're just joining me out of your blog, we're live in old Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes At the same time, across the street, a group of young men were watching the police hand out tickets while smoking cigarettes. Photo by Allen McInnis / Montreal Gazette The start time for Quebec’s COVID-19 curfew is moving 90 minutes earlier to 8 p.m. in Montreal and Laval … The stricter measures come as Quebec and much of Canada see spiking COVID-19 case numbers and a vaccine rollout that's much slower than here in the U.S. "We're smarter than they are," said a smiling young man, pointing to a group being stopped by police. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend the protest over the course of the evening. After less than a month of being allowed out until 9:30 p.m., Montrealers are once again facing a longer curfew. Curfew was also brought back to 8 p.m. for Montreal and Laval until further notice. With Montreal reporting fewer than 200 new infections for the first time since October, the premier announces the curfew will move back to 9:30. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. The officer remained calm, and when he discovered her real identity, he was surprised: "This is your fourth ticket for breaking curfew.". April 11, 2021 5:59 PM 1 mins reading Approximately 2,000 people gathered in Old Port Montreal Sunday evening to protest the new 8 PM curfew. In other regions, it still starts at 9:30 p.m. Quebec originally imposed an 8 p.m. curfew in early January. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This is the case of Nasser, a young man who was walking alone when The Canadian Press interviewed him. "The police officer called my mother already, I think she's angry, but I don't care, I'm fighting for my rights and I don't have any money anyway," said the youngest before entering the metro under the eyes of two police officers who had ordered them to go home. Monday, April 12, 2021. Critical notes and reflection on recent riots that have broken out in Montreal against curfews. One of them told The Canadian Press that they all have a certificate filled out and signed by their employer to justify being out past curfew. 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With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Quebec, the provincial government announced this stricter curfew measure on Thursday. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. she said, adding that she will continue to defy the curfew "every day.". The curfew in Montreal and Laval will be pushed back to 9:30 p.m. starting next Monday, given the improving situation in the province’s two largest cities. The start time for Quebec’s COVID-19 curfew is moving 90 minutes earlier to 8 p.m. in Montreal and Laval starting Sunday and will remain at that hour until further notice. 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There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Premier Francois Legault announced that beginning Sunday, people in Montreal and Laval… Fireworks light up the sky as some Montrealers defy city’s 8 p.m. curfew. It’s time for everyone to question why we are tolerating these authoritarian restrictions. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Originally posted to Montreal Counter-Info.. On Sunday April 11th, in response to Legault’s re-instatement of the 8pm curfew, people took to the streets in Montreal to enjoy the spring weather and express joyous rage at this shit world that continues to steal our lives away from us. "We were demonstrating and the police nabbed us," one of them candidly told The Canadian Press, showing her ticket. "I'm on my way home from work and I live in the area, but I forgot my certificate," he said, adding that he will contest the $1,500 ticket. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. The curfew is returning to a 9:30pm start time in Montreal and Laval as of next Monday, but will remain the same for the rest of the province. Read more about cookies here. The death of a 54-year-old woman from complications linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine overshadowed the news that COVID-19 curfews in Montreal and Laval are being pushed back to … The Quebec government has imposed a curfew to help stop the spread of COVID-19 starting at 8 p.m until 5 a.m. Provincial authorities cited concerns about private gatherings as a rationale for the latest change, but only provided circumstantial evidence that the curfew has reduced the spread of the virus. 's bad allergy season? Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Premier François Legault announced Tuesday that the curfew in Montreal and Laval will now be at 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. as of Monday May 3. man uses pandemic as motivation to lose 150lbs, Clara Hughes helps boost vaccine confidency in Canada, Caught on cam: Humpback whale spotted off Victoria harbour. Protests in Montreal turned raucous Sunday night as the city pushed up its curfew from 9:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A lot of people showed up for this now, I'm starting to see some pop cars. On Thursday, Quebec Premier François Legault announced tighter restrictions in Montreal and Laval, specifically the restoration of the nightly curfew, which went into effect on Sunday. Provincial officials announced on Thursday they would move the nightly curfew in the two cities by 90 minutes as a preventive measure amid rising COVID-19 infections across the province. Quebec is bringing back an 8 p.m. curfew in the Montreal area and extending a lockdown order in three cities and one region as it tightens COVID-19 restrictions for the second time … But they say they will continue to defy the rules. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Quebecers who break the 8 pm to 5 am curfew “without reason” could face fines ranging from $1,000 to $6,000, according to Legault. Montreal, Laval's curfew will return to 9:30 p.m. as of May 3 Quebec doctor kept practising medicine illegally after temporary suspension New COVID-19 … The curfew goes into effect on Saturday, January 9, and will last until Monday, February 8. This is coming just after Francois Change the time of the curfew to 888 PM rather than 9:30 PM. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. People wear face masks as they walk along a street prior to a curfew in Montreal, Saturday, January 9, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. The two teenagers were also ticketed the day before while participating in the protests in Old Montreal, where damage was caused by rioters. Premier Francois Legault announced that beginning Sunday, people in Montreal and Laval will have to remain at home from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. or face fines of more than $1,000 Canadian (US$800). Premier François Legault has announced the curfew in Montreal and Laval will be pushed back to 9:30 p.m. from 8 p.m. starting next Monday, given the improving situation in the province's two largest cities. Montreal Restaurants Can Now Offer Takeout Until 9 p.m Under Revised Curfew Plus, bars reopening in Quebec’s new yellow zones and promises of widespread vaccination in time for June 24 by Valerie Silva Mar 17, 2021, 10:56am EDT The curfew, which lasts until 5 a.m. and carries fines for those who go out overnight, is in effect in the province’s red and orange zones. "It's been a year that we've been at home like prisoners, now it's summer, we want our freedom!" The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. There were fewer people protesting the curfew Monday night in downtown Montreal than the day before. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Some of the young people who were on Saint-Catherine Street after the curfew on Monday night suggested that they misused certificates to avoid getting a ticket, while others claimed to have the right to violate the curfew, but did not have the required document. Sign up for our email newsletter dedicated to local COVID-19 coverage at montrealgazette.com/coronavirusnews. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Legault extended the curfew in Montreal and other red zones from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in mid-March, but said last week that the evolving COVID-19 … Montreal and Laval’s 8 p.m. curfew will return to 9:30 p.m. as of Monday, May 3, Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced Tuesday, Legault announced the changes during a news conference, joined by Public Health Director Dr. Horacio Arruda and Health Minister Christian Dube. The police gave him a ticket, but he sweared he was just going home after finishing his shift at a restaurant. Calls made to Montreal police: Total tickets for pandemic infractions: Curfew tickets: April 11: 1547: 1,005: 538: April 4: 737: 797: 407: March 28: 608: 431: 319: March 21: 511: 431: 230: March 14: 421: 516: 230: March 7: 383: 372: 263: Feb. 28: 357: 552: 332: Feb. 21: 382: 450: 298: Feb. 14: 428: 477: 280: Feb. 7: 448: 586: 219: Jan. 31: 536: 699: 323: Jan. 24: 545: 773: 396: Jan. 17: 760: 583: 353: Jan. … Among the youth who defied curfew for a second night in a row Monday in Montreal, some, who are minors, are on their second, third and even fourth ticket for violating the public health measures. The curfew is returning to a 9:30pm start time in Montreal and Laval as of next Monday, but will remain the same for the rest of the province. "There's absolutely no point in a curfew because I'm going to see my friends anyway, but if I have to pay, I'll pay and learn from my mistakes," she said, accompanied by her friend, who was on her third $1,500 ticket. 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