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A Plane Crashed Into A Canoe In A Muskoka Lake & The Boaters Jumped Out Just In Time
A new fear has been unlocked.
Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario Provincial Police
A tranquil paddle through the lake turned into a terrifying incident this weekend in Muskoka.
On August 15, a couple was canoeing around 2:30 p.m. on the Trans Canada Bay of Six Mile Lake when a small floatplane started hurdling towards them, according to an OPP news release.
The couple had to jump out of their canoe and into the water towards safety to avoid being hit by the incoming plane.
The plane was landing in the bay and crashed into the couple's canoe severely damaging it but thankfully no injuries were sustained to the two canoers, according to the news release.
Police say the pilot of the plane and witnesses in the area helped the couple to safety.
No charges have been laid at this time but the marine unit of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Transport Canada is currently investigating the incident.
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Ford Is Isolating After Coming In Close Contact With A Positive COVID-19 Case
The premier's test result came back negative.
Premier Doug Ford is self-isolating in Toronto after coming in "close contact" with a positive COVID-19 case, his office told Narcity in an emailed statement.
A member of Ford's staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday evening, and the premier came into contact with this staff member on Monday.
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"Immediately upon learning that this staff member was even at risk of exposure, the Premier left the legislature to be tested," the statement said.
"While his test results have returned negative, the Premier will follow all public health advice for close contacts of positive cases, including isolating."
Ford will lead Ontario's response to the pandemic from isolation, including continuing "briefings with officials and communicating with the public."
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Willie Nelson Is Calling On Joe Biden To Make '4/20' An Official Holiday
He actually wants the holiday to span 9 days. 🤯🎸
Willie Nelson is calling on President Joe Biden to make "4/20" — a day many use to celebrate the consumption of marijuana — an official national holiday.
Nelson, in collaboration with his Luck Reunion team, launched a petition to help declare the nine days spanning April 20-29 the official "High Holidays," with the last day of celebration falling on the country music star's birthday.
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"We believe that recognition of the 'High Holidays' opens the door to much-needed dialogue supporting the many benefits of cannabis while helping to remove the unjustified stigmas currently surrounding this amazing plant," the team wrote to President Biden.
The petition, which asks supporters to "please puff, puff, and pass this to your friends in Congress for consideration," has a goal of getting 2,500 signatures and it has already received nearly 2,400 as of Tuesday, April 20 at 4 p.m. EST.
Nelson's Luck Reunion Team will be celebrating "High Holidays" this year by hosting what they are calling "Luck Summit: Planting the Seed" from April 26-29, where they will be discussing marijuana's history, science, entertainment, and culture.
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Canada's COVID-19 Benefits Are Still Available & Some Can Be Claimed For Up To 38 Weeks
Recovery benefits and EI regular benefits were recently extended.👇💰
As the third wave of the pandemic continues, Canada’s COVID-19 benefits are still available to those who need them.
In a tweet on Monday, April 19, Employment and Social Development Canada reminded everybody that some benefits have recently been extended so that Canadians can get paid for even longer.
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🔔 Reminder! The #GC increased the number of weeks available for the recovery benefits and EI regular benefits. F… https://t.co/NTXb5soS5p— Employment and Social Development Canada (@Employment and Social Development Canada)1618841929.0
That includes the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB).
Additionally, anybody claiming EI regular benefits will be able to access the support for even longer, too.
If you think you could be eligible for one of these supports, or want to know more about how long you can claim them for, here’s what you need to know:
Canada Recovery Benefit
The CRB offers income support to employed and self-employed Canadians whose work has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible claimants can get $1,000 ($900 after taxes withheld) for any two-week period between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021.
Previously, the benefit was available for a maximum of 26 weeks, although this has now been extended to a maximum of 38 weeks.
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
Are you unable to work because you must care for a child under 12 years old or a family member who needs supervised… https://t.co/rzct9l738p— Employment and Social Development Canada (@Employment and Social Development Canada)1617040536.0
The CRCB is there to help employed and self-employed individuals who can’t work because they’re caring for a family member or child during the pandemic.
Applicants must be unable to work at least 50% of their scheduled work week and cannot be claiming any other COVID-19 support benefits.
Eligible households can get $500 per week via the CRCB ($450 after taxes withheld).
Households can now claim for a total of 38 weeks between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021.
Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
Attention workers! The #GC has increased support through the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit from 2 to 4 weeks.… https://t.co/a0B0Y2MBUb— Employment and Social Development Canada (@Employment and Social Development Canada)1616597940.0
If you’re sick or self-isolating due to COVID-19, or have an underlying health condition that puts you at risk, you could be eligible for the CRSB.
This benefit offers $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for each one-week period.
Applicants can apply for up to four weeks between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021.
An individual cannot claim the CRSB if they’re receiving paid leave from their employer for the same period.
Employment Insurance
EI regular benefits provide support to Canadians who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Although it was available before COVID-19, it also supports those impacted by the pandemic.
Those claiming must be available and able to work but unable to find a job.
As of January 31, the waiting period for claiming EI has been suspended and the maximum number of weeks available has been extended from 26 weeks to 50 weeks.
The amount on offer varies on a case-by-case basis, depending on an individual's situation.
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