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A Driver In Manitoba Got Fully Knocked Out When An Ice Chunk Smashed His Windshield
The passenger had to take control of the car on the highway. 😱
Manitoba RCMP is urging drivers to clear ice and snow off their vehicles before hitting the road after a chunk of ice left one man unconscious in his car on the highway.
In a tweet on April 20, when some parts of the country experienced snow, officials shared a pretty shocking photo of a smashed-up vehicle.
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68yo male in serious but stable condition after ice chunk flew off a truck on highway smashing through the male’s w… https://t.co/vrzCdQwhnm— RCMP Manitoba (@RCMP Manitoba)1618947129.0
Manitoba police explained that an ice chunk had flown off a truck on a local highway and smashed straight through the windshield of a 68-year-old man’s car.
The man was knocked unconscious by the ice chunk, forcing the passenger to try and control the vehicle until it stopped. While the driver is in a “serious” condition, officials say he’s stable.
Manitoba RCMP used this example to remind all drivers to ensure their vehicles are clear of snow, ice and any other debris before hitting the road.
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8 Ontario Hiking Trails That Will Take You To Lakes In Every Shade Of Blue
Epic views await. 🌊
If sunny days at the lake are your idea of heaven, we got you covered. These Ontario hiking trails will take you to stunning bodies of water in every shade of blue.
If you want to avoid the crowds, you can trek to a cliffside lookout over azure waves. Or you could visit a trek in the middle of the city, that is so simple you don't even need hiking boots.
Here are all outdoor adventures you'll want to see at least once in your life:
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Bon Echo & Mazinaw Lake
Price: $10.84 per vehicle (some trails have an additional ferry fee)
Address: Bon Echo Provincial Park, 16151 Hwy. 41, Cloyne, ON
Why You Need To Go: There are multiple short hiking trails to explore, including one that leads to a breathtaking lookout.
Killarney Lake
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: Killarney Provincial Park, 960 ON-637, Killarney, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you are an avid hiker looking for a challenge, The Crack Trail leads to Killarney Ridge, where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view.
Bat Lake
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario 60, ON
Why You Need To Go: This 2.5-hour loop trail has so many fantastic things to enjoy like a blue lake, lookout and towering hemlock trees.
Cyprus Lake
Price: $ 7.90 per person
Address: Bruce Peninsula National Park, 469 Cyprus Lake Rd., Tobermory, ON
Why You Need To Go: The bright turquoise water here looks like it belongs in Bali. To see it for yourself, explore the easy Cyprus Lake Trail.
Dow's Lake
Price: Free
Address: Dow's Lake, Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: There is no need to leave the city for this simple walk. You can follow the Rideau Canal Western Pathway along the edge of Dow's Lake.
Semiwite Lake
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: Algoma, Unorganized, North Part, ON
Why You Need To Go: It is worth every step to enjoy the view of the water from the 130-metre high Helenbar Lookout.
McGinnis Lake
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: Petroglyphs Provincial Park, 2249 Northeys Bay Rd., Woodview, ON
Why You Need To Go: Here you can see a turquoise body of water that is one of the few meromictic lakes in Canada.
Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
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8 Ontario Police Forces Say They Won't Be Doing Random Stops With The New COVID-19 Rules
They now have the power to stop anyone who is outside their home.
New COVID-19 restrictions for the province involve heightened Ontario police powers, but eight forces have said they won't be doing random stops.
Several police forces have commented on the new enforcement measures and addressed how they will be responding to them.
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In a tweet, Waterloo's police force said they are reviewing the new measures but they "will not be conducting random vehicle or individual stops."
As we review the new #COVID19 provincial regulations announced today, please note that we will continue to focus on… https://t.co/h3A3nN6ccB— Waterloo Regional Police (@Waterloo Regional Police)1618612736.0
Ottawa Police shared a similar statement, saying they "will not be conducting random stops. We will be taking a deliberate and careful approach that emphasizes equity, legality, and efficacy."
The president of the Peel Regional Police Association also tweeted, saying their members wouldn't be conducting random stops.
Common sense is the answer, not threats or scare tactics. Our members will NOT be conducting random vehicle or indi… https://t.co/XXkG5m09rx— Adrian Woolley (@Adrian Woolley)1618629319.0
In Peterborough, police said they "will continue to be complaints-driven in our response to the increased provincial measures, that means we will not be randomly stopping people."
We are reviewing the new provincial #COVID19 regulations. Peterborough Police will continue to be complaints-dri… https://t.co/SJIKqMCOjP— Peterborough Police (@Peterborough Police)1618626426.0
Halton's police chief also weighed in, saying "the HRPS will NOT be randomly stopping vehicles for no reason during the pandemic or afterwards" with the exception of RIDE programs.
To our amazing Halton citizens. We are all going through a horrific year of COVID-19 and all associated with it tog… https://t.co/k3nqpzyhqm— Chief Steve Tanner (@Chief Steve Tanner)1618662171.0
Niagara Regional Police also tweeted, saying they will not be doing random checks.
The Niagara Regional Police Service is continuing to review the new provincial #COVID19 regulations to ensure appro… https://t.co/IuIh2unRNx— NRPS (@NRPS)1618658653.0
Guelph Police shared a similar statement online, saying "it is not our intention to conduct random vehicle or person stops."
London's chief of police also commented, saying they were awaiting specific details but their "plan is to continue to engage, explain, educate & enforce in a fair & unbiased manner. We will not be randomly stopping people."
Our plan is to continue to engage, explain, educate & enforce in a fair & unbiased manner. We will not be randomly… https://t.co/xlhN5L7Kqd— Steve Williams (@Steve Williams)1618628370.0
Ontario Provincial Police responded to the new orders by reminding residents that "law enforcement now has the ability to ask anyone outside their residence, including motorists, to indicate their purpose for leaving home and provide their address."
Please #StayHome and #StaySafe. Law enforcement now has the ability to ask anyone outside their residence, includi… https://t.co/vFKvtjFEYX— Ontario Provincial Police (@Ontario Provincial Police)1618610946.0
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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Ontario’s Even Stricter Stay-At-Home Order
We answered all your questions about the announcement.
On Friday, April 16, Premier Doug Ford announced the extension of Ontario's stay-at-home order for an additional two weeks, along with new measures to curb rising COVID-19 cases.
These new measures include the restriction of interprovincial travel in or out of Quebec and Manitoba, rules prohibiting the gathering of more than one household outdoors, limited capacities in big-box stores, increased enforcement and more.
Narcity asked you on Instagram what you want to know about the latest guidelines and we've compiled a list of answers.
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When do the new restrictions go into effect?
Ontario's stay-at-home order will now last until at least May 20 and most of the new restrictions will come into effect on Saturday, April 17, at 12:01 a.m.
Saturday will see the ban of outdoor gatherings between individuals of different households and a pause on all non-essential construction. Big-box stores will only be able to operate at 25% capacity, and all recreational amenities, such as playgrounds, basketball courts and soccer fields, will be closed.
On Monday, April 19, at 12:01 a.m., all non-essential interprovincial ground travel between Ontario and Manitoba, and Ontario and Quebec will be prohibited and enforced using checkpoints.
Monday will also usher in new capacity limits for religious services, weddings and funerals, all of which will be lowered to 10 people indoors or outdoors.
What new powers do police have?
Under these new restrictions, police will have additional enforcement powers.
As of Saturday, April 17, "police officers and other provincial offences officers will have the authority to require any individual to provide their home address and purpose for not being at their residence," according to the Ontario government's release.
In addition, police will have the authority to pull over vehicles and inquire about an individual's reasoning for leaving home.
If you do not comply, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones told reporters on Friday that police officers can issue a ticket with a $750 fine under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
These special powers will only be in effect as long as the stay-at-home order is in place.
Can I still fly in or out of Ontario?
As of now, interprovincial flights have not been affected by these measures.
However, Ford did call on the federal government to impose further restrictions on international travellers during Friday's press conference.
"We need to do more to stop other, even deadlier variants, from getting into Canada and causing more havoc. That means limiting air travel, tightening our U.S. border and addressing the countless issues we’re seeing with testing and quarantining when people fly into our country," said Ford.
We're travelling to Ontario in the next two weeks, do we need to cancel?
If you're planning on travelling to Ontario by car, you will not be able to enter unless your purpose for travelling is for work, health care services, transportation and delivery of goods and services or exercising Aboriginal or treaty rights.
If you're set to enter Ontario by plane, there is nothing in place as of now to indicate you won't be able to enter the province.
Do we know what will happen to childcare centres?
Friday's announcement had no mention of childcare centres, but on Thursday, April 15, Ford's government announced that free childcare would be provided to essential workers who have school-aged children.
This goes into effect as of Monday, April 19, and will stay in effect until kids are permitted to attend in-person learning again.
The government has provided a list of essential workers eligible for free childcare. If you are eligible for free childcare, you must contact your local service system manager to access it.
What if you live alone? Are you still able to interact with one other household?
Yes, those who live alone are still permitted to interact with one other household of their choice.
Can we go to parks to hike, walk or picnic?
Exercise is listed as an essential reason to leave your home under the stay-at-home order.
Walking or hiking in a park counts as exercise, so these activities are permitted.
A picnic in the park does not fall under essential exercise and is not listed as a reason for leaving your home.
What's the restriction on weddings at cottages and private residences?
Starting Monday, weddings, funerals, and religious services will be permitted to operate with a limit of 10 people, indoors or outdoors.
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