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No hearsay. Share facts and sources. Attempted Clarification from Global News just now Relevant pieces selected, less relevant deleted: “Under this order, everyone must stay home and only go out for essential trips to pick up groceries, or go to medical appointments,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, adding that walking pets or exercising is still permitted. The announcement left many people looking for clarification as to what they were and weren’t still permitted to do over the next month, so a government spokesperson provided some clarification on Wednesday. “Ontario is a big, diverse province,” Travis Kann explained in an email ... “As such, and as we have from the very outset of this pandemic, we will continue to rely on the best judgment of Ontarians as they stay at home as much as possible and only leave their homes for essential purposes.” The government says it also cannot decide what is an essential item for every person across Ontario although it tried to clarify what would be considered an essential trip. “We have provided broad categories that people should consider before leaving their home: food, health-care services, including medication, exercise or work, where someone’s job cannot be done at home,” it said. The new restrictions also allow people to gather in groups of five outdoors, which the government says it is allowing so that people who live on their own can still have company or support for mental and physical wellbeing. “Anyone gathering outside is expected to adhere to physical distancing measures and are now strongly urged to wear a mask,” the province said. The government says that exercise is considered essential although how Ontarians choose to do so is unique to each household. “Some may wish to go for a walk around the block, while others may wish to go to a local basketball court with their household to shoot some hoops,” the province said. “We recommend that Ontarians consult their local public health unit or municipality to understand what recreational amenities are open in their community.” “Right now, we are asking people to stay home and only leave their home for essential purposes, which could include emergency maintenance of a secondary residence,” it says. “In the spirit of the stay-at-home order, at this time we are not recommending intra-provincial travel.” Much more relevant, is the announcement coming down at 1pm, as posted by CBC in this link: Ontario to lay out 'legal parameters' of COVID-19 stay-at-home order today Officials suggested Tuesday that police will have 'discretion' to enforce order [YIKES!] Ontario Premier Doug Ford is scheduled to hold a news conference beginning at 1 p.m. ET in Toronto. The province said it will publish the "legal parameters" for the order, which takes effect tomorrow, online today and offer more clarification on the measure. As of Thursday, residents will have to stay home except for essential purposes such as grocery shopping, accessing health care and exercising. Here's what you need to know about the new rules. The province said police and bylaw officers will have the power to enforce the stay-at-home order and issue tickets to rule-breakers, but hasn't given details on how that will play out in practice. [YIKES AGAIN!] Wearing a mask is also now recommended outdoors when physical distancing is difficult. I guess we'll know a lot more after 1pm. I bet you guys who live up north close to the lake will be able to drive there and go out fishin' unmolested. They won't be chasing down anyone on the ice, as long as you're appropriately spread out which is easy enough to do. What better social isolation is there than ice fishing out in the Great White North? It's the DRIVING UP NORTH bit that worries me! I can't help but think that in spirit of a stay-at-home order, for a guy who lives in southern Ontario but gets checked by the OPP [or even a by-law officer!] up north. Cop: "So, like, how's it goin', eh?" Me: "Oh beauty." Cop: "So, like, you live in Hamilton. Whatcha doin' way up here?" Me: "I am exercising and going ice fishing." Cop: "Like, you're supposed to stay at home, cuz, like, there's a stay-at-home order, eh? So, like, I think I have to write you a ticket, unless you can come up with a viable explanation.....?" Me: {crickets} Me: "Would you like a donut?"

the generosity of the fishing community and specifically some of the members of this forum gives me faith in humanity. 410001661 (i hope its ok I identified you if not let me know and i will remove this!) approached me and helped me out immensely. Just a fantastic helpful generous person. I cant thank him enough, kudos to him. These kind of acts are what keep this community alive!

It’s going to be up to municipalities if they decide to block access due to medical officer then only people with privy access will be fishing. But right now there is nothing that states we can’t fish and you can still have a group up to 5 at an outdoors gathering

Ya... nope.. reddits a better place for this...

Yes I noticed the name . I sent an email to make sure he is still in business. Most of the reviews and comments are 2018 . Nice that he is local as well .

The “About Us” page looks legitimate and a quick search on Steve Galea gives you many ties to Ontario out of Doors. I doubt blatant identity theft would be a good way to launch a crooked website. I’d buy from them.

Go fishing, just keep it low key and don’t go with a big group of your friends and all fish in tents piled up with eachother. It’s pretty straight forward. If you and a buddy go fishing considering each taking your own car. No one is going to ever bug someone sitting in a fishing tent by themself on the middle of the lake.

Spoiled myself and got one. I am 6' @ 170LBS and the LG jacket fits well with a shirt and semi thick hoodie and I tried the bib pants on with thick lined pants and had room. Now to make adjustments before I actually get out.

It,s all flavor Dan. No spicy tang to it. There is a Starsky in Hamilton. Maybe one of the byes here will do a drive bye and pick up and mail ya a package. I have not found this any where else but in European stores.

Excellent re cap. Thanks for taking the time to post ! Get me out there next season. That place looks like paradise

I cannot believe I missed this report, thank you mepps for sharing, I truly enjoyed it.

muskies from shore with consistency? are you some kind of wizard? Thank you for the report...did the sturgeon wreck freshwater fishing for you forever more? lol

HOLY SMOKES MAN! Family time, girlfriend time, friends time, new home time, cottage time, Taro time and plenty of bass time especially, 2020 turned out quite alright for ya! Great pics too!

Read the other threads that are already going...

I watched his whole speech and question answer period and he did say it