An Ottawa gym is being forced to close for allegedly defying both a local public health order and the province's stay-at-home decree. Very uncooperative," Di Monte said, adding that people inside were often belligerent and "overtly aggressive" toward officers, but not violent. ‘The height of irresponsibility’: Ottawa gym forced to close after defying health rules CBC News Ottawa 1:42 Anthony Di Monte, the city’s manager of emergency and protective services, says a Nepean gym called 613 Lift has repeatedly defied provincial health regulations and has been ordered to close. Both Watson and Di Monte said it was unfair to other businesses, including gyms, that have been following the rules. CBC reached out to the gym for comment about the closure, but did not hear back in time for publication.

Source: CBC News May 05, 2021 22:02 UTC