Karinne Baker

@ctvottawa I have applied for an exemption for my child, as have many parents at our schools. Enough is enough.

Masks mandatory in all Ottawa public schools effective immediately, OCDSB says ottawa.ctvnews.ca/masks-mandator…

@anthonyfurey This.

It should be mandatory for everyone in Ontario who is still covid obsessed to go on a vacation out of country to see how other regions have completely moved on with their lives.

@CTVOttMornLive A very exciting day for our 5-year old. One of the many little heroes that will lead us out of this pandemic.

What was it like when your child rolled up their sleeve to get vaccinated? Share your thoughts and pictures for our Social Room.

@JCharronCTV @LeahCTV @CFRAOttawa @ctvottawa Sure thing!

@missbakershops @LeahCTV @CFRAOttawa @ctvottawa Hi Karinne, I'm following this story today for CTV Ottawa. Can you send me a quick DM or email jeremie.charron@bellmedia.ca

Today is the day! I want to know how it went parents! Send me an email or a DM. Did you get an appointment? How was the experience? Leah.larocque@bellmedia.ca @ctvottawa @CFRAOttawa

@CFRAOttawa Yes! Feeling hopeful!

Ottawa at Work’s Question of the Day: Have you booked your child’s COVID-19 vaccine and how are you feeling about it? Tweet, Text 580-580 or call 613-521-8255. #ottcity

@allisonjones_cp @SylviaJonesMPP So to clarify, if you are turning 5 in December 2017, as soon as 2022 hits you can get the vaccine?

Parents: @SylviaJonesMPP says kids will qualify based on their birth year, so if a child turns five at any point in 2022, they can get a shot starting in January. #onpoli

@nilikm @DrKateTO @AmyGreerKalisz @regina_bateson @613Katers @ArielTroster Interested for our school in Westboro!

@manotickguy @OCDSB @JimWatsonOttawa @fordnation @VeraEtches @PierrePoilievre Every school board in Ottawa has now mandated masks for Kindergarten. It is tough for our little learners I agree 😔

@OCDSB masks for kinders? 🥴🥴🥴🥴 They are too young to use properly: this is so sad 😢😢😢- The only school board doing this. Please HELP @JimWatsonOttawa @fordnation @VeraEtches @PierrePoilievre

Does anyone know if desk shields are still part of #OCDSB schools this fall? I haven’t seen any mention of them in the MoE guidance. #onted

@ottawacity trying to find out how to alert you of a broken playground structure, can’t find proper form on website….

Ministry of Education : Back to School - Province of Ontario to take Sick Kids Recommendations - Sign the Petition! chng.it/jK7Lk2Bk via @CdnChange

@grahamctv I am disheartened.

JUST IN: The class order requiring masks at Ottawa playgrounds has been rescinded. MOH Dr. Vera Etches still recommends wearing masks outdoors in places where you cannot physically distance. #ottnews

Just this past weekend we saw firsthand what reopening splash pads and outdoor activities can do to a child’s spirit.   We’ve reopened golf course, we’ve reopened basketball courts, we’ve reopened tennis courts.   Premier Ford, now it’s time to reopen schools. @fordnation

@Elise_ekd I agree that it's not childcare but it's the main reason that people can work during the day.

@missbakershops Perhaps there needs to be more provisions for emergency childcare if things reopened. That would make sense too. School is not childcare.

It's expected that anyone who wants a vaccine can Be fully vaccinated by end of summer in Ontario.. Given that kids can't get vaccines and Do spread Covid. Isn't it obvious to keep the schools closed until September? #onpoli #onted #COVID19ON

@kwadwo777 Tears streaming down my face as I listen to this. I'm past frustrated now. I hope our voices are all heard this week.

Enough is enough. Kids need to be back to school. Let’s advocate for our kids. Let’s all do our part. Please amplify. #ourkidsmatter

@imgrund @fordnation @celliottability if we open June 4th and patios/non-essential retail opens, what are working parents supposed to do if schools are closed? No summer camps yet, no daycare for non-essential workers. Will they have to decide between going to work and staying home with young kids/no income? #onted

The highlighted, widely touted reopening metric from @fordnation / @celliottability was vaccination. A metric we hit May 21st. 14 days after this is June 4th. If we wait until June 14th to open, we all know we are once again making decision off of unknown asterisked indicators.