OTTAWA -- The National Capital Commission is now closing the parking lots at Meech Lake overnight this summer following "multiple violations" of local noise bylaws and swimming guidelines.

Access to the parking lots at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park are closed from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. until the end of the swimming season.

In a statement, the National Capital Commission says Gatineau Park has experienced an "unprecedented influx of visitors" as the COVID-19 pandemic has limited access to options for leisure and fitness. "This is evident at Meech Lake where, over the last several weeks, NCC Conservation Officers, staff and lifeguards have observed multiple violations of fire safety guidelines, local noise bylaws and swimming guidelines." The

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It's Game 7 for Thunder-Rockets, Game 2 on tap in Heat-Bucks

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Gloucester County homeowner cited for allegedly hosting large, for-profit, pool party

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Reggae legend Toots Hibbert in intensive care awaiting Covid test

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Asda hit by coronavirus outbreak as customers blast 'no social distancing'

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Music world to conductor Seiji Ozawa: Happy 85th birthday

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Maskless man at Walmart in Alaska throws tantrum, screams at employees for 'taking away' his rights

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We asked how you’re holding up: 13 responses that will make you feel less alone

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Paul has 28, helps Thunder force Game 7 against the Rockets

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Butler scores 40, Heat top Bucks 115-104 for 1-0 series lead

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Regina city council softens stance on mandatory mask bylaw

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Picking the best face masks for children

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2020 ‘Miss USA,’ ‘Teen USA’ to air from Elvis Presley’s Graceland with COVID-19 protocols

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Calgary businesses provide much-needed Pride Week support during pandemic

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COVID-19: Calgary businesses provide much-needed Pride Week support during pandemic

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Alesha Dixon fears new coronavirus rules will make BGT judging role harder

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Alberta health order about benefits and harms related to masking and students: Hinshaw

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Students start school year amid coronavirus pandemic

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Teacher turns in $6,000 cash, $15,000 check discovered in backpack near school

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Father drowns infant son in Lake George in apparent murder-suicide, police say

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NCC closing parking lots at Meech Lake beaches overnight following 'multiple violations'

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