Computation
 3.01 (1) In the computation of time under these rules or an order, except where a contrary intention appears, (a) where there is a reference to a number of days between two events, they shall be counted by excluding the day on which the first event happens and including the day on which the second event happens, even if they are described as clear days or the words “at least” are used; (b) where a period of seven days or less is prescribed, holidays shall not be counted; (c) where the time for doing an act expires on a holiday, the act may be done on the next day that is not a holiday; and (d) service of a document, other than an originating process, made after 4 p.m. or at any time on a holiday shall be deemed to have been made on the next day that is not a holiday.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194, r. 3.01 (1); O. Reg. 394/09, s. 3; O. Reg. 438/08, s. 4. (2) Where a time of day is mentioned in these rules or in any document in a proceeding, the time referred to shall be taken as the time observed locally.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194, r. 3.01 (2). Extension or Abridgment General Powers of Court 3.02 (1) Subject to subrule (3), the court may by order extend or abridge any time prescribed by these rules or an order, on such terms as are just.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194, r. 3.02 (1). (2) A motion for an order extending time may be made before or after the expiration of the time prescribed.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194, r. 3.02 (2). Times in Appeals (3) An order under subrule (1) extending or abridging a time prescribed by these rules and relating to an appeal to an appellate court may be made only by a judge of the appellate court.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194, r. 3.02 (3). Consent in Writing (4) A time prescribed by these rules for serving, filing or delivering a document may be extended or abridged by filing a consent.  O. Reg. 555/96, s. 1; O. Reg. 427/01, s. 2; O. Reg. 438/08, s. 5. When Proceedings May Be Heard Hearings Throughout the Year 3.03 (1) Proceedings may be heard throughout the year, except that from December 24th to the following January 6th no trial of an action shall be held unless the consent of all parties is filed or the court orders otherwise.  O. Reg. 770/92, s. 3; O. Reg. 427/01, s. 3. In Absence of Opposite Party (2) No motion, reference, examination, assessment of costs or other matter, except a motion made without notice, shall proceed before a judge, associate judge or other officer in the absence of the opposite party until fifteen minutes after the time fixed for it.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194, r. 3.03 (2); O. Reg. 711/20, s. 7; O. Reg. 383/21, s. 15. Timetables Amendment 3.04 (1) Parties may, by written agreement, amend a timetable established by order of a judge or associate judge, unless the order expressly prohibits amendment by the parties.  O. Reg. 438/08, s. 6; O. Reg. 383/21, s. 15. Same (2) Parties may, by written agreement, amend a timetable established by written agreement of the parties and amended by the order of a judge or associate judge, unless the order expressly prohibits amendment by the parties.  O. Reg. 438/08, s. 6; O. Reg. 383/21, s. 15. Limitation (3) Despite subrules (1) and (2), in the case of an action, an agreement to amend a timetable shall not amend the date before which the action shall be set down for trial or restored to a trial list, as the case may be.  O. Reg. 438/08, s. 6. Non-Compliance (4) If a party fails to comply with a timetable, a judge or associate judge may, on any other party’s motion, (a) stay the party’s proceeding; (b) dismiss the party’s proceeding or strike out the party’s defence; or (c) make such other order as is just.  O. Reg. 438/08, s. 6; O. Reg. 383/21, s. 15. RULE 4  COURT DOCUMENTS