The City of North Bay will reopen Memorial Gardens on Aug. 4 with COVID-19 protocols in place to allow for ice rentals to businesses and organizations only.  

This is part of a phased reopening of arenas that will involve ongoing monitoring and review in accordance with provincial COVID-19 restrictions. 

As per provincial orders, ice rentals at Memorial Gardens will be limited to businesses and organizations. A maximum of 30 skaters and up to five instructors/coaches will be permitted to be involved in each session. Spectators will not be permitted, with the exception of one parent per family to attend to and supervise their child/children

The City of Windsor is continuing to offer relief from the heat during the extended heat warning issued by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

The atrium of the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre (WIATC) Presented by WFCU Credit Union at 401 Pitt Street West was opened as a temporary cooling centre on July 2. The centre will remain open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until the heat warning is lifted.

Redeployed City staff are on site to assist those attending the location. Tables and chairs have been set up to ensure physical distancing requirements are met. Advanced screening of all visitors to this location is in effect, and visitors should be prepared to answer questions upon entry. Masks are also suggested to be worn if attendees have them. In an effort to ensure physical distancing can be adhered to, it is asked that people attend this site only if they have no other options.

Those attending are reminded to bring food or materials to read if they wish, as these will not be provided.

As an additional reminder, the day program at Windsor Water World remains open and available for individuals in our community who are experiencing homelessness. This location, while providing shelter from the heat, also allows for more physical distancing within our shelter system. The program is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Outreach workers are also out in the community, should anyone require assistance.

Do you have questions about mandatory face coverings? The Lanark Leeds & Grenville Health Unit has created a section on their website with frequently asked questions. You can visit it at: https://bit.ly/2ZB81A9

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Beginning July 7th, a regional approach to mandatory masks is now in effect. In LGL, this Instruction will require businesses to adopt a policy to ensure facial coverings/masks are worn inside enclosed public spaces.

Q: Where do I need to wear a mask?

A: Enclosed public spaces.

These include:

-Retail establishments

-Indoor spaces open to the public like recreation centres, libraries, places of worship, etc

-Buses, taxis and ride share services

-For a full list: https://healthunit.org/wp-content/uploads/Public_Health_Instructions_OEA_Stage_2.pdf

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