THUNDER BAY – The extension of the provincially mandated lockdown in Northern Ontario means city-run facilities will remain closed for at least two more weeks.
The City of Thunder Bay on Friday announced all indoor and outdoor sports and recreation fitness activities are affected.
“The province has announced an extension of the provincial lockdown until, at the earliest, Jan. 23,” said Mayor Bill Mauro, in a release issued to local media.
“We need everyone to stay home as much as possible, and only leave for essential requirements. I implore everyone to gather only with your household and avoid travel unless absolutely essential.”
Outdoor park amenities, including rinks and trails, will remain open, but residents are encouraged to only use them with people they live with and stay at least two metres away from others.
“The city is committed to taking all necessary measures to protect the health and safety of our staff and the community at large, and we will continue to follow the advice of our public health experts, while making sure to continue to provide essential services,” said city manager Norm Gale.
The following facilities will remain closed until Jan. 23:
- Centennial Botanical Conservatory
- Canada Games Complex, our largest recreational facility
- Churchill Pool (Volunteer Pool has remained closed under renovation during the pandemic)
- Arenas: Fort William Gardens, Neebing, Delaney, Port Arthur, Grandview, Current River
- Older Adult Centres: 55 Plus Centre and West Arthur. Take-out food service (curbside pick-up) will continue for seniors’ food security
- Vale, Vickers Heights, West Arthur (includes volunteer-board operated community centres)|
- Kinsmen Youth Centre
- Baggage Building Arts Centre
- Water Garden Pavilion. Prince Arthur’s Landing rink will remain open.
