City Releases List Of City Service Changes As Province Eases COVID Restrictions
/Following the Province of Ontario’s update to COVID-19 regulations effective Tuesday the City of Peterborough has updated its protocols for use of City facilities.
Photo by Angela O’Grady.
Under the Province’s Exit Step for COVID-19 regulations, businesses and organizations, including the City of Peterborough, are required to:
Post passive screening at entrances, with the questions following guidance issued from the Chief Medical Officer of Health
Require masks/face coverings in all indoor areas, with limited exceptions
The regulations for the Province’s Exit Step are posted on the Province of Ontario website at ontario.ca.
While the Province has lifted proof of vaccination requirements, Peterborough Public Health continues to strongly recommend vaccinations. Vaccinations are important to decreasing the occurrence of serious illness from COVID-19. Visit peterboroughpublichealth.ca for information regarding the pandemic and to find a vaccine clinic.
Arenas
In accordance with provincial regulations, the following measures for community use at all arena facilities are in effect as of Tuesday:
Proof of Vaccination will no longer be required for entry
Passive Screening is to be completed by individuals prior to entry, signage will be posted at all entry points
Masks/face coverings are required, limited exemptions apply
No restriction on capacity limits, including non-spectating or spectator areas Food and beverage consumption is permitted, masks to be worn at all times while not consuming
Access to facilities will be provided a minimum of 30 minutes prior to permitted time
Safety Plans will continue to be required from permitted users/groups using the facility
Healthy Planet Arena will continue to be used for vaccination clinics. Please visit the Peterborough Public Health website for clinic information.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The Art Gallery of Peterborough Shop will be reopening to the public on Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be resuming regular public hours of operation Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Art Gallery has been closed during renovations/improvements to lighting in the facility.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
Effective Tuesday, capacity limits for the exhibition gallery and gift shop at the Peterborough Museum and Archives is lifted.
Mask/face covering requirements and passive screening of patrons will continue.
Peterborough Public Library
There are no changes at Peterborough Public Library, with no requirement for proof of vaccination and no capacity limits under the Province’s COVID-19 regulations for the library.
Mask/face covering requirements and physical distancing remains in place.
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
In accordance with provincial regulations, the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre provides the following update:
Proof of vaccination is not required
Capacity limits are removed
Screening will be self-assessed with screening questions posted around the Centre and at entrances
Mask and/or face coverings required when not engaging in physical activity
Enhanced cleaning procedures including spray bottle disinfectant and change room cleaning procedures remain in effect.
