List of City Services During Step Three of Ontario's Reopening Roadmap
/The City of Peterborough has provided the following update on municipal services and facilities following the Province’s announcement that Ontario is moving to Step 3 of the provincial Roadmap to Reopen on Friday.
Safety measures remain in place at City facilities and programs based on public health guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Face coverings and physical distancing are mandatory when inside City Facilities.
The City encourages residents to continue connecting online through peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777 whenever possible to reduce the physical traffic through municipal facilities as a way to follow the public health guidance on physical distancing.
Details on the Roadmap to Reopen are on the Province of Ontario website: www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario. Step Three allows for a maximum 100 people for outdoor gatherings and a maximum of 25 people for indoor gatherings with restrictions.
Municipal services may be adjusted to respond to requirements and public health guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please visit www.peterborough.ca/covid19 and sign up for updates at www.peterborough.ca/subscribe, monitor www.peterborough.ca for news updates, follow local media or contact the City at 705-742-7777 for information on the status of municipal services.
Arena Division
The Province will permit indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities to reopen during Step Three of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopening. In alignment with the provincial directive, arenas will begin reopening for ice rentals at the Kinsmen Centre and any floor rentals at the PMC beginning Monday and will be operating at reduced capacity and with restrictions, including but not limited to:
Participant capacity of 22 for all on-ice activities
Change rooms will be permitted
One spectator per participant will be permitted in the facility
Controlled facility access - 10 minutes prior to permitted time
Group must exit 10 minutes following permitted time
Dedicated cleaning time by City staff between each permitted time
All users will be required to submit group Safety Plans prior to being permitted
For further information on facility guidelines and availabilities please contact Arena Division customer service by email arenadivisionbookings@peterborough.ca or phone 705-742-7777 ext. 2577.
The Evinrude Centre (the facility will be renamed Healthy Planet Arena later this summer) will continue to be used for vaccination clinics. Please see peterboroughpublichealth.ca for information on how to book vaccinations or access walk-in vaccine clinics for those who are eligible.
The PTBOLive Summer Concert Series will be continuing at the PMC parking lot as previously announced. Events will proceed in compliance with all operational requirements as outlined in the Roadmap to Reopen. For a list of events and all concert information, please visit www.memorialcentre.ca.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The Art Gallery of Peterborough's facility will open Thursday by appointment. In alignment with Step Three of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen, the Gallery will welcome visitors at 50 per cent capacity. For more information on how to book your visit to the Art Gallery of Peterborough, please visit: www.agp.on.ca/about/hours-admission/.
Three new exhibitions are open; a solo exhibition by Adam David Brown, selections from the 37th Annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, and works from the Permanent Collection. More information is available at: www.agp.on.ca/current-exhibitions/.
Other programs and services continue online, including Summer Art Camp.
Building, Planning and other services under Infrastructure and Planning Services
Building Services remains open for pick-up and drop-off service for Infrastructure and Planning Services from its location in the North Wing of City Hall. Residents are encouraged to access services online or by phone 705-742-7777 ext. 1892 whenever possible. Visit www.peterborough.ca/building for information, forms and the application process.
Child care centres
Licensed centre based and home child care are permitted to operate under provincial regulations.
City Hall
City Hall remains open for in-person service with public health precautions in place. Residents are asked to please call ahead to schedule an appointment for most services at City Hall. Regular business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the phone number is 705-742-7777.
City Council
City Council continues to meet virtually through electronic meetings at this time. Council meetings can be watched at www.peterborough.ca/watchcouncil. For a listing of scheduled Council meetings, please visit www.peterborough.ca/citycouncil.
City parks, pavilions and special events
City parks remain open with people required to stay two metres apart from others. The outdoor social gathering limit has been increased to 100 people for a private event, where two metres of physical distancing can be maintained. Organizers can apply for a permit to host organized events such as birthday parties, reunions, or other special events in City parks by submitting a COVID-19 Safety Plan for approval prior to the event.
Outdoor religious ceremonies including weddings and events hosted by staffed organizations are permitted.
For further information please visit our website at www.peterborough.ca/parks or contact the Recreation Division at 705-742-7777 ext. 1829.
Community Services
Community Services, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Public Art and the Heritage Preservation Office remains closed to in-person service, with staff available by calling 705-742-7777 ext. 1822 or by email at communityservices@peterborough.ca.
Curbside pickup parking
Curbside pickup parking spaces for free 15-minute parking are provided in the downtown area.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
In accordance with Step Three of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen, the Peterborough Museum and Archives will re-open on Monday, July 19.
The Museum Exhibitions and the Museum Gift Shop will be open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from noon to 4:30 p.m.
The Museum’s Summer Discovery Camps continue to run weekly, with COVID protocols in place.
Peterborough Public Library
The Library continues to be open for in-person visits with patrons permitted to browse the collection, use the public computers, pick up holds and check out items. Operating hours are:
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.