New restrictions are in effect across the province, reducing capacity limits at restaurants and stores to 50 percent, along with limiting social gatherings to 10 people indoors.
In Orillia, pre-registration is now required for all programs at the Rec Centre, Rotary Place and Brian Orser Arena, as well as rec centres in Barrie.
The additional public health and workplace safety measures include reduced capacity limits to 50 per cent for some sectors, including recreation facilities, restaurants, shopping malls, and retailers (including grocery stores and pharmacies). Private social gatherings will also be limited to 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors. For a complete overview of the new public health measures, visit ontario.ca/COVID-19.
“We have heard very clearly from the Province and our local Medical Officer of Health that the highly transmissible Omicron variant is spreading throughout the province at a rapid pace. It is extremely unfortunate that we still find ourselves in this situation; however, we must take precautions now to help protect our healthcare systems, our most vulnerable and our community by limiting our contacts and reducing capacities in public settings,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “The City of Orillia is implementing reduced capacity limits in select City facilities as required by the Province and will be monitoring the local situation closely. Should the need arise to take further action at City facilities in order to protect the public, we will act accordingly.”
Please note the following impacts to City of Orillia facilities and services:
- Orillia Recreation Centre, Rotary Place, and Brian Orser Arena: Effective Dec. 19, 2021 all recreation programs, including fitness center, sports and aquatics drop-ins, public skating etc. will require pre-registration. Pre-registration will open on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 8:30 a.m. The City of Orillia is contacting user groups directly regarding rentals and programming. For more information on programming and how to register, please visit orillia.ca/SUN.
- Effective Dec. 20, 2021 – All patrons aged 12 and older are required to provide proof of full vaccination and ID that shows the patron’s full name and date of birth to enter City of Orillia recreation facilities.
- The Orillia Opera House will continue to operate within the updated capacity limits. Contact the Box Office at 705-326-8011 or visit orilliaoperahouse.ca for more information.
- The Orillia Farmers’ Market will continue to operate within the new capacity limits. Follow the Market on Facebook and Instagram for updated information.
- The Orillia Youth Centre will continue to operate at a reduced capacity.
- The Orillia City Centre remains open to walk-ins at this time. Residents are encouraged to access City services through the website, email and phone when possible.
For City of Orillia COVID-19 information and updates visit orillia.ca/COVID-19.
Starting today, all patrons aged 12 and older are also required to provide proof of full vaccination and ID to enter the facilities.
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Meanwhile, the following changes are being made at the City of Barrie’s recreation facilities:
- You must pre-register for all activities. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to your activity start time.
- Due to capacity limitations, please come to your program dressed and ready to participate.
- Change rooms will be limited to 10 people, and available only after participating in a program.
Recreation staff are in the process of contacting registrants if programs are full to reduce the registration to 50 per cent capacity. Staff will be in touch with program registrants for activities that start soon, please be patient.
Visit barrie.ca/RecUpdates for detailed, up-to-date information.
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In response to the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, Ontario is introducing 50% capacity limits in select indoor settings, including:
– Restaurants & bars
– Retail settings
– Shopping malls
– Personal care services
– Sports & recreational facilitieshttps://t.co/11hcDRawh9 pic.twitter.com/SLF31Rk7DL— Ontario Ministry of Health (@ONThealth) December 18, 2021
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