THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay is preparing to reopen arenas, pools, and other public recreation facilities Monday, when public health restrictions imposed earlier this month by the province are set to expire.
It’s the first in a three-step reopening plan outlined by the province, after reimposing measures on Jan. 5 in response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
On Monday, gathering limits will increase to 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors, while restaurants, movie theatres, gyms, and other indoor facilities can reopen at up to 50 per cent capacity.
Many city facilities are reopening with modified hours, the city advised. The public can find details online, with specific websites for arenas, the Canada Games Complex, Volunteer Pool, community centres, the Kinsmen youth centre, and Centennial Botanical Conservatory.
Residents can also find a list of city services with contact information online.
The 55 Plus Centre and West Arthur will remain closed until Feb. 7, while the River Street Café continues to offer take-out service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays.
Concessions at city arenas will also remain closed until Feb. 7 due to staffing issues.
Service at City hall and the Victoriaville Civic Centre remains available by advanced appointment booking, the city said.
Capacity limits in many settings are tentatively set to lift on Feb. 21.
