The City of London announced Thursday afternoon that it will be “pausing and adjusting reaction and community programs” in the wake of new health measures coming into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
The new measures — applying to those who operate indoor sports and recreational fitness activities; personal care settings; and food or drink establishments and banquet halls — were issued Wednesday by Middlesex-London Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie through a Section 22 order as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with adjustments announced on Friday.
On Thursday, the city said that all of its recreation programming and its learn to skate programs will be paused as of Sat., Oct. 24.
“Participants who have registered for a City-run program at a community centre or arena starting this Saturday will receive a direct notification about this change and receive a refund or credit to their account for paid programs,” the city explained in a release.
“The City will continue to work with the Middlesex-London Health Unit to adapt and modify programs to meet the new health measures and ensure the safety of all participants, instructors and staff.”
In an update on Monday, the city said that modified recreation and community programs will start Thursday, Oct. 29 and learn to skate programs will start Saturday, Oct. 31.
Registration for programs will reopen Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m.
Additionally, volunteer and sport organizations that use city-owned arenas “will be contacted directly with new parameters to ensure new health measures are met.”
Aquatic programs offered at community aquatic centres are not impacted, the city says.
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