The City of Thunder Bay continues to work on bringing back some of their services during the pandemic now that the provincial government has loosened some COVID-19 restrictions.
City officials say they are working on planning for certain summer facilities, programs and services in July and August, including some day camps and neighbourhood programs, Sandy Beach operations and patios at the City-operated Golf Courses.
The City is also assessing legislation and operating guidelines related to the City’s splash pads.
City Administration will be working with retail and restaurant owners to allow access to public space where appropriate to help them re-open and have their customers social distance.
The City is also providing emergency child care to frontline workers through Algoma Child Care Centre. More details on the City’s plans for child care facilities will be available after the City reviews and assesses Provincial protocols and operational impacts.
While outdoor pools are among summer services including campgrounds and amusement rides that Council has approved to remain closed, attention can now turn to indoor pools for consideration including assessing legislation and operating guidelines and their impacts.
A report with reopening recommendations for indoor pools and other facilities permitted to open in Phase 2 will be presented to Council later this month on June 22.
