Lockdown: What the order to Grey means from Town of Aurora's standpoint

“Impact on our local businesses will be immeasurable," says Mayor Mrakas

Yorkregion.com
Dec. 14, 2020
John Cudmore

Feeling Grey? You likely will starting Monday morning.

With the announcement Dec. 11 by the Ontario government that York Region is entering the Grey-lockdown zone for 28 days starting Dec. 14, the Town of Aurora has provided guidelines for citizens to follow.

A statement released Friday night said municipal buildings, including recreational facilities, and programs will be closed and cancelled beginning at 12:01 a.m.

The delivery of community services from the municipality will continue as normal operation.

Lockdown restrictions require that restaurants, bars, and food and drink establishments will only be able to provide takeout, drive-through and delivery.

Indoor and outdoor dining services are prohibited and personal care services will be closed.

“Our small businesses will be required to shut their doors to the public, offering only curbside pickup,” said Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas in the statement. “The impact on our local businesses will be immeasurable, especially during the holiday season, so I encourage residents who are able to order takeout, shop online locally and help support our businesses.”

Residents can visit exploreaurora.ca to access a directory of local businesses.

Here are other areas the announcement will impact:

Club Aurora Fitness Centre at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex is closed. Virtual group fitness classes will continue to run as scheduled. Fitness membership credits will be returned for future registration use.

For refunds or inquiries contact rleisure@aurora.ca.

All pools, aquatic programs and pool permits are cancelled. A credit will be returned for future registration use.

All in-person classes and activities at the Aurora Seniors Centre are cancelled.

Visit aurora.ca/scww to view the virtual older adult program schedule.

All Indoor ice rinks are closed. Permits and programs are cancelled. Accounts will be credited and applied to future use.

All public skates, adult skates, seniors’ skates and stick and puck drop-ins are cancelled.

All gymnasium drop-in programs at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex are cancelled.

The Chartwell Walking Indoor Track at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex will be closed.

All in-person registered holiday programs are cancelled. Participants will be contacted directly regarding refund options.

Residents are asked to stay vigilant and follow the reminders from York Region Public Health to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Updates on the status of municipal operations, cancellations and disruptions will be posted on aurora.ca/covid19 as the situation changes.

 

For information on what is open or closed in Aurora, visit aurora.ca/reopen.