What you need to know about what the lockdown looks like in Stouffville

It is going to be a very difficult time for our community: Mayor Iain Lovatt

Yorkregion.com
Dec. 17

What does lockdown look like in Whitchurch-Stouffville after the town moved into the grey (lockdown) zone on Monday, Dec. 14?

All of the town facilities are now closed for a minimum of 28 days. The town will be offering the following alternative services:

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library will offer curbside pickup on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Items can be placed on hold using the library catalogue at wsplibrary.ca and pickup will be at the main doors to the Leisure Centre.

The Leisure Centre will offer virtual programming via townofws.ca/wsplayonline.

The Museum and Community Centre will offer virtual programming, which can be found at townofws.ca/museum.

“The lockdown is going to be a very difficult time for our community -- for individuals, families and businesses,” Mayor of Whitchurch-Stouffville Iain Lovatt said. “Now more than ever, our local restaurants and retailers need us. Please visit www.L4A.ca for more information on how you can support our local businesses and community at this time.”

The lockdown restrictions require the closure of indoor and outdoor dining and drinking in bars and restaurants, indoor shopping in non-essential retail stores and malls, and personal care services. Indoor organized public events and social gatherings must be limited to members of the same household. Outdoor public events and gatherings are limited to 10 people if physical distancing can be maintained.

Essential businesses, such as grocery stores, pharmacies and big box retailers, will be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity. Schools, before and after school programs, and child care will also remain open.

The town asks you to visit stouffvillereopens.ca for local COVID-19-related updates.