Library, fitness classes, sports: Aurora announces its plan for Step 2 of COVID-19 pandemic reopening

'This is a time to celebrate. We have all worked so hard to get here and have sacrificed so much,' mayor says

Yorkregion.com
July 2, 2021

As Ontario moves June 30 into Step 2 of the roadmap to reopen from the pandemic lockdown, Aurora is releasing its plan.

“I feel we are finally getting to a place where we can get back to a more normal sense of life for our residents and businesses. Everyone has struggled through this pandemic, but I am pleased that the premier has moved Ontario into Step 2 earlier,” Mayor Tom Mrakas said.

“Over 30 per cent of Ontario’s population are fully vaccinated which is impressive, and while we still need to be cautious and follow public health guidelines, we are starting to see the light in the darkness. This is a time to celebrate. We have all worked so hard to get here and have sacrificed so much. I hope you all continue to support our local businesses, enjoy the nice weather and spend some time with your loved ones reconnecting.”

Under Step 2, the following municipal services will be permitted:

• Aurora Public Library will open on July 5 with capacity limits for computer access, printing and individual study tables. Collection browsing is not yet available. The holds pickup window service will continue. Visit aurorapl.ca.

• Club Aurora Fitness Centre is providing outdoor fitness programs. Visit aurora.ca/fitnessclasses.

• Outdoor fitness classes and personal training in parks or public places are by permit only. Email bookings@aurora.ca for more information.

• Games and sports leagues are permitted to return

• Field and ball diamonds are available for permitting. Email bookings@aurora.ca for more information.

• Aurora’s Patio Extension Program is available. Visit aurora.ca/businesssupport to learn more.

 

Updates on the status of Aurora’s 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.

Under the province’s Step 2 rules, the following activities are permitted:

• Outdoor gatherings up to 25 people and indoor gatherings up to five people;

• Outdoor dining up to six people per table;

• Personal care services where face coverings can be worn at all times at 25 per cent capacity;

• Essential and other select retail permitted at 50 per cent capacity;

• Non-essential retail capacity at 25 per cent;

• Stores in shopping malls open, with restrictions;

• Larger indoor religious services, including weddings and funerals, at 25 per cent capacity;

• Outdoor religious services, including weddings and funerals, with capacity limited to permit physical distancing of two metres;

• Outdoor fitness classes are capped at the number of people who can maintain three metres of distance;

• Public libraries at 25 per cent capacity;

• Outdoor meeting and event spaces at 25 per cent capacity;

• Outdoor sports games, leagues and events at 25 per cent capacity;

• Outdoor cinemas, performing arts, live music events and attractions at 25 per cent capacity;

 

Ontario will remain in Step 2 for a minimum of 21 days.

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

For more information, visit york.ca/covid19.