Emerging from pandemic restrictions: Aurora announces reopening plan for facilities and programs as of Jan. 31

Thestar.com
Jan. 27, 2022

As Ontario begins to emerge from the latest pandemic restrictions on Jan. 31, the Town of Aurora has announced its reopening plan.

As of Jan. 31, the following facilities and programs will reopen at 50 per cent capacity:

• All recreation facilities, meeting and event spaces.

• Permits for arenas, sports dome and other indoor spaces.

• Club Aurora Fitness Centre will reopen, and virtual classes will continue. Visit aurora.ca/fitnessclasses.

• Aquatic programs, such as lane swims, leisure swims, aquafit classes. Visit aurora.ca/aquatics.

• Public skating and stick and puck programs. Visit aurora.ca/skating.

• Aurora Family Leisure Complex drop-in programs. Visit aurora.ca/aflcdropin.

Prior to arrival, visitors must complete the screening questionnaire at aurora.ca/covid19 and have their proof of vaccination along with photo ID ready. Mask are required at any town facility.

Updates on the status of town operations, cancellations and disruptions will be posted on aurora.ca/covid19. For information on what is open or closed in Aurora, visit aurora.ca/reopen.

“The premier’s announcement that ‘the worst is behind us’ is encouraging for all our businesses and residents,” Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas said.

“Getting back to doing the things we enjoy, supporting our local businesses in-person, seeing our family and friends, and allowing kids to get back to playing the sports they love is extremely important for our economy and our mental and physical well-being. I encourage you all to continue to support our local businesses now and when things open, to visit them in-person.”