The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is working closely with the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit and other community partners regarding COVID 19. We continue to monitor the global situation.
Following the announcement from the Provincial Government yesterday that all schools will be closed until April 5, the Town is making changes to Town provided services in order to be proactively cautious.

The following changes will be effective as of 4:30 pm today:

Wiarton Arena, Sauble Beach Community Centre and Ross Whicher Centre:
All rental permits will be honoured at this time. Organizations and individuals can decide whether to move forward with cancellations or rental restrictions. The Grey Bruce Health Unit has indicated that all events/functions with over 250 participants should be cancelled. If anyone chooses to cancel a rental, they will be issued a full refund.

March Break Madness Program:
The March Break Program planned and being hosted by South Bruce Peninsula and the Propeller Club next week is cancelled. Full refunds will be processed as soon as possible. For further details call us.

Town Recreation Programs:
Town run programs such as public skating, parents and tots skating, shinny hockey, Pickleball, badminton and karate will be cancelled until further notice.

Council Meetings:
Council meetings will be held as usual at this time however members of the public are reminded that if you do plan to attend, you will be sitting in a public gallery in close proximity to other members of the public. You can listen to Council meeting recordings by visiting the Town website. People wishing to be scheduled as delegations may be required to postpone non-emergency and informational delegations to future meeting dates, at the discretion of the Mayor and Clerk.

Town Hall and Ross Whicher Centre:
Town staff are ensuring increased sanitizing practices on all common touchpoints and public spaces at all Town facilities. Public education focusing on handwashing and cough etiquette has been increased in high traffic locations.

Members of the public are being asked to limit visits to Town Hall unless absolutely necessary and are reminded that taxes can be paid on-line or by mail or can be dropped off in the after-hours mailbox at Town Hall (George Street entrance). Call us for information.

We thank everyone for your patience and understanding during this time. We will continue to monitor the situation however the above measures will continue to be in place until further notice.

source: media release, Town of South Bruce Peninsula