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Alongside the latest round of loosened provincial health measures, the City of Greater Sudbury has continued down its path toward reopening facilities.
Although the city has followed the province’s lead in no longer requiring proof of vaccination, they caution that some permit holders or groups with leases may choose to maintain these requirements.
“As we see public health measures easing, many of us feel like we are starting to see the light at the end of a very long tunnel. This is the next step toward better days ahead,” Mayor Brian Bigger said in a media release issued by the city.
“Remember that some people may be feeling a bit more nervous about this next phase, so let’s all do our best to be kind and patient with each other. Be respectful of businesses that may decide to keep vaccination requirements in place a while longer. Continue to wear your mask and follow other practical health measures to keep us going down the right path.”
Indoor Leisure Facilities
Arenas, pools and fitness centres are operating at full capacity. Visitors to pools and fitness centres may continue to book reservations (one-hour time slots) in advance, but walk-ins are also permitted. Screening remains in place, and masks are required in all facilities when not actively engaged in an activity. Residents are asked to remain masked for as long as possible before engaging in their activity.
The pool area at Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre is temporarily limited to 50 people while updates to the HVAC system are underway. The rest of the building is operating at full capacity.
While the city no longer requires proof of vaccination, some permit holders or groups with leases may choose to maintain these requirements and will be responsible for checking proof of vaccination for their participants. Users should check with their specific group to confirm.
Pools and fitness centres may continue to experience service interruptions and/or modified hours due to staff being redeployed to assist at Pioneer Manor. Before heading to a facility, users are encouraged to phone the facility, contact 311, or visit www.greatersudbury.ca/play/pools or www.greatersudbury.ca/play/fitness-centres to ensure it is open. In the event of a program cancellation, staff will contact participants directly.
Carmichael Arena remains in use as a vaccination clinic. For more information, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/play/arenas.
Cemetery Services
There is no capacity limit for indoor or outdoor funerals and interment services. Masks are required for all guests and staff.
Libraries and Citizen Service Centres
Libraries and Citizen Service Centres are now open for regular in-branch services, including browsing of collections, printing, scanning, photocopy services, computer access (two hours per person, per day), municipal services, access to washrooms and a place to warm up. Programming will continue to be offered virtually at this time.
Residents who require Citizen Service Centre municipal services such as marriage licensing and cemetery services are asked to call ahead to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
Tom Davies Square
Services at Tom Davies Square remain available by appointment. Contact 311 by phone or Live Web Chat (311.greatersudbury.ca) to make an appointment or discuss alternate service. Many services are available by telephone or through the Customer Service Portal.
Tom Davies Square is scheduled to reopen for walk-in service in mid-March, as more employees re-establish in-office work routines. More details will be provided in the coming days.
Animal Shelter
The Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter continues to accept visitors for animal adoption or surrender by appointment only. Contact 311 to make an appointment.
For COVID-19 updates and information related to City services, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/covid. The most up-to-date local information on COVID-19 can be found on the Public Health Sudbury and Districts website at www.phsd.ca/coronavirus.
