THE COVID-19 DAILY BRIEF - March 16, 2020

THE DAILY BRIEF

Below is a table that will be updated by 4 pm daily on our website about the status of services and facilities in the City of West Kelowna during COVID-19.

City Facilities

Daily Information Update (as of March 16, 2020)

City Hall

OPEN

City Hall remains open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Our municipal staff has increased precautionary measures including enhanced hygiene and cleaning measures at our facilities. We will continue to follow the guidance of health authorities to make informed decisions in the best interest of our public health.

City Council Meetings

Remains Scheduled for March 24, 2020

The next City Council meeting for March 24, 2020 has not been cancelled.

However, to adhere to health authority for social distancing, the community is encouraged to watch Council meetings via webcast: https://www.westkelownacity.ca/en/city-hall/webcasts.aspx

City Committee Meetings

Economic Development Committee Meeting Cancelled (Scheduled for March 17, 2020)

The next meeting for the Economic Development Committee is cancelled.

Jim Lind Arena

Open

Current programs and rentals are under the 50-person gathering threshold and remain open.

Royal LePage Place Arena

Open

Current programs and rentals are under the 50-person gathering threshold and remain open.

Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre

Pool: Open

Hot Tub: Open

Steam Room: Open

Gym Area: Open

This facility remains open today (March 16), as attendance is currently under the 50-person gathering threshold.

It is likely this facility may close in the days ahead with increased health authority recommendations. Please note this facility is operated by a third-party contractor who the City is collaborating with.

Multi-sport Centre (Dome)

Open

Current programs and rentals are under the 50-person gathering threshold and remain open.

Seniors Centre

Closing as of March 16

Closing as of March 16, 2020.

Westbank Lions Community Centre

Open

Current programs and rentals are under the 50-person gathering threshold and remain open.

Lakeview Heights Community Hall

Open

Current programs and rentals are under the 50-person gathering threshold and remain open.

Webber Road Community Centre

Open

Current programs and rentals are under 50-person gathering threshold and remain open.

Okanagan Regional Library (West Kelowna Branch, Non-City Facility)

Closing as of March 17

The Okanagan Regional Library will close all branches as of Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

Please visit their website for more information:

http://orl.bc.ca/

Programs and Events

March 2020

All daily activities posted on the City’s website are scheduled to continue, as they are under the 50-person gathering threshold.

April 2020

No changes as of today’s date.

May 2020

No changes as of today’s date.

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