White Rock closing city-run facilities, cancelling programs due to coronavirus
Posted March 16, 2020 1:53 pm.
Last Updated March 16, 2020 1:55 pm.
WHITE ROCK (NEWS 1130) – White Rock is temporarily closing city-run facilities and cancelling programs due to the novel coronavirus as of the end of business hours on Monday.
The decision is meant to keep the community safe and to help slow the spread of COVID-19, says the city in a release.
City hall will remain open, though, for now.
“The health and safety of our community is our top priority. Closing the White Rock’s City-operated facilities and cancelling programs is one step we can take to protect our community against the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the Lower Mainland,” White Rock Mayor Darryl Walker says in a release.
To keep the community safe and to help slow the spread of COVID-19, City-operated facilities will be temporarily closed and recreation programs cancelled starting end of day Monday, March 16 until further notice.
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— City of White Rock (@whiterockcity) March 16, 2020
“This is a good time to remind everyone to follow the advice available out there. Wash your hands, practise social distancing and remember to be kind to one another. We are all in this together.”
White Rock is just the latest city to close facilities, joining Vancouver, Surrey, Port Coquitlam and others.
White Rock residents who have signed up for programs that have been cancelled will receive a refund, says the city.
Closed facilities: Kent Street Activity Centre; White Rock Community Centre; Centennial Arena; Centre for Active Living.
White Rock residents are encouraged to use online services when possible. Anyone with questions can call 604-541-2100.
