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Contact Us: Phone: 705-726-4242 TTY: 705-792-7910 E-mail: [email protected] 2020 JULY 30 Visit us online at Barrie.ca Select Recreation Facilities To Reopen Starting August 4 The Allandale Recreation Centre and the Holly Community Centre will re-open for public use of the indoor pool and fitness facilities on August 4, 2020. Residents must reserve time to use the fitness facility and the pool in advance and follow all stated health and safety protocols while using the centres. This includes wearing a mask or face covering, keeping a distance of two metres from others not in your household, and washing your hands frequently. Residents can reserve a date and time to use the fitness centre or pool at play.barrie.ca. An interim drop-in fee of $4/person will apply to pool and fitness activities. A family swim rate is also available. Until recreational facilities are fully reopened, all recreational memberships will be suspended without charge. The East Bayfield Community Centre is scheduled to reopen after September 8, 2020. Playgrounds Playground structures at City parks are gradually reopening. It is planned that all playgrounds will be open by Friday, July 31. There are safety inspections that need to be completed before they can open, so it will be a phased approach. We ask that residents only use the structures that are marked as 'open' and continue to stay off the areas that are still closed/taped off. Playground equipment will not be sanitized and parents are encouraged to wash their children’s hands and use hand sanitizer after play. The outdoor fitness equipment located at Barrie’s waterfront will not reopen until further notice due to required repairs. In-Person Services Available at City Hall by Appointment Only Service Barrie, the City's customer service centre located on the first floor of City Hall (70 Collier Street), is open to provide in-person services to the public by appointment only. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments must be booked in advance by calling Service Barrie at 705-726-4242. Please call from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday to book your appointment. CITY HALL ACCESS Access to City Hall is via the Worsley Street entrance off the parking lot. Please note that when you enter into a public indoor space, you are required to wear a face covering. RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT WATERFRONT PARKING PASSES In addition to City Hall, the Barrie Transit Terminal, located at 24 Maple Avenue, sells both resident and non-resident waterfront parking passes during the terminal's operating hours. The terminal is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., no appointment is needed. For residents requesting their free resident waterfront parking pass, please contact Service Barrie by calling 705-726-4242 to make an appointment to pick up a pass. Please do not make an appointment with Service Barrie or visit the Transit terminal if you are sick or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. The City also asks that residents use debit or credit card to pay instead of cash or cheques. COVID-19 Assessment & Testing Locations in Barrie 1. If you have severe COVID-19 symptoms go to Royal Victoria Regional Health Care Centre's Emergency Department (RVRHC) or call 9-1-1. 2. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, go to the Barrie COVID-19 Alternate Assessment Centre 490 Huronia Road, Barrie Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday CLOSED 3. If you DO NOT have symptoms but want to be tested go to the RVRHC – “Clinic C” Drive-Thru 201 Georgian Drive – Atrium entrance (look for the three flagpoles) Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling 705-728-9090 x49910. This phone line is only answered during clinic hours. If you do have an appointment, do not join the line of cars; drive past and proceed to the parking spots marked A or B. ADDITIONAL TESTING AND WALK-IN CLINIC: Barrie & Community Family Medicine Clinics – Walk-In Clinic Prince William – Shoppers Drug Mart plaza 829 Big Bay Point Road, Unit D12 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can call ahead for an appointment at 705-722-1199. Patients are asked to arrive wearing their own mask or facial covering.Visit barriewalkinclinics.ca for details. • Ontario 211: Community & Social Services: Call 211 or visit communityconnection.ca • Canadian Mental Health Association: cmha.ca • Barrie and Area Healthcare options: barriehealth.ca • Health Canada: canada.ca/CoronaVirus • Ontario Ministry of Health: ontario.ca/CoronaVirus • Public Health Ontario: publichealthontario.ca • World Health Organization: who.int • Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: 705-721-7520 or simcoemuskokahealth.org Resources Protect Yourself. Protect Others. Please Note: Changes to services are often happening daily. Visit barrie.ca/COVID19 for up-to-date information. Keep a distance of 2 metres from those not in your household or social circle, avoid crowds & stay home if you are sick. A Guide to Safe Outdoor Activities During COVID-19 Ways to keep safe: A face covering means a medical or non-medical mask or other face covering such as a bandana or scarf that covers the mouth, nose and chin. Age and medical exemptions apply. Effective: July 13 Masks are required in all indoor public spaces, including on Barrie Transit. barrie.ca/COVID19 As part of the City’s recovery efforts, Invest Barrie has developed a Barrie Together Recovery Kit. The kit includes a set of tools to support your business with COVID-19 recovery efforts. #BarrieTogether To order a kit for your business and to learn more visit investbarrie.ca/covid-19-support Waste Collection Changes for the Civic Holiday Weekend There will be no garbage, organics, recycling or yard waste collection on Monday, August 3, 2020 in the City of Barrie. Collection during the week of this holiday will occur ONE day later throughout the week as follows: Yard waste collection will occur every other week opposite your garbage collection week for the month of August. The landfill is closed on Sundays and Mondays. For more information, visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection. Normal Collection Day Revised Collection Day Monday, August 3 Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, August 4 Wednesday, August 5 Wednesday, August 5 Thursday, August 6 Thursday, August 6 Friday, August 7 Friday, August 7 Saturday, August 8 Special Transit Notice CIVIC HOLIDAY Monday, August 3, 2020 Barrie Transit will operate according to the Sunday Hourly Service Schedule. Visit barrie.ca/TransitNotices or call 705-726-4242 for full schedule details.
