Contact Us: Phone: 705-726-4242 TTY: 705-792-7910 E-mail: ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca

2020JULY 23

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Prior to and since the announcement of Stage 3, the City of Barrie has been working on reopening plans for more of our facilities and amenities. The City is following provincial directives and getting feedback from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) to make sure required health and safety protocols are in place. The City is committed to returning in-person services and reopening facilities for our residents in a safe and responsible way.

PlaygroundsPlayground structures at City parks are gradually reopening. There are safety inspections that need to be completed before they can open, so it will be a phased approach, with the goal of having them all open by the end of July. 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. Once reopened, 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 later this month as repairs are required.

LandfillLandfill operating hours are now 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is open Saturdays only from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compost is now available for sale. We recommend that all customers wear face coverings and continue to practise physical distancing when disposing of materials. The Environmental Centre remains closed. Residents can request home delivery of recycling boxes and green bins by calling 705-739-4219.

Recreation Centres and TheatresThe City is working with the SMDHU to review all of the safety guidelines that need to be in place before we can reopen our recreation and cultural facilities as part of Stage 3. There are many tasks to complete before these facilities can reopen, including rehiring and reallocation of staff, ice installation, pool refilling

and safety measures to ensure the required physical distancing. More information on the reopening of these facilities will be shared as it becomes available.

In-Person Services Available at City Hall by Appointment OnlyService 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 ACCESSAccess 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 as outlined above, 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.

Residents are encouraged to continue to use online options whenever possible. Please visit barrie.ca/OnlineServices for more information.

City Seeking Resident Feedback On 2021 Speed Cushion LocationsLet us know where you think speed cushions should be added in Barrie in 2021 with this interactive tool.

• Ontario 211: Community & Social Services:Call 211 or visit communityconnection.ca

• Canadian Mental Health Association:cmha.ca

• Barrie and AreaHealthcare 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:705-721-7520or simcoemuskokahealth.org

ResourcesProtect Yourself. Protect Others.

Please Note: Changes to services are oftenhappening daily.

Visit barrie.ca/COVID19 for up-to-date information.

Keep a distance of 2 metresfrom those not in yourhousehold or social circle,avoid crowds & stay homeif you are sick.

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A Guide to Safe Outdoor

Activities During COVID-19

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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

Be Water Safe:Always wear a life jacket or PFD.

Boat sober.Always supervise children around water.

DROWNINGPREVENTION

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barrie.ca/beachesDATA SOURCE:Royal Life Saving Society CanadaOntario Branchlifesavingsociety.com

Approximately 166Ontarians die in PREVENTABLEwater-related incidents annually

Submissions received by Nov. 13 will be shared with Barrie Council in January 2021 to help decide speed cushion locations for next year.

Visit barrie.ca/traffic to access the map, and ‘like’ locations that other residents have suggested.

COVID-19 Assessment & Testing Locations in Barrie1. If you have severe COVID-19symptoms 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 AlternateAssessment Centre490 Huronia Road, BarrieMonday to Friday,8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

3. If you DO NOT have symptoms butwant 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 lineis only answered during clinic hours. Ifyou do have an appointment, do not jointhe line of cars; drive past and proceedto the parking spots marked A or B.

ADDITIONAL TESTING AND WALK-IN CLINIC:Barrie & Community Family Medicine Clinics – Walk-In ClinicPrince 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.

As part of the City’s recovery e�orts, Invest Barrie has developed a

Barrie Together Recovery Kit.

The kit includes a set of tools to support your business with COVID-19

recovery e�orts.

#BarrieTogether

To order a kit for your business and to learn more visit

investbarrie.ca/covid-19-support

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