COVID-19 Enforcement of mandatory closures and restrictions
For more information about COVID-19 and the Town of Pelham's respones, visit: www.pelham.ca/covid19
The Government of Ontario has closed non-essential businesses, outdoor recreational facilities, & has prohibited gatherings of more than five people, on order to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Restrictions may be expanded or modified by the Government of Ontario. Check their website for the latest updates and detailed information.
Government of Ontario (March 30 Release) - Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Fines can be issued for non-compliance. Enforcement of the provincial order is jointly through the Town's municipal law enforcement & Niagara Regional Police Service.
As of April 2, 2020:
Non-essential business must close
- Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants offering takeout, & businesses deemed essential may remain open.
Gatherings of more than five people are prohibited
- Social gatherings of more than five people are prohibited. Strict exceptions include families of more than five people, and child care centres serving essential workers
Outdoor recreational amenities closed
- Includes all playgrounds (schools & municipal), sports fields, off-leash dog parks, beaches, picnic areas and others
- Green spaces in parks, trails, ravines and conservation areas that aren’t otherwise closed remain open for walk through access, but physical distancing must be maintained