City announces additional closures in response to strengthened COVID-19 enforcement measures

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BRANTFORD, ON – On April 15, 2021 the province strengthened enforcement of the current province wide Stay-at-Home order with additional restrictions that will remain in effect until further notice. These measures are being taken in response to the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, the imminent threat this poses to our provincial and local hospital system capacity, and the increasing risks to the public by COVID-19 variants of concern. 

While essential and emergency services will continue, City facilities and outdoor amenities will be closed (with some exceptions) until the current emergency Stay-at-Home order is lifted. Below are details regarding the impacts of the most recent additional restrictions on City services.

Open with capacity limits and physical distancing strictly in place

✅Brantford Farmers' Market 
✅Brantford Transit Terminal 
✅Cemetery Services 
✅Mohawk Landfill Site
✅Parks and playgrounds
✅Dogford off-leash dog park
✅Trails 

Closed to the public until further notice 

❌220 Colborne Street
❌Basketball Courts
❌Baseball Fields
❌Beckett Adult Leisure Centre
❌Bell Homestead NHS
❌Bisons Alumni North Park Sports Complex Field
❌Brantford City Hall
❌Brantford Civic Centre
❌Brantford Visitor and Tourism Centre
❌Disc Golf
❌Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre 
❌EarlyON Child and Family Centres 
❌Kiwanis Field 
❌Outdoor fitness equipment and picnic tables
❌Provincial Offences Court
❌Rotary Bike Park  
❌Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts including the Box Office (for inquiries visit sandersoncentre@brantford.ca or call 519-758-8090)
❌Skate Parks
❌Soccer Fields
❌T.B. Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre
❌Tennis and Pickleball Courts
❌Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course
❌Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
❌Woodman Community Centre  

Accessing City Services Online

Residents are encouraged to review the list of Popular City Services available online for alternate ways to access City services during the current stay-at-home order. Please use our online form to report an issue or request a non-urgent City service. For general enquiries, email the Customer Contact Centre or call 519-759-4150.

Visit brantford.ca/OpenandClosed for an up-to-date list of the status of City facilities.

Additional updates regarding City programs and services, and the continuity of services are shared regularly on the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages and at brantford.ca/coronavirus.

Report a COVID-19 Violation in the City of Brantford

To report a violation of a provincial order implemented to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Brantford, citizens can visit brantford.ca/Covid-19violations and use the online reporting form or call the City’s Customer Contact Centre at 519-759-4150. Please note that the Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) is responsible for enforcing Ontario Ministry of Health directives, such as non-compliance related to self-isolation or quarantine. To report a COVID-19 violation to the BCHU, please call 519-753-4937 and press ‘5’.

Let’s take care of each other

The City of Brantford stresses that all residents and businesses play a very significant role in helping protect our community and implores members of our community to comply with the current Stay-at-Home order and continue to follow these important COVID-19 guidelines:

  • Stay home to avoid close contact with others outside of your household
  • Outdoor activities for the purpose of exercise are only permitted alone or with other members of your household
  • Wear a face covering
  • Wash your hands frequently
  • If you are an essential worker and you cannot work from home, do not go to a public workplace if you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms
  • Download the COVID alert app
  • Get vaccinated for COVID-19 when you are eligible to do so

Additional updates regarding City programs and services, and the continuity of services are shared regularly on the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages and at Brantford.ca/coronavirus.

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Media Contact: 

Maria Visocchi Director, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | Office: 519.759.4150 Ext. 5754 | mvisocchi@brantford.ca

 

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