District of Oak Bay
News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2020

Notice Regarding District of Oak Bay Recreation Facility Operations

As of March 17, 2020 all Oak Bay Recreation facilities will be closed, except for childcare and spring break camps which are anticipated to continue through March 20, 2020, pending alternate direction from senior levels of government, Island Health, or other authorities. The District has made this decision to help prevent the exposure to, and transmission of, COVID-19.

This closure applies to:

• Oak Bay Recreation Centre
• Henderson Recreation Centre
• Monterey Centre
• Windsor Pavilion; and
• Neighbourhood Learning Centre.

Credits or refunds will be provided for all cancelled programs and activities.  All patrons affected by these closures may contact Oak Bay Recreation staff to make arrangements.

In addition to the recreation centre facilities, with the noted exceptions, the Oak Bay Archives is also closed until further notice. All closures will be reviewed regularly and updates provided to the public.

The District of Oak Bay is continuing to monitor the developing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation and coordinating with the Province, Island Health, and other authorities. Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.  Please visit www.oakbay.ca/covid-19, or follow the District on social media to stay informed.

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Information Officer
Emergency Operations Centre
eocinformation@oakbay.ca