Effective, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all community centres and public facilities, including the New Westminster Public Library, Anvil Centre, New Westminster Police Department front counter, Animal Shelter, Tow Yard, and Irving House will be closed to the public.
Exceptions:
Registered Spring Break camps, including Jr. Royale, Sr. Royale, Extreme Challenge, and full-day art camps at Anvil Centre will proceed. Half-day programs at Anvil Centre scheduled to begin March 23rd have been cancelled. All licensed childcare programs will continue to operate. Modifications and enhanced preventative measures to reduce the risk to participants and staff, including social distancing, increased cleaning and personal hygiene protocol will be implemented.
City Hall will continue to operate and access to City Hall will be limited to the rear parking lot entrance, and all visitors and staff will be screened prior to entering the building.
New Westminster Police Department and fire halls will remain operational.
Refunds will be provided for activities or rentals affected by the closure, and library due dates will be suspended until the end of April. For questions related to parks and recreation programs, please email or call 604-526-4281.
LARGE GATHERINGS AT CITY-RUN FACILITIES
All City-organized events with more than 50 people, or events that could potentially exceed 50 people, have been suspended as per the provincial health officer. This includes events organized by other organizations at our facilities or parks. This suspension will remain in place until May 30, 2020.
At this time, cancelled events include:
- Century House "Night in Ireland" dinner (March 18, 2020)
- All Dressed in White Bridal Show (March 29, 2020)
- Newcomers Festival & Information Fair (April 4, 2020)
- BC Uncorked Wine Festival (April 4, 2020)
- Mayor's State of the City Address (April 9, 2020)
- Easter in the Park (April 12, 2020)
For Anvil Theatre events, please visit the Theatre events page for updates.
Visit the City website at newwestcity.ca/covid-19 for ongoing updates.