In this challenging and constantly changing business environment, the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce want to support our Members by providing relevant and up-to-date information. This includes government announcements and support programs, resources, webinars, surveys, and other important updates.

This is a collaborative email to share information that applies to our Memberships at large, sent on behalf of the Grimsby Chamber, Lincoln Chamber, and West Lincoln Chamber.
Niagara Region
Today, the Government of Ontario announced that Niagara Region will be moved to level Red - Control under their new COVID-19 Response Framework, Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. This change will take effect at 12:01 AM on Monday, December 21, 2020.

Read the media release HERE.

Red - Control stage offers specific measures based on sector:

Gatherings and Close Contact
Limit close contact to your household (the people you live with) and stay at least 2 metres apart from everyone else. Do not visit any other household or allow visitors in your home. If you live alone, you can have close contact with only one other household.

All events and social gatherings:
  • Indoors: 5 people
  • Outside: 25 people

Religious, wedding and funeral services:
  • Indoors: 30% capacity
  • Outdoors: 100 people

Only go out for essential reasons, such as:
  • Work
  • School
  • Groceries
  • Pharmacy
  • Health care
  • Helping vulnerable people
  • Exercise and physical activity

Work remotely, where possible.

Rules for All Businesses
All open businesses must:
  • Screen employees (for example, using the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces - PDF)
  • Limit capacity so guests can stay at least 2 metres apart
  • Ensure anyone indoors wears a mask or face covering, including workers who have to come within 2 metres of anyone else
  • Ensure workers use personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects their eyes, nose and mouth when they have to come within 2 metres of anyone who is not wearing a mask or face covering or separated by plexiglass
  • Clean and disinfect often-touched surfaces, such as equipment, washrooms, locker rooms, change rooms, and showers frequently
  • Create a safety plan and have it available upon request (for example, to inspectors or law enforcement officers)

Restaurants, Bars and Other Food and Drink Establishments
Measures from previous levels and:
  • Maximum number of patrons permitted to be seated indoors is 10
  • Outdoor dining, take out, drive through, and delivery permitted, including alcohol
  • Dancing, singing and the live performance of music are prohibited

Sports and Recreational Fitness Facilities
Measures from previous levels and:
  • Gyms and fitness studios permitted to be open:
  • Maximum of 10 people indoors or 25 people outdoors in classes
  • 10 people indoors in areas with weights or exercise equipment
  • Team sports must not be practiced or played except for training (no games or scrimmage)
  • Activities that are likely to result in individuals coming within 2 metres of each other are not permitted

Meeting and Event Spaces
Measures from previous levels and:
  • Maximum of 10 people per facility indoors or 25 people outdoors

Retail
Measures from previous levels and:
  • Maximum number of patrons permitted to be seated indoors in mall food court is 10
  • Requirement to maintain 2 metres while standing in line (inside and outside)

Personal Care Services
Measures from previous level

Casinos, Bingo Halls, and Gaming Establishments
Measures from previous levels and:
  • Maximum of 10 people indoors or 25 people outdoors

Cinemas
Closed, except for:
  • Drive-in cinemas
  • Rehearsal or performing a recorded or broadcasted event remains permitted
  • Singers and players of brass or wind instruments must be separated from any other performers by plexiglass or other impermeable barrier

Performing Arts Facilities
Measures from previous levels and:
  • Closed to spectators
  • Rehearsal or performing a recorded or broadcasted event remains permitted
  • Singers and players of brass or wind instruments must be separated from any other performers by plexiglass or other impermeable barrier
Contact Your Local Chamber
Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director
Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director
West Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director
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