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Update – Status of culture, sports and leisure activities until October 28

Updated: October 13, 2020, 2:30 p.m.

The Aquatic Centre would like to inform you that the changing rooms are now available with certain restrictions.

Registrations for Public skating are now online: ludik.pointe-claire.ca

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Updated: October 7, 2020

The City of Pointe-Claire invites citizens to take note of the updates regarding culture, sports and leisure activities in the City’s facilities until October 28, in accordance with government and public health directives.

Depending on the type of activity, it will either be cancelled, put on hold or held virtually through a videoconference application.

See all the programming updates in the calendar, Leisure Guide and Culture Notes.

 

Central Library and Valois Branch
Buildings are closed, except for contactless loans.

  • Virtual meetings: an online version of several activities will be available (Story Hour, book clubs, writing workshops, and others).
  • Contactless loans (by reservation): the contactless loan procedure can be found on the Library
  • Book chute: books can be returned by this method any time.

 

As of Thursday, October 8:

Stewart Hall Cultural Centre and Noël-Legault Community Centre

  • Refer to the programming: activities are either cancelled, on hold or offered virtually.
  • Shows are cancelled.
  • The preschool program is on hold.

Aquatic Centre

  • Recreational swim:
    • Lap swim (ages 12 and over) and adult swim will continue.
    • Reservation required for a swim period.
    • Click here to view the updated schedule.
    • The changing rooms are not available.
  • Aquatic program:
  • Swimming lessons, fitness classes, adult programs, lifeguard courses and adapted programs are on hold.
  • Sports-study activities:
    • Training will continue according to government guidelines.

Bob-Birnie Arena

  • Public skating:
    • The schedule has been modified: see the updates on the Arena web page.
    • Registration is required: 514-630-1211.
    • Maximum of 25 people per period.
    • Priority is given to Pointe-Claire residents.
    • Locker rooms are not available.
  • Preschool skating: the activity is on hold.
  • Sports-study activities:
    • Training will continue according to government guidelines.
    • No spectators are permitted in the arena.
    • Showers are not available.
  • Association activities:
    • Activities are on hold.

 

Nautical activities

  • Canoe kayak:
    • Recreational activities only.
    • Reservation required.
    • The building is not accessible.
  • Sports-study activities:
    • Training continues according to government guidelines.

 

These measures are subject to change depending on how the situation progresses.

We remind everyone of the need to follow instructions regarding physical distancing, wearing a mask or face covering and washing your hands.

 

Information: 514-630-1200, communications@pointe-claire.ca

 

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September 30, 2020

Second wave of COVID-19

Following the announcement by government authorities that the Greater Montréal area (Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal – CMM) is being upgraded to Level 4 – Maximum Alert (red zone), the City is implementing new access restrictions and preventive measures from October 1 to 28 with regard to public meetings and access to municipal cultural buildings and services.

Public meetings

Public City Council and Demolition Committee meetings scheduled for October will be held without an audience and will be made available as a live broadcast and a recording on the City’s website.

Central Library and Valois Branch

From October 1 to 28, the Central Library and the Valois Branch will be closed to the public and all events, activities and lectures scheduled in these buildings will be cancelled or modified. Programming set to take place online or via the Zoom application will be maintained, the book chute will remain open for returns, and contactless loans will be available. For details on the contactless loan procedure, go to the Library page.

Stewart Hall Cultural Centre and Noël-Legault Community Centre

During the same period, the Art Gallery, Kids’ Corner and Reading and Reference Room at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre will be closed to the public. Scheduled performances will be cancelled. Workshops and cultural programming will be maintained, modified or cancelled, as the case may be. Those registered will be notified. Check the calendar, Leisure Guide and Culture Notes regularly for updates on these activities.

Skatepark

Spot checks will be conducted at various times at the skatepark to remind users of the importance of keeping our distance and avoiding gatherings.

These preventive measures are subject to change as the situation evolves.

“Since March, we have been working together to limit the spread of the virus. Pointe-Claire is a close-knit, supportive community. Together, let’s continue to follow government guidelines to break this second wave and protect the most vulnerable among us so that we can get back to our normal lives,” Mayor John Belvedere said.

 

Information: 514-630-1200, communications@pointe-claire.ca