Flags to fly at half mast in recognition of one-year anniversary of first COVID-19 case in Niagara

flags at town hall flying at half mast The Town of Pelham will join other Niagara municipalities in lowering flags at Town facilities to half-mast from March 12-14 to honour and remember those who have died of COVID-19 over the past year.

Lowering the flags during this time coincides with the one-year marking of the first COVID-19 case in Niagara as well as the closing of Town Hall on March 13, 2020.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 300 Niagara lives been lost to COVID.

Niagara has returned to the Red-Control stage of the Province’s response framework, indicating the reduction of key measurements in the battle to control COVID-19 and its effects on the health system.

With vaccination plans taking shape, it is important that everyone remains vigilant and follows the advice of Public Health.

Residents are reminded, that in the Red-Control stage, Town facilities are reopening with safety measures and health screening. Some notable changes to Pelham facilities in the Red stage are:

Town Hall is open by appointment only. Staff remain available to assist residents Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by phone or email. For a full list of staff contacts, visit: www.pelham.ca/contact.
The Meridian Community Centre (MCC) rinks and gyms are open with capacity limits. Team sports must not be practiced or played except for training (no games or scrimmages).
No spectators are permitted; however, each person under 18 may be accompanied by one parent or guardian.
The walking track at the MCC is open with capacity limits; users are required to book their time in advance. Times can be booked back-to-back. To register, call 905-732-7872.
Face-coverings are required while in all Town facilities.
Outdoor gatherings of a maximum of 25 people are now permitted.
To learn more about the Town’s Framework for Reopening, visit www.pelham/covid19