Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fort Erie Covid-19 Archive Subject The topic of the resource Covid-19 Description An account of the resource Photos from Greater Fort Erie from the Covid-19 lockdown during the spring and summer of 2020 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fort Erie Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived FEPL - LH - Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Fort Erie Public Library Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Text Any textual data included in the document. FORT ERIE (May 22, 2020) Keeping in line with guidelines from the Province, some outdoor recreational amenities will be reopened over this upcoming week in the Town of Fort Erie. Specifically, residents will be able to use parks and outdoor sports fields for more than walk-through uses, with some limitations. Residents must still abide by restrictions limiting groups to no more than five people and maintaining a two metre physical separation. Passive activities will now be permitted in these areas including: Bringing a chair or blanket to relax in parks Kicking a ball, playing catch, flying a kite and other such activities with members of their own households Individual activities such as yoga or exercising, provided they are not in a group or class New signage will be put up in these areas to advise of the safety measures that are put in place. In addition, staff will begin removing yellow caution tape from park benches and returning picnic tables to green spaces. Fort Erie residents are asked to remain patient as Staff implement these changes over the next week and prepare for the safe use of these outdoor recreational areas and amenities. In addition to easing certain restrictions some previously closed amenities are opening for use. These amenities are: Leash-free dog parks Skate parks Tennis courts Multi-use courts Those planning to utilize municipal green space to have picnics, sit on benches and picnic tables, or use various recreational amenities, are strongly encouraged to ensure preventive measures, as outlined by the Niagara Region Public Health Department, are followed at all times. The following areas are not open at this time under the Province’s regulations: Playgrounds, structures, and equipment Spray pads Public swimming pools Public washrooms To read more about the Town’s COVID-19 response, please visit www.forterie.ca/pages/Covid19News. Residents can visit the page for updates, and should watch the Town’s social media channels or subscribe for Fort Erie COVID-19 alerts and updates. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fort Erie opens some recreational and outdoor activities Subject The topic of the resource Covid-19 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Town of FE Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Town of FE media release Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 22, 2020 Covid 19 Fort Erie Town Council Town of Fort Erie