All Kincardine municipal events cancelled through to June 30

April 15, 2020

In light of the continuing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis, Kincardine council has decided to cancel all municipal events through to June 30, effective immediately.



Cancellations will include all municipally-organized events; and activities that take place on or at municipal facilities (including parks, sports fields, and indoor spaces) and/or require the use of municipal equipment/assets. This will include, but is not limited to, festivals, parades, sports tournaments, weddings, food markets, etc.



In committee-of-the-whole Wednesday night (April 15), Kincardine chief administrative officer Sharon Chambers brought an update to council about activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.



She said various groups and organizations have been asking whether they should go ahead and plan their events.



“We should give them an actual date,” she said, “and our recommendation is June 30. We would have to review that by mid-June and see where we are at that point, and then advise them.”



“That seems reasonable,” said councillor Maureen Couture. “I know the Teddy Parade (slated for mid-June) has already been cancelled.”



“Events are not happening in May and June,” said councillor Doug Kennedy. “People are looking to postpone them tentatively to July or August.”



“They can book functions in July and August,” said clerk Donna MacDougall, “but we may have to extend this cancellation.”



“We have no idea how long this situation is going to last,” said councillor Dave Cuyler. “June 30 is a good place to start but I think it'll be longer.”



A press release, issued Wednesday by the municipality, states that staff is in the process of notifying all event/booking contacts and all will be provided opportunity to rebook subject to availability, should postponement be an option.



“If you are unsure as to whether your event is affected at this time, and have not received notification, contact the facility or department that you booked with directly.



“Stay up-to-date as information becomes available at www.kincardine.ca/covid-19, and Municipality of Kincardine Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com/municipalityofkincardine www.twitter.com/municipalityofk”

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