Slowly re-opening for play, business
Local governments as well as retail stores and dine-in restaurants are beginning to reopen with COVID-19 protocols in place.
Westbank First Nation is beginning its phased re-opening to the public. Initial openings will start Monday and will include WFN’s Health and Wellness Building and the Westbank Child Development Centre.
WFN’s parks, greenspaces, beaches and sports fields such as Pine Stadium and Shannon Lake ballfields are open for casual use only. Physical distancing measures remain in place. WFN’s IR 10 beach lots, skate bowl, pumptrack, multi-use sport court, playgrounds, volleyball courts and outdoor fitness equipment remain closed at this time
— The City of West Kelowna has re-opened its skateboard park, pickleball courts and tennis courts as part of its response to the phased strategy unveiled in the province’s Restart Plan as part of the COVID-19 recovery.
Those using the amenities will notice new signage for enhanced protocols for use, including staying home if you have symptoms, practising good hygiene, maintaining a twometre distance and no hand-shaking.
For more information about the status of city facilities, operations and services, go online to westkelownacity.ca/covid-19.
— Peachland has also opened its outdoor tennis courts, pickleball courts and skate park. Participants must stay two metres apart, practice good hand hygiene and avoid gatherings in groups. Playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment and indoor recreation facilities remain closed for now.
— Esteem Lingerie has re-opened and resumed regular business hours.
— Kelly O’Bryan’s West Kelowna has reopened for dine-in from 11 a.m. to midnight. There will be limited seating capacity and new procedures will be in place due to COVID 19 for the safety of staff and customers.
— Mark’s on the Westside has re-opened. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
— 19 Okanagan Grill + Bar at Two Eagles Golf Course reopens Friday at 11 a.m.