The Town of Devon has declared a local state of emergency due to COVID-19, which has shut down the town office and other facilities as of Tuesday.
This includes the closure of the Devon Public Library, Dale Fisher Arena and Devon Community Centre. Facility bookings during the closure will be cancelled and the town will be giving full refunds.
Mayor Ralph Ray said by declaring a local state of emergency, additional resources and restrictions will be available to fight the spread of the virus and limit any potential outbreak in the community. [ Signup for our Health IQ newsletter for latest coronavirus updates ] “The health of our community is our top priority,” Ray said, “and we will take whatever measures needed to ensure we’re doing our