The Easter long weekend is expected to be quiet in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to city leaders.
Despite Premier Doug Ford deeming the Easter Bunny an essential service amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, local governments and regional health-care experts say that’s not a reason to abandon social-distancing bylaws during the holiday.
Municipalities in all the regions have closed recreation centres, civic museums, public libraries, senior centres, arenas, golf courses, and other outdoor amenities.
During Hamilton’s town hall on Wednesday night, police chief Eric Girt said under the provincial state of emergency declaration Easter is going to look “very different” with