The mayor of Vancouver says there is no clear timeline for reopening city-run facilities such as community centres, public libraries and playgrounds.
Kennedy Stewart said the city is evaluating Wednesday’s provincial government announcement of a phased approach to easing physical-distancing measures beginning in mid-May.
Stewart says the city needs to ensure the safety of the general public and staff before reopening facilities. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The city will also conduct research to gauge public interest in using city-run facilities. “If we open an indoor public swimming pool and nobody wants to come, that would be a mistake,” he said. “It doesn’t make economic sense to open up