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Princeton begins shutting down in response to Coronavirus

Arena, museum and Riverside Centre are all closed
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The Princeton Arena, Riverside Centre and the Princeton and District Museum are all closed effective March 19 and until further notice, as a response to the spreading Coronavirus.

Mayor Spencer Coyne said the move deals with “the associated risks of having public places open.”

More announcements can be expected March 20, he added.

Related: Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen closes its buildings

Also March 19 the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen closed all of its facilities, including corporate and satellite offices, community halls, and recreation sites.

Related: Princeton RCMP detachment cancels non-essential services

Earlier this week the regional library board shut the door to its branches including its library in Princeton.

Related: Society busy protecting Princeton’s most vulnerable residents

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