COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Township Services - Closures, Cancellations and Modifications

The Township's top priority during this crisis continues to be the health and safety of the public and our staff.  To help mitigate the onset of community spread, the Township has closed, cancelled or modified a number of programs and services.

Closures

The following Township owned facilities are closed to the public until further notice:

• Municipal Office
• Community halls (Burgess Hall and Maberly Hall)

Cancellations

• Township run recreation programs (choir, hockey, karate, soccer)

Modifications

• Council Meetings will be virtual.
• all waste sites remain open, with modifications
• as waste site amenities are not sanitized, the public is asked to ensure they are adhering to strict social distancing guidelines (6 feet apart) and are taking the following precautions while visiting the waste sites:
  • stay home if you are feeling unwell
  • wash your hands frequently
  • keep a safe distance of 6 feet or 2 metres from those around you
  • avoid touching your face
  • no hugging or handshakes
• for any payments owing to the Township, options include online or telephone banking, mailing a cheque to the Municipal Office or dropping a payment off in the drop box at the Municipal Office.  We encourage residents to use these means of payment if at all possible.
• the public is reminded to social distance when using boat launches, parks, playgrounds, swimming areas, outdoor rinks, etc. and only boat or fish by yourself or with people you live with. 

Please note that these mitigation measurers may change at any time. Our thanks for your understanding and cooperation as we work to help protect the health and safety of the public and our staff.

Public Notices

January 16, 2021 - OPP -  OPP Enforcement under the Stay-at-Home Order

January 15, 2021 - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit - First COVID-19 Vaccination in LGL

January 13, 2021 - Ontario - Ontario to Vaccinate up to 8.5 Million People in Phase Two

January 12, 2021 - Ontario - Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives

January 11, 2021 - County - Lanark County has partnered to provide child care for school aged children of essential service workers during lockdown

January 7, 2021 - Province - Ontario Extend Teacher-Led Online Learning 

December 23, 2020 - Township - COVID 19 - Township Services - Closures, Cancellations and Modifications

December 21, 2020 - Province - Ontario Building On Supports for Employers During COVID-19

December 21, 2020 - Health Unit - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Region will be in shutdown as of Boxing Day

December 21, 2020 - Province - Ontario Announces Province-Wide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives

December 11, 2020 - Health Unit - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Region Moved to Yellow - Protect Level

December 10, 2020 - Township - Holiday Hours - Municipal Office & Waste Sites

December 9, 2020 - Lanark County - COVID-19 self-isolation centre for precariously housed individuals open over holidays

December 7, 2020 - Health Unit - Critical Time to Reduce Further Spread of COVID-19

December 1, 2020 - Health Unit - Health Unit encourages you to make this holiday season meaningful and memorable

November 27, 2020 - Province - Ontario Moving Regions to new Levels in COVID-19 Response Framework

November 25, 2020 - Province - Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely

November 25, 2020 - Health Unit - Ontario's Workplace Education and Enforcement Campaign comes to LGL this week

November 24, 2020 - Province - Ontario Deploys Rapid Testing to Support Covid-19 Response

November 23, 2020 - Province - Ontario Appoints New Ministers' COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force 

November 10, 2020 - Health Unit - Brockville Assessment Centre Introduces New Online Booking System 

November 6, 2020 - Health Unit - Ministry’s new Framework helps keep Ontario safe & open

October 27, 2020 - Health Unit - Stay Healthy and Safe this Fall

October 21, 2020 - Health Unit - MOH identifies additional measure for COVID-19 response

October 20, 2020 - Province - Ontario Protects Workers, Volunteers and Organizations Who Make Honest Efforts to Follow COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines and Laws

October 20, 2020 - Health Unit - Stay Safe and Follow Public Health Advice This Halloween

October 20, 2020 - Millions Across Canada Now Using Made-in-Ontario COVID Alert App

October 8, 2020 - Province - Government mandates face covering/mask use for business and organizations

October 8, 2020 -  Health Unit - Gatherings and Special Events

October 6, 2020 - Health Unit - Public health advising families to celebrate with caution this weekend

October 2, 2020 - Province - Ontario Revises COVID-19 Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care

October 1, 2020 - Health Unit - Mandatory Face Covering/Mask Instruction Continues

September 29, 2020 - Health Unit - More Pop-Up Testing in Lanark County this Week

September 29, 2020 - Lanark County - COVID-19 self-isolation centre for precariously housed individuals still available

September 29, 2020 - Province - Ontario Providing over Half a Billion Dollars to Protect Vulnerable Seniors against Second Wave of COVID-19

September 29, 2020 -  Province - Ontario Investing $52.5 Million to Recruit, Retain and Support More Health Care Workers

September 24 2020 - Province - Ontario Updates COVID-19 Testing Guidelines

September 24, 2020 - Health Unit - Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing this Friday in Perth

September 24, 2020 - Health Unit - ew COVID-19 Testing Assessment Centre opens in Kemptville

September 24, 2020 - Province - Ontario Expands COVID-19 Testing to Pharmacies

September 24, 2020 - Province - Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province's History

September 19, 2020 - Province - Ontario Limits the Size of Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings across Entire Province

September 14, 2020 - Getting Back to Child Care and Schools COVID-SMART

August 25, 2020 - Ontario Extends Orders Under the Reopening Act, 2020

July 23, 2020 - Emergency Measures Passed to Protect the Public and Prepare for Economic Recovery

July 13, 2020 - Ontario - Nearly All Businesses and Public Spaces to Reopen in Stage 3

July 7, 2020 - Local Health Units Announce Regional Approach to Mandatory Masks

June 15, 2020 - Province Encourages "Social Circles"

June 15, 2020 - Ontario Eases Restrictions on Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies

June 11, 2020 - Ontario to Resume Family Visits in Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, and Other Residential Care Settings

June 9, 2020 - Ontario - Helping Parents Return to Work

June 8, 2020 - Ontario- Stage 2 ReOpening

June 3, 2020 - Ontario- Declaration of Emergency Extended until June 30

May 26, 2020 - Health Unit - Province Extends Testing for COVID-19

May 19, 2020 - Ontario - Emergency Orders Extended to Keep People Safe 

May 19, 2020 - Ontario - Health and Safety Top Priority as Schools Remain Closed

May 15, 2020 - Health Unit - Ontario Starts to Reopen for Business

May 7, 2020 - Health Unit - Health Unit and Farmers' Markets Working Together to Safely Bring Local Food to the Community

May 7, 2020 - Health Unit - Give the Gift of Safety on Mother's Day

May 6, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Further Eases Restrictions on Retail Stores and Essential Construction during COVID-19

May 6, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Extends Electricity Rate Relief During COVID-19

May 4, 2020 - County - Agencies Collaborate to Provide Housing for Vulnerable Amid COVID-19

May 4, 2020 - Health Unit - Giving the Green Thumbs Up to Community Gardens

May 1, 2020 - Ontario - Certain Businesses to Reopen under Strict Safety Guidelines

April 30, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Providing Employers with Workplace Safety Guidelines

April 29, 2020 - Township - Otty Lake and Little Silver Lake Boat Launches to Open May 1

April 29, 2020 - FOCA - Cottage Country Considerations and COVID-19

April 28, 2020 - Ontario - Helping Businesses Overcome the Unique Challenges Created by COVID-19 

April 27, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Unveils Guiding Principles to ReOpen the Province

April 26, 2020 - Ontario - School Closures Extended to Keep Students, Staff and Families Safe

April 25, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Parks to Remain Closed until May 31

April 24, 2020 - Ontario - Governments Invest $2.5 Million to Grow Agri-Food e-Business during COVID-19

April 24, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Provides Urgent Relief for Small Businesses and Landlords

April 24, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Launching Ontario Community Support Program

April 24, 2020 - Health Unit - Alcohol Use Increases during COVID-19

April 23, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Extends Emergency Orders until May 6

April 22, 2020 - Health Unit - Uncovering the Facts on Face Coverings

April 20, 2020 - Health Unit - Staying Active during the Pandemic

April 16, 2020 - Health Unit - Brockville Assessment Centre Open to Walk-ins

April 11, 2020 - AMO - Extension of all Provincial Orders until April 23

April 11, 2020 - Health Unit - Take-Out Food Safety during COVID-19

April 9, 2020 - Local Hospitals - COVID-19 Update

April 9, 2020 - Health Unit - Message to Cottage Owners

April 6, 2020 - Federal - CERB - Canadian Emergency Response Benefit

April 6, 2020 - Ontario - Operation of Seasonal Trailer Park and Recreational Campgrounds

April 4, 2020 - Township - Furhter Changes to Building and Planning Department Services

April 3, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Extends Business Closures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

April 3, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Increasing Public Helath Units' Capacity to Stop COVID-19

April 2, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support during COVID-19

April 2, 2020 - Township - Cottagers should Resist the Urge to Head to the Cottage at this very Difficult and Stressful Time

April 1, 2020 - Township - Total Open-Air Burn Ban in Effect

April 1, 2020 - County - Childcare for Essential Service Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic 

March 31, 2020 - Province - Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of Covid-19 - All Outdoor Recreation Amenities Across the Province Now Closed

March 31, 2020 - Township - Township Waives Penalty & Interest on Property Taxes

March 28, 2020 - Province - Ontario Prohibits Gatherings of more than 5 People

March 26, 2020 - Health Unit - First Person Confirmed with COVID-19 in Leeds, Grenville & Lanark

March 25, 2020 - OPP - Tips for Bussinesses Closing due to COVID-19

March 24, 2020 - Health Unit - Slowing the Spread while Grocery Shopping

March 24, 2020 - Canada & Ontario - List of Supports for Businesses and Individuals

March 24, 2020 - Local Hospitals - Changes in Operations

March 24, 2020 - Ontario - List of Essential Services

March 23, 2020 - Tay Valley Township - Township Services - Closures, Cancellations & Modifications

March 23, 2020 - Ontario - Shut Down of all Non-Essential Services

March 20, 2020 - Health Unit - Social Distancing

March 19, 2020 - Health Unit - Food Premises

March 17, 2020 - Tay Valley Township - COVID-19 Update - Council Meetings 

March 16, 2020 - Ontario - Ontario to Protect Workers who take Leaves from Work

March 16, 2020 - Perth & District Union Public Library - Closed

March 15, 2020 - Tay Valley Township - COVID-19 Update

March 13, 2020 - Tay Valley Township - COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 

Further Information

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Main Number: 1-800-660-5853
Smiths Falls Office:  (613) 283-2740

General COVID-19 Enquiries -  Ext. 2499, available weekdays, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Also available weekends, from 8:30 am until 12:00 noon.

Enquiries from Health Care Providers or for members of the public reporting symptoms -  Ext. 2222, available 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, seven days a week.

Duty Desk, (Public Health Inspectors) for business operator enquiries -  Ext. 2308, also available 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, seven days a week. 

After hours crisis line (613) 345-5685

www.Ontario.ca/coronavirus 

If you are experiencing symptoms call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.