COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Municipal Public Notices
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| PFHT & MNBP Joint Statements |
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Current situation
For the most recent information regarding COVID-19 in Ontario, please visit the Ontario Government's COVID-19 website.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020.
The Municipality will provide updates to the community via our website, including Municipal services and programs that may be suspended for any given period of time.
Assessment Centres
Three Assessment Centres are open in the Grey Bruce Region to help identify and triage patients with symptoms of COVID-19.
Public Health Grey-Bruce COVID-19 Assessment Centres in the Grey Bruce Region
Municipal services and programs
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The following resolution was approved by Council on Monday, March 23, 2020: THAT Council, concerned for the community's safety and well-being, approves the suspension of all Ad Hoc Committee meetings in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic; AND THAT the recruitment process for the Climate Action Committee as approved by Council at its regular meeting on March 2, 2020 proceed accordingly. |
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| The Building Department will continue reviewing development plans using digital format or drop off box located at the Municipal Office and will continue inspections of unoccupied buildings following Provincial direction. Inspection of permits for occupied buildings such as renovations and interior alterations are paused. | ||||||||||||||||||
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At the April 14, 2020 Council meeting, Council approved the closure of the Municipal Cemeteries to the public with the exception of burials. Burials must have fewer than 10 attendees with social distancing measures in place. The Cemetery Manager is also authorized to restrict access to the Municipal Cemeteries. The following locations are closed in accordance with the above:
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Until further notice, the following Municipal facilities are closed to the public, in accordance with the Province of Ontario’s emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act:
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| Municipal Office | ||||||||||||||||||
| The Municipal Office will be closed to the public and all outside Municipal staff effective 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Staff will continue to conduct business as usual via telephone, email and regular mail at the Administration Office, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Deliveries, mail, applications, etc. are to be submitted via the outdoor drop box located at the main entrance to the Municipal Office. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paying your bills | ||||||||||||||||||
| Water and sewer invoices and property tax payments can be made to the Municipality through a number of ways without needing to visit the Municipal Office. Read more at taxes and payments and utilities. | ||||||||||||||||||
| State of Emergency | ||||||||||||||||||
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On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula declared a State of Emergency in accordance with Ontario's Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. |
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The Waste Disposal Sites will re-open to the public on Friday, May 15, 2020. Residents are encouraged to pay by credit/debit or account. Cash will not be accepted at this time. Please visit the Waste Management page for locations and hours. Re-use buildings will remain closed until further notice. The Hazardous Waste Event scheduled for June 13, 2020 at the Eastnor Waste Disposal Site has been cancelled. Please visit the Waste Management page for further information. |
Business resources
| Bruce County Economic Task Force |
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Bruce County is monitoring the impact of COVID-19. They are ready to help you access supports provided by the Government of Canada and stakeholder organizations. The economic development division continues to offer advisory consultations for your business. |
| Ontario Business Information Line |
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The Province has launched a toll-free information line to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the Province's emergency order to close at-risk workplaces. Contact the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659. |
| Resources |
| The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has prepared a summary of business resources that have been announced Federally and Provincially.
List of links to various government supports and information The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade has released a document providing resources for a number of COVID-19 issues. |
Public notices
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Community Safety and Well-Being Planning |
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Peninsula Family Health Team and Grey Bruce Health Services |
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Public Health Grey-Bruce |
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Please visit the Health Unit's website for their response to COVID-19. COVID-19 Considerations for Seasonal Residents and Visitors
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