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EOHU Expands COVID-19 Testing to Everyone

EOHU Expands COVID-19 Testing to Everyone, Including Those without Symptoms
2020-05-25

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is expanding COVID-19 testing to all members of the public, including individuals without symptoms. Testing was previously limited to individuals with symptoms, but with the re-opening of certain sectors of the economy, as well as increased capacity and access to supplies, the EOHU has opened up testing to everyone in line with the provincial direction.

“Increased testing will...

New funding program

The Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation (PRCDC) is very proud to offer a new funding program for the Prescott-Russell SMEs.

The Prescott-Russell Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) is financial support for businesses that were unable to access the existing government’s support measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are the funding parameters:

• Maximum loan of $40,000;
• 0% interest and no principal payments until January 2023;
• Principal repayments can be voluntarily made at any...

Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen

News Release
Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen
Additional seasonal, retail and household businesses must follow public health guidelines
May 14, 2020 1:30 P.M.
Office of the Premier

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced the retailers, seasonal businesses and health and community service providers who will be permitted to open or expand their services on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., provided that the general trend on health indicators continues to improve as part...

Notice: Fire Hydrant flushing

Notice: Fire Hydrant flushing

Please be advised that as of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 the Ontario Clean Water Agency, as part of their regular spring maintenance, will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout the Villages of Vankleek Hill, L’Orignal and Laurentian Park.

This procedure ensures proper operation of the fire hydrants and helps remove accumulated rust from the watermain. Consequently, this could result in a temporary drop in pressure or possible water discoloration (slight reddish colour) which...

Spring Garbage Collection

SPRING GARBAGE COLLECTION

The Spring Garbage Collection will be taking place in various parts of the municipality during the weeks of May 11, 18 and 25. Please, verify the schedule for your sector.

Spring Garbage Collection schedule

Place all items no later than 7 a.m. on the Monday of the respective week and not earlier than the weekend prior to your schedules pickup. No vehicles will return to an area if pickup has already occurred.

Electronic and electrical equipment will be collected by RECYCLE-ACTION...