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Precautions During Heat Event

Eastern Ontario Health Unit
May 25, 2020

Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit has issued an extended heat warning and is advising residents of the five Eastern Counties to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting high temperatures that will begin on May 26th and are expected to last at least three days.

Everyone is at risk during a heat event, but health risks are greater for: older adults, infants...

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...