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Notice: Be careful what you flush

A reminder to be careful what you flush
Wet wipes, paper towels and facial tissues can clog pipes

We recognize that many residents may be increasing their use of disinfectant wipes, paper towels and facial tissues in response to COVID-19.

We would like to remind residents not to flush wet wipes of any kind. Despite what some packaging says, wipes are not flushable. Paper towels and facial tissues also do not belong in the toilet. These items cannot be flushed because they do not break down like toilet...

Notice: Collection cancelled

As a result of the current emergency situation we wish to advise that the Household Hazardous Waste Day Collection, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2020 has been cancelled.

The next collection event scheduled for October 3, 2020 has not been cancelled.

COVID-19 - Order by the Medical Officer of Health

Eastern Ontario Health Unit
March 22, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EOHU Orders Several Types of Establishments to Close Immediately to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

In response to an increasing number of community-acquired COVID-19 cases in Ontario, and to clarify some public confusion, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), is ordering the immediate closure of several additional types of establishments.

In an Order pursuant to section 22 of the Health Protection...

COVID-19 – Message from the Mayor

COVID-19 Coronavirus – Message from the Mayor

This is a challenging time for us all and as Mayor, I want to assure all residents and business owners that the Township will continue to do everything it can to maintain necessary services while minimizing community risk. We are aware of the pressures many of you are facing and we are committed to working with the provincial and federal governments to ensure that the necessary support programs are accessible.

As previously announced, we have closed the...

COVID-19 Update from EOHU

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH MARCH 17, 2020

Dear Community Partners,

Today, the Government of Ontario declared a provincial state of emergency, under 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, in order to limit and slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario.

As a result of this declaration and its associated orders, the following establishments are legally required to close immediately:  

• All facilities providing indoor recreational programs
• All gyms
• All public...