COVID-19 Information

Celebrating the Holidays Safely

IMPORTANT: If you or someone in your family have symptoms of COVID-19 (even if mild), are in quarantine or self-isolating, do not attend any in-person event or gathering.

Residents are strongly advised to celebrate the holidays only with individuals from their household.

Individuals who live alone, such as seniors, may have exclusive contact with one other household to reduce feelings of isolation and improve their well-being.

• It is recommended that you do not travel outside your region nor receive visitors from outside your region.
• International travel is highly discouraged. Keep in mind that individuals and families who travel out of the country are required to quarantine for 14 days upon their return to Canada, whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not.
• Virtual gatherings are the safest way to “get together” with family, friends or co-workers this holiday season. 
• Participating in outdoor celebrations this holiday season can be done safely and in fact, they are likely safer than indoor activities.
• It is strongly recommended that workplaces do not have in-person holiday gatherings or events, particularly if masks or face coverings must be removed to eat or drink. 

Christmas Shopping

• Minimize the number of family members who shop together.
• Have one designated person at a time go to the stores to shop.
• If you want to shop with your family, take turns with different members of the family to go to the stores.
• If seniors need help with their shopping, designate only 1 person to accompany them.

Visiting and Picture with Santa

• Sitting on Santa’s lap is not permitted this year.
• Stay 2 metres away from anyone outside your household, including Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves, even if a photo is being taken and wear a face covering while a photo is being taken.

Kids parties or sleepovers

It is recommended that your children only have close contact with the people they live with; virtual visits are the safest option for your kids to see their friends. However, if you choose to organize a play date or sleepover, here are some safety tips:

• Children and adults should maintain physical distancing of 2 metres; otherwise they need to wear a face covering.
• Sleepovers should be kept small, 2 or 3 guests at the most.
• If you have more than 1 child requesting a play date or sleepover, organize them on different days.
• If food or drinks will be served, plan for how you will physically distance while distributing and cleaning up food and ensure that the children do not share utensils or other objects.
• Ensure that children wash their hands before and after eating.

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  PLEASE NOTE: The following guidelines are based on the current situation regarding the number of COVID-19 cases, outbreaks and other statistical measures in the EOHU area. The recommendations could change rapidly based on the situation in the community and the EOHU region’s level (colour) in the province’s COVID-19 Response Framework.

Arena Conditions of Use

The increase in cases is creeping into sports. It has been brought to our attention that in some cases screening hasn’t been optimal by certain leagues/groups, therefore effective immediately, each player, spectator, or volunteer entering the arena, must fill out our municipal MANDATORY COVID-19 SCREENING QUESTIONS that will be available upon entering the arena.

Please consult the form (attached) and familiarize yourself prior to arrival.  Given the situation, we will now also be asking for proof of residency (ID).

 As a reminder, everyone must:

• Always wear masks or face coverings except when on the ice. Masks are to be put back on as soon as feasible (dressing rooms).
• Have a maximum of 50 people per league (bubble). Players must only be part of one “bubble” at all times.
• No spectators, except for one parent or guardian per child.
• Must reside within the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) limits.
• NEW  – Bring photo identification (ID).
• NEW  – Must fill-out the MANDATORY COVID-19 SCREENING QUESTIONS upon entering the arena.

Thank you for your cooperation.  Your compliance will help us keep our staff and clients safe and enable us to continue to offer recreational sports during the pandemic.

Important documents

• Covid-19 Conditions and Procedures for Ice Rentals

• Mandatory Covid-19 Screening Questions

Vaccine

The Ontario government has developed a three-phase implementation plan to receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians as soon as they are received. Phase One will begin on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 with a pilot project in Toronto and Ottawa which will include the vaccination of over 2,500 health care workers with the Health Canada approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Consult the Task Force Desk here for more details about the vaccine

 Message from Mayor

COVID-19 Coronavirus – Message from the Mayor
March 20, 2020

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.

Please follow the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) recommendations to protect yourself and your family and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. If you have travelled outside of Canada you should self-isolate for 14 days and monitor yourself for symptoms of the coronavirus. If you have symptoms of coronavirus or live with someone who does, please stay at home. All persons over 70 years of age and individuals who are immunocompromised are advised to self-isolate. We must all practice social distancing. 

This is an anxious and stressful time for everyone. Self-isolating can affect your mood. Don’t hesitate to use other ways to connect with people you care about; phone, text or video call.Take care of your mental health by doing something that makes you feel good.

We are a great community. Each of us has a role to play. I trust that, together, we will overcome the challenges we face today with the COVID-19 pandemic. By working together, we will make a difference.

Stay healthy!

Normand Riopel
Mayor

From our YouTube Channel

Mayor's Message March 3, 2020

Mayor's Message April 30, 2020

Due to the risks related to the spread of COVID-19 and in an effort to mitigate its spread by way of social distancing, the members of the public will not be permitted at the May council meetings.

The members of Council will join the meeting via teleconference.

The council meeting will be live streamed on YouTube

Questions? Call us and leave a message at 613-678-3003 extension 229 or email the Clerk at alison.collard@champlain.ca.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

COVID-19 Garbage and recycling

Please note that the weekly garbage and recycling collection will continue to be picked up as per the regular collection schedule.

As a result of COVID-19 and in consideration of the health and safety of staff and residents the Spring Garbage Collections have been reschedule.

Follow the link to view the new schedule

The Prescott-Russell Community Services shared with us a list of stores and grocery stores that are currently open and the various delivery services.

Last updated March 24th, 2020.

Please share the information with those who do not have access to the internet. Thank you.

View the list.

Find out more about the Prescott-Russell Community Services. 

Ontario Government - Funding that families can apply 

COVID-19 Business Resources

Here are some resources that might interest you:

• Canadian Business Resilience Network
• Business Information Line
• Government of Canada: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian businesses
• BDC: Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19
• EDC: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing the impact on global supply chains
• Employment Insurance - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Employment and Social Development Canada
• Ministry of Health and wellness (Ontario): The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Pandemic Preparedness for Business
• World Health Organization- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak

COVID-19, How to find programs and services

When you don’t know where to turn, turn to 211.

211 is an information and referral service that connects Canadians to non-emergency health and social services in their area.

In Ontario, people can dial 211 anywhere in Ontario 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. People can also chat online with 211 Community Navigators at www.211ontario.ca from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday or search for services on our website.

The helpline is confidential and answered live