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Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19: January 14 to February 10, 2021.

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State of emergency in effect as of January 14 at 12:01 a.m. Stay at home except for essential travel and follow the restrictions and public health measures.

NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives

Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility

January 12, 2021

Office of the Premier

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TORONTO - In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the real and looming threat of the collapse of the province's hospital system and alarming risks posed to long-term care homes as a result of high COVID-19 transmission rates, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a second provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA).

Details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, and Dr. Adalsteinn (Steini) Brown, Co-Chair of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table.

"The latest modelling data shows that Ontario is in a crisis and, with the current trends, our hospital ICUs will be overwhelmed in a few short weeks with unthinkable consequences," said Premier Ford. "That's why we are taking urgent and decisive action, which includes declaring a provincial emergency and imposing a stay-at-home-order. We need people to only go out only for essential trips to pick up groceries or go to medical appointments. By doing the right thing and staying home, you can stay safe and save lives."

Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021at 12:01 a.m., the government is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for exercise or for essential work. This order and other new and existing public health restrictions are aimed at limiting people's mobility and reducing the number of daily contacts with those outside an immediate household. In addition to limiting outings to essential trips, all businesses must ensure that any employee who can work from home, does work from home.

Ontario has announced a second Declaration of Emergency.

These new public health measures will help stop the spread of COVID-19 by reducing concerning levels of mobility as the province continues its vaccine rollout and ramps up to mass vaccination when the federal government is able to provide the necessary supply to do so.

Read the Full Ontario Newsroom Article - open Government of Ontario Web Page.

Town of Deseronto COVID-`19 Response page - open the page to learn more about the Town of Deseronto’s response to COVID-19.

Stay Home. Frequent Hand Washing. Essential Trips Only. Physical Distancing. Support the Vulnerable. Stay Informed and Connected.

Please stay off the Ice until it is deemed safe to use it.

We ask all Deseronto Residents to stay off the ice until it is deemed safe, and please, please talk with your kids about ice safety.

“OPP East Region 23 yr old #Belleville resident died over the weekend after falling through ice on the Bay of #Quinte. PLEASE stay off the ice unless you KNOW the thickness. This has not been a "normal" winter. #NoIceIsSafeIce #StaySafe ^bd” @OPP_ER

https://twitter.com/OPP_ER/status/1348623312658825218

Notice of Council Meeting - January 13th, 2021 - 6:30pm Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting January 13th, 2021 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference

Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.

Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.

If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.

Council Meeting Location: Teleconference.

YouTube On-Line Link - open link to meeting video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Notice of a Special Council Meeting - January 13th, 2021 6:00 pm - Electronic

Notice of a Special Town Council Meeting December 16, 2020 - 6:00 pm - Teleconference. This is a Statutory Planning Meeting.

Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.

Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.

If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.

Council Meeting Location: Teleconference.

YouTube Live Meeting Link - open YouTube video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Town of Deseronto Provincial Lockdown Planning and Communication Advisory

Town of Deseronto. On the Water's Edge.

MEDIA RELEASE

December 24, 2020

Town of Deseronto COVID-19 Planning and Communications Update

Deseronto, ON – On December 21, the Province of Ontario announced a provincial wide shutdown starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 26.  A summary of information about these measures can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-provincewide-shutdown. We will also continue to provide updates to our Community on our Municipal website and Facebook page as they become available.

To comply with these measures and to help protect our community from spread of the virus, effective December 26th, 2020 our town buildings will be closed to the public for the duration of the shutdown.

TOWN HALL

Please note- In-person business will be conducted by approved appointment only.

  1. Staff will continue to respond to calls, emails and will continue to carry on the business of the municipality during this time. We encourage residents to use online services where possible.

  2. Staff will be available to answer your questions by calling our municipal office at (613) 396-2440 during regular business hours.

  3. Tax and Water bill payments can be made through telephone or internet banking as well as being dropped through the mail slot by the Town Hall door.

  4. If you require bylaw services, please email bylaws@deseronto.ca. If you cannot email please contact the town hall for assistance.

  5. If you are having a drinking water problem, please call (613) 396-3436

  6. For emergencies call 911.

  7. 2020 Dog Tags and Burn Permits will be honoured for the duration of the shutdown.

Please note that all regularly scheduled pre-authorized payments will be processed as usual. If you are having issues making your payment please reach out to town hall staff for assistance.

WASTE & RECYCLING services will continue as per the regular schedule. Please refer to the town website www.deseronta.ca for further details.

To better help accommodate our residents each household will be allowed 1 (one) untagged garbage bag per week until the Province lifts its restrictions. Please note that bag tags will be available at the local stores if the need arises.

DESERONTO COMMUNITY CENTRE

Unfortunately, the provincial measures included the closures of community centres with few exceptions. This has affected our centre and our ability to cost effectively maintain the ice surface during this time. As a result, we will be removing the ice.  To our valued customers who may have had a booked event or rental, refunds will be issued.

We would like to thank all our users and our community who supported our efforts as we attempted to provide services this season.

The Deseronto Fitness Centre will be closed until we are permitted too re-open.  All active memberships will be extended to accommodate for any time lost as a result of these measures.

DESERONTO LIBRARY will be closed for in person services and programs effective immediately. Curbside pick-up and drop-off are in effect starting January 5th, 2021.

Please follow the Deseronto Library Facebook page and engage in our online services.

DESERONTO TRANSIT

Transit will continue to run for essential trips only unless it is determined the ridership has dropped too much to make it viable. The transit office can be reached at 613.396.4008 to book your trip to work, to get groceries or to get to your medical appointment.

All transit users are required to use personal protective equipment, practice physical distancing, and follow driver instructions while using transit.

Town of Deseronto Council would like to remind the Public to stay vigilant in practicing the Ministry of Health Guidelines of physical distancing, wearing a mask and washing or sanitizing your hands to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

We wish everyone Health and Happiness for the Holiday Season!

-Town of Deseronto

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Deseronto COVID19 Planning and Communication Advisory - open pdf

Special Meeting of Town Council Video - open YouTube

Pedestrian Crossover Advisory for safer Deseronto streets.

Based on public feedback the Town of Deseronto has made improvements to its pedestrian crossover - these include:

1. Increasing the amount of lights and the size of the signage

2. Raising the height of the cross walk signage for improved visibility

3. Adjusting back Main street parking spots to improve corner visibility

We also remind residents that by law, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians intending to cross the road, and wait for them to completely reach the other side before driving. 

Pedestrian Crossovers are marked by signs and pavement markings. In some cases, but not always, they may also have pedestrian-activated flashing lights.

It is the responsibility of both drivers and pedestrians to understand and follow the rules of the road.

Drivers and cyclists

· Pay attention to what’s around you.

· Watch for pedestrians who would like to cross the road.

· Stop for pedestrians at the marked yield bar.

· Allow the pedestrian to cross the entire width of the road before driving.

· Drive with caution when the road is clear.

· Do not pass any other vehicle within 30 metres before a pedestrian crossover.

Pedestrians

· Use caution.

· Make sure the driver or cyclist has enough time to stop before you begin to cross.

· If there is a push button at the crossing, press it to activate the flashing lights.

· Make sure the driver or cyclist sees you before you begin to cross.

· Cross when traffic has come to a complete stop and you feel it’s safe.

Motorists and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians wishing to cross, and must wait for them to completely reach the other side before proceeding.

Pedestrian Crossover Advisory - open pdf

Town Hall Closure

The Town Hall will be closed at 12:00 pm on Thursday December 24th, 2020 for Christmas Holidays. We will resume normal office hours on Monday January 4th, 2021 at 8:30 am.

The following numbers can be used, should the need arise:

Animal Control - 613.541.3213

By-Laws - contact Kevin Gauthier via email- gauthier.bylaw@gmail.com 

Building Department - Don Reed at 1.866.414.0088 cbo@stirling-rawdon.com

O.P.P. - 1.888.310.1122         

Water & Sewer - 613.396.3436 

Community Centre - 613.396.3432

On behalf of Deseronto Town Staff, Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!

Home for the Holidays - It's free to register your Home or Business to be part of the Celebration!

The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee Presents

“Home for the Holidays”

Hello Deseronto:

We are challenging you to show your community spirit by decorating your home or business and joining our virtual celebration of seasonal festivity by registering online!

“Home for the Holidays” is a festive community celebration for our Town.

Throughout the month of December, members of the Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee will be taking photos and admiring your decorations.

The top three registrants will each win a $50.00 gift certificate to a local business or service.

The gift certificates will be presented during the first week of January 2021.

Click here to Register .

“Have a safe and Happy Holiday season”

Sincerely,

The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee

Download the event poster

Notice of a Special Council Meeting - December 23rd, 2020 5:00 pm - Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting December 23, 2020 - 5:00 pm - Teleconference

Regular Council meetings in occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.

Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.

If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.

Council Meeting Location: Teleconference.

YouTube Live Meeting Link

Meeting Agenda

Enhanced Provincewide Restriction and Extended Stay at Home Order

Ontario

Ontario is ordering a Provincewide Shutdown requiring Ontarians to stay at home as much as possible to stop the spread of #COVID19. These measures will protect health system capacity and save lives by breaking the current trend of COVID-19 transmission.

Government of Ontario News Release page detailing the dates and conditions of the lockdown.

Deseronto COVID-19 Response page.

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Garbage and Recycling is December 28th., 2020; January 4th. and 8th., 2021.

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The Town of Deseronto wishes to remind residents that garbage and recycling is not being picked up Christmas Day, Friday December 25th. 2020 or January 1, 2021 New Year’s Day.

Garbage and recycling is being picked up on:

Monday, December 28th, 2020 -Glass, Metal and Plastic

Monday, January 4th, 2021 - Paper and Cardboard

Friday, January 8th, 2021 - Glass, Metal and Plastic

2021 Garbage and Recycling Schedule - open pdf

Watch for the 2021 Garbage and Recycling schedule in your mail in the new year.

During the current lockdown - at this point until January 23, 2021 each household can put out one (1) free untagged bag of garbage.

The Town of Deseronto reminds residents to be cautious and mindful of ice safety.

Winter is here and the Town of Deseronto would like to remind residents to be cautious and mindful of ice safety.

The ice has recently formed in the bay, and although it may look safe it is not likely thick enough or stable enough to support activities on the ice.  Ice conditions are constantly changing and ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness.  

Good quality ice is clear and blue looking.  White, opaque ice indicates the presence of snow or wet snow within the ice as is only half as strong as clear blue ice.  Grey looking ice indicates the presence of water and should be avoided.  

Ice Thickness Guide (for clear blue ice only)

3" (7cm) or less STAY OFF - Ice is not safe

4" (10cm) Ice Fishing, Walking, Cross Country Skiing

6" (15cm) Snowmobile, ATV

8" (20cm) Light Truck or Car - 3500 pounds (1600 kilograms)

12" (30cm) Medium Pickup - 8000 pounds (3600 kilograms)

Canadian Red Cross ice safety tips educate Canadians on how to stay safe out on the ice during the winter to prevent accidents. Learn more.

Please refer to the following links for more information regarding ice safety.

Canadian Red Cross Ice Safety Tips

Ice Safety - Canadian Red Cross

Canadian Red Cross Website

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QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR UNSAFE ICE CONDITIONS 

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Water Safety Statement

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 17, 2020

Due to changing weather conditions, ice is starting to form on lakes and rivers within the Watershed.

Quinte Conservation would like to remind residents that this early in the season, ice conditions can be very unpredictable, unsafe, and difficult to assess as above average flows in rivers and streams prevent the formation of stable ice surfaces.  

Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution around all waterways as stream banks and fast moving water are both extremely dangerous. Adults are urged to keep children and pets away from all waterways, to stay off the ice, and avoid water control structures at all times. Hypothermia is a major concern for anyone who may fall into open water.

While Quinte Conservation does not measure ice thickness for recreational activities, the organization provides information on watershed safety conditions.

Quinte Conservation is issuing a Water Safety Statement regarding the changing ice conditions. A Water Safety Statement indicates that high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for users such as anglers, boaters, swimmers, children or pets. Flooding is not expected.  

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) January 15, 2021.

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www.quinteconservation.ca.

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For more information contact:

Christine McClure

Water Resources Manager

cmcclure@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130 

or 

Kirsten Geisler

Communications Specialist

kgeisler@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 ext. 123 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 123

Quinte Conservation | 613-968-3434 | 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville, ON | QuinteConservation.ca

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Notice of a Special Council Meeting - December 16th, 2020 6:00 pm - Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 - 6:00 pm - Teleconference

Regular Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.

Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.

If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.

Council Meeting Location: Teleconference.

YouTube Live Meeting Link

Meeting Agenda

Registration for public skating on December 16th, 2020 and December 18th, 2020 is live.

Registration for public skating on Wednesday December 16, 2020 6pm-7pm and Friday December 18, 2020 11am-12noon is now live.

Please see our event calendar on the Town of Deseronto Homepage to select your date to skate.

A reminder that Friday skating is intended for seniors as well as children and youth currently being schooled virtually.

We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation.

Public Skating Times Added to Calendar of Events

The Town of Deseronto has added additional public skating times to our regular Wednesday and Sunday skate schedule.

Friday, December 11, 2020 - 1100 am to 1200 noon

Friday, December 18, 2020 - 1100 am to 1200 noon

Tuesday, December 22. 2020 - 2pm to 3pm

Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 2pm to 3pm

Please use the event calendar on the Town of Deseronto Home Page to pick your date and register.

Thank-you.

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders to January 20, 2021.

Ontario

News Release

Action is taken to protect vulnerable populations and preserve health care capacity

TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending all orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) until January 20, 2021. This extension will support the safe delivery of health care and other critical services until COVID-19 vaccines are approved and widely available.

"Safeguarding the health and well-being of Ontarians remains our top priority at every stage of our COVID-19 response," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. "As we prepare to implement a safe and effective immunization program, extending these orders will ensure tools remain in place to address urgent public health situations until all Ontarians can be vaccinated."

Ontario continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by taking the actions needed to support and keep Ontarians safe. Effective December 7, 2020, under the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, the government, in consultation with health officials, amended O.Reg. 363/20 (Stages of Reopening) to move three public health units to new levels. This action imposes stricter public health measures in an effort to reduce transmission in these regions and avoid broader closures.

The government also made amendments to O. Reg 82/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 1) under the ROA, which applies to public health unit regions in the Stage 1 lockdown. These amendments, which came into force December 4, 2020, permit indoor farmer's markets that primarily sell groceries, to be open. For post-secondary institutions, the amendments increase the limit on the number of persons permitted in an instructional space at any one time for in-person instruction or in-person exams from 10 to 50 people for certain programs critical to supporting the health care workforce as set out in the order.

The list of orders under the ROA that have been extended can be found online on the Government of Ontario's website.

QUICK FACTS

  • The ROA came into force on July 24, 2020 to ensure important measures remained in place after the provincial declared emergency came to an end.

  • The ROA allows certain orders to be amended, subject to criteria, and does not allow new orders to be created.

  • Under the ROA, orders can be extended for up to 30 days at a time, and the government must report on all order extensions to the Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight.

  • The ROA requires the Premier to table a report on any amendments or extensions of any orders within 120 days after the first anniversary of the ROA coming into force.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

CONTACTS

Stephen Warner
Solicitor General’s Office
Stephen.Warner@ontario.ca

Brent Ross
Communications Branch
brent.ross@ontario.ca

Ministry of the Solicitor General
http://www.ontario.ca/mcscs


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