Hearts for Healthcare Workers - The Town of Deseronto encourages you to Show Your Support!

hearts for healthcare workers

To our residents: The Town of Deseronto is pleased to be taking part in the Hearts for Healthcare initiative, which recognizes and shows appreciation to the frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic. We are encouraging residents to hang a heart in their front windows, doors, or yards in support.

As our Warden Rick Phillips states: "Throughout this crisis, we have been witness to the extraordinary efforts of our healthcare workers as they battled against COVID-19," says Warden Rick Phillips, Hastings County.  "Hastings County Council has marveled at the strength, dedication and personal sacrifice people have shown daily. We owe them a debt that cannot be repaid and whether they work in our long-term care homes, paramedic services, hospitals, doctors' offices or cared for us in our homes they deserve to be recognized for the true heroes they are," stated Phillips.

The heart design can be downloaded at http://quintewest.site/Hearts  where it can be printed and decorated, or you can create your own. Participants are encouraged to take pictures of their decorated hearts and submit them to https://pollunit.com/polls/heartsforhealthcare where others can view and leave positive comments in the spirit of celebrating everyone in the healthcare field.

Let's all use our voice to thank and encourage our healthcare workers!

Family Day is Monday February 15, 2021. Enjoy the day with a fun activity.

This year, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and other related restrictions on gatherings, the Town of Deseronto is not planning any in-person activities for Family Day, Monday, February 15th, 2021.

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN DISTANCED FAMILY ACTIVITY THIS FAMILY DAY.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 12–15, 2021, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

How to Participate

Watch the Live Map

Enter Your Bird List Into eBird

POSTERS

SOCIAL MEDIA

SLIDESHOW

PRESS RELEASE

Fish without a license

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without buying a fishing license, during:

  • Family Fishing Weekend in February (February 13-15, 2021)

  • Mother’s Day Weekend in May (May 8-9, 2021)

  • Father’s Day Weekend in June (June 19-20, 2021)

  • Family Fishing Week in July (July 3-11, 2021)

Follow fishing rules

License-free periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. You must:

  • follow conservation license catch limits

  • obey size limits and sanctuaries

  • follow the fishing regulations

Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary

Use Fish ON-Line

Find family fishing events

Family Fishing is celebrated across the province. Check the website to find a family fishing derby, an event near you, or a place to go fishing.

Free loans for rods and reels

TackleShare loans out rods and reels for free. New anglers can gear up at locations across the province including:

  • Ontario provincial parks

  • conservation authorities

  • libraries - The Deseronto Library runs the Deseronto Tackleshare Program

TackleShare is an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters program supported by Ontario Power Generation.

GET OUT FOR A WALK, HIKE, WINTER BIKE, OR SNOWSHOE!

There are many great local places for a walk, around Town, Centennial Park or at the local conservation authority.

Town of Deseronto Updates - February 11, 2021.

Town Hall Reopening - The Municipal Office is open to the public effective February 10, 2021.  Protocols are in place to maintain physical distancing, please be patient and follow procedures. We can only accommodate 2 patrons in the entrance at a time.

Meetings with specific staff members are by appointment only, please call ahead. 613-396-2440.

Bag Tags— Bag tags will be required on all garbage effective February 19, 2021.

Deseronto Food Bank- The Food Bank located at 312 Edmon St. will be open on February 18, 2021.

Deseronto Public Library – Curbside pick-up is available at the Library, please call 613-394-2744. A variety of programs can be found online at http://www.deserontopubliclibrary.ca/ . - open webpage.

Transit – To book your trip please call the Transit office at 613-396-4008. Deseronto Transit is not booking trips online or through the app portal currently. For updates go to  deserontotransit.ca - open webpage

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Barring Visitors from High Infection Regions

@HPEPublicHealth is barring visitors to this region from high-infection zones from booking local hotels, personal services, or eating inside restaurants. https://intelligencer.ca/news/local-news/hpe-health-unit-bans-outside-visitors-from-using-local-hotels-eateries-services…

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Family Day is Monday February 15, 2021. Enjoy the day with a fun activity.

This year, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and other related restrictions on gatherings, the Town of Deseronto is not planning any in-person activities for Family Day, Monday, February 15th, 2021.

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN DISTANCED FAMILY ACTIVITY THIS FAMILY DAY.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 12–15, 2021, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

How to Participate

Watch the Live Map

Enter Your Bird List Into eBird

POSTERS

SOCIAL MEDIA

SLIDESHOW

PRESS RELEASE

Fish without a license

ice fishing safety man on the ice with pole and buckets

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without buying a fishing license, during:

  • Family Fishing Weekend in February (February 13-15, 2021)

  • Mother’s Day Weekend in May (May 8-9, 2021)

  • Father’s Day Weekend in June (June 19-20, 2021)

  • Family Fishing Week in July (July 3-11, 2021)

Follow fishing rules

License-free periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. You must:

  • follow conservation license catch limits

  • obey size limits and sanctuaries

  • follow the fishing regulations

Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary

Use Fish ON-Line

Find family fishing events

Family Fishing is celebrated across the province. Check the website to find a family fishing derby, an event near you, or a place to go fishing.

Free loans for rods and reels

TackleShare loans out rods and reels for free. New anglers can gear up at locations across the province including:

  • Ontario provincial parks

  • conservation authorities

  • libraries - The Deseronto Library runs the Deseronto Tackleshare Program

TackleShare is an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters program supported by Ontario Power Generation.

GET OUT FOR A WALK, HIKE, WINTER BIKE, OR SNOWSHOE!

national winter health and fitness week february 1-7 2021 kids running in the snow in the woods.

There are many great local places for a walk, around Town, Centennial Park or at the local conservation authority.

Returning to the COVID-19 response framework - February 10, 2021.

When the provincewide shutdown was announced in January, the government committed to safely and gradually return to the COVID-19 response framework (colour-coded zones).

Regions are now being phased back into the framework based on improvements in:

  • COVID-19 transmission

  • health system capacity

  • public health system capacity

  • local context and conditions

  • testing capacity

Read the detailed framework

When regions are returning to the COVID-19 response framework

We anticipate public health unit regions will return to the framework on the dates below. These dates may change depending on the trends in public health indicators.

Find your public health unit region

February 10, 2021. Deseronto is Green

  • Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit

  • Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Health Unit

  • Renfrew County and District Health Unit

WHAT BEING GREEN MEANS - Government of Ontario

Green – Prevent

Standard measures

  • Focus on education and awareness of public health and workplace safety measures in place.

  • Restrictions reflect the broadest allowance of activities in Stage 3 absents a widely available vaccine or treatment.

  • The highest risk settings remain closed.

Organized public events, social gatherings and wedding, funeral and religious services, rites and ceremonies

  • Limits for certain organized public events and social gatherings such as functions, parties, dinners, gatherings, barbeques or wedding receptions held in private residences, backyards, or parks, where physical distancing can be maintained:

    • 10 people indoors

    • 25 people outdoors

  • Limits for organized public events and gatherings in staffed businesses and facilities, where physical distancing can be maintained:

    • 50 people indoors

    • 100 people outdoors

  • Limits for religious services rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services, where physical distancing can be maintained (applies in any venue other than a private dwelling):

    • 30% capacity of the room indoors

    • 100 people outdoors

Restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments

  • Require patrons to be seated; 2 metres minimum or impermeable barrier required between tables

  • No buffet style service

  • Line-ups and patrons congregating outside venues managed by venue; 2 metres distance and face-covering required

  • Face coverings required except when eating or drinking only

  • Patron screening (passive)

  • Require contact information for one patron per seated party

  • Dancing, singing and performing music is permitted, with restrictions

  • Karaoke permitted, with restrictions (including no private rooms)

  • Personal protective equipment, including eye protection, required when a worker must come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering

  • Night clubs only permitted to operate a restaurant or bar

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request

Sports and recreational fitness facilities

  • Maintain 2 metres physical distancing, unless engaged in a sport

  • Capacity limits per venue, where physical distancing can be maintained:

    • 50 people indoors or 100 people outdoors in classes

    • 50 people indoors in an area with weights or exercise equipment

    • 50 spectators indoors or 100 outdoors

  • Capacity limits apply on a per-room basis if operating in compliance with a plan approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (Guidance for Facilities for Sport and Recreational Fitness Activities During COVID-19covid 19)

  • Team or individual sports must be modified to avoid physical contact; 50 people per league

  • Exemptions for high-performance athletes and parasports

  • The limit volume of music to be low enough that a normal conversation is possible; measures to prevent shouting by both instructors and members of the public

  • Face coverings required except when exercising or playing sports

  • Patron screening (passive)

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request

Meeting and event spaces

  • Capacity limits per venue, where physical distancing can be maintained:

    • 50 people indoors or

    • 100 people outdoors

  • Booking multiple rooms for the same event not permitted

  • Maximum of 50 people per room indoors if the venue operates in accordance with the approved plan from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (Guidance for Meeting and Event Facilities During COVID-19covid 19)

  • Limits for religious services rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services apply if held in meeting and event spaces:

    • 30% capacity of the room indoors

    • 100 people outdoors

  • Exceptions for court and government services

  • Patron screening (passive)

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request

Retail

New for Green-Prevent as of February 2021:

  • Stores must have passive screening for patrons (for example, posting signs outside the storefront about not entering if you have COVID-19covid 19 symptoms)

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request

  • Fitting rooms must be limited to non-adjacent stalls

  • Line-ups and patrons congregating outside venues managed by venue; 2 metres distance and face-covering required

Personal care services

  • Oxygen bars, steam rooms and saunas closed

  • Patron screening (passive)

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request

Casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments

  • Maximum of 50 people per facility permitted, where physical distancing can be maintained

  • Table games are prohibited

  • Patron screening (passive)

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request

Cinemas

  • Capacity limits per venue, where physical distancing can be maintained:

    • 50 people indoors or

    • 100 outdoors

  • 50 people per indoor auditorium if cinema operates in accordance with the approved plan from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (Guidance for Movie Theatres During COVID-19covid 19)

  • Face coverings except when eating or drinking only

  • Drive-in cinemas permitted to operate, subject to restrictions

  • Patron screening (passive)

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request

Performing arts facilities

  • Capacity limits per venue, where physical distancing can be maintained:

    • 50 people indoors or

    • 100 outdoors

  • Singers and players of wind or brass instruments must be separated from spectators by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier

  • Rehearsal or performing a recorded or broadcasted event permitted

  • Performers and employees must maintain 2 metres physical distance except for purposes of the performance

  • Drive-in performances permitted

  • Patron screening (passive)

  • A safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request

MORE INFORMATION - GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO COVID WEBSITE

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday February 10th, 2021 - 6:30pm Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting February 10th, 2021 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference

Please Be Advised: The start of this meeting may be delayed due to a preceding meeting running long.

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 OnLine Link - open link to meeting video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Free Mental Health Counselling, Supported by the Government of Ontario

Mind Beacon is offering free mental health support for Ontario residents dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and more, thanks to funding from the Government of Ontario. 

Experience therapy that’s completely digital

No worry about appointments to keep

Available whenever and wherever you are

On any web-enabled device, you prefer.

What's a Therapist Guided Program?

MindBeacon's Therapist Guided Program is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

With more than 40 years of research and practice, CBT is an excellent long-term solution for those suffering from mood and anxiety disorders.

It’s a skills-building approach to therapy, helping you develop resiliency and coping skills to better manage your mental health concerns. It consists of readings, exercises, and activities that will help you learn and practice those new skills.

Mind Beacon - open webpage

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A reminder of the Waste and Recycling schedule for 2021

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waste connections of canada garbage truck travelling down a road in the country with corn fields in the background.

Be sure to download your copy of the Recycling and Waste pick-up schedule for 2021.

Effective December 23rd, 2020, the Town of Deseronto is allowing 1 free untagged bag of garbage with every garbage pick up. This is in effect until Council decides otherwise.

Please note the price of each bag tag is $3.00 a tag.

Download the Recycling and Waste Schedule 2021 - open pdf.

For more information read our Recycling and Waste Page. - open page.

Family Day is Monday February 15, 2021. Enjoy the day with a fun activity.

This year, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and other related restrictions on gatherings, the Town of Deseronto is not planning any in-person activities for Family Day, Monday, February 15th, 2021.

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN DISTANCED FAMILY ACTIVITY THIS FAMILY DAY.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 12–15, 2021, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

How to Participate

Watch the Live Map

Enter Your Bird List Into eBird

POSTERS

SOCIAL MEDIA

SLIDESHOW

PRESS RELEASE

Fish without a license

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without buying a fishing license, during:

  • Family Fishing Weekend in February (February 13-15, 2021)

  • Mother’s Day Weekend in May (May 8-9, 2021)

  • Father’s Day Weekend in June (June 19-20, 2021)

  • Family Fishing Week in July (July 3-11, 2021)

Follow fishing rules

License-free periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. You must:

  • follow conservation license catch limits

  • obey size limits and sanctuaries

  • follow the fishing regulations

Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary

Use Fish ON-Line

Find family fishing events

Family Fishing is celebrated across the province. Check the website to find a family fishing derby, an event near you, or a place to go fishing.

Free loans for rods and reels

TackleShare loans out rods and reels for free. New anglers can gear up at locations across the province including:

  • Ontario provincial parks

  • conservation authorities

  • libraries - The Deseronto Library runs the Deseronto Tackleshare Program

TackleShare is an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters program supported by Ontario Power Generation.

GET OUT FOR A WALK, HIKE, WINTER BIKE, OR SNOWSHOE!

There are many great local places for a walk, around Town, Centennial Park or at the local conservation authority.

Family Day is Monday February 15, 2021. Enjoy the day with a fun activity.

This year, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and other related restrictions on gatherings, the Town of Deseronto is not planning any in-person activities for Family Day, Monday, February 15th, 2021.

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN DISTANCED FAMILY ACTIVITY THIS FAMILY DAY.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 12–15, 2021, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

How to Participate

Watch the Live Map

Enter Your Bird List Into eBird

POSTERS

SOCIAL MEDIA

SLIDESHOW

PRESS RELEASE

Fish without a license

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without buying a fishing license, during:

  • Family Fishing Weekend in February (February 13-15, 2021)

  • Mother’s Day Weekend in May (May 8-9, 2021)

  • Father’s Day Weekend in June (June 19-20, 2021)

  • Family Fishing Week in July (July 3-11, 2021)

Follow fishing rules

License-free periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. You must:

  • follow conservation license catch limits

  • obey size limits and sanctuaries

  • follow the fishing regulations

Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary

Use Fish ON-Line

Find family fishing events

Family Fishing is celebrated across the province. Check the website to find a family fishing derby, an event near you, or a place to go fishing.

Free loans for rods and reels

TackleShare loans out rods and reels for free. New anglers can gear up at locations across the province including:

  • Ontario provincial parks

  • conservation authorities

  • libraries - The Deseronto Library runs the Deseronto Tackleshare Program

TackleShare is an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters program supported by Ontario Power Generation.

GET OUT FOR A WALK, HIKE, WINTER BIKE, OR SNOWSHOE!

There are many great local places for a walk, around Town, Centennial Park or at the local conservation authority.

Notice of a Special Council Meeting - Budget Planning - Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 6:00 pm - Electronic

Notice of Special Council Meeting for Budget Planning on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 - 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 - open video link

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Family Day 2021 Notice

This year, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and other related restrictions on gatherings, the Town of Deseronto is not planning any in-person activities for Family Day, Monday, February 15th, 2021.

We are planning on getting the community engaged in family events that you can participate in on your own initiative, on Monday, February 15, 2021.

Participate in your own distanced family activity this Family Day.

Great Backyard Bird Count

COVID Statement: Watching birds is a safe and enjoyable activity we can do during the Covid pandemic. For the 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count, we strongly urge participants to comply with all current country, province, state, or municipal Covid-19 regulations and guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, social distancing while birdwatching and wearing a mask when birding with others. Thank you for protecting yourself and your community while celebrating the wonders of birds.

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 12–15, 2021, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

How to Participate


Be a Part of a Global Event

Watch observation lists roll in from around the world. Each submitted checklist becomes a glowing light on our bird sightings map.

Watch the Live Map

Great Backyard Bird Count results from 2020:

  • 268,674 Estimated Participants

  • 27,270,156 Total Birds Counted

  • 6,942 Species of Birds Identified

  • 194 Countries

Mourning Dove by Ostdrossel/Project FeederWatch.

Share Your Birds with Us

The Great Backyard Bird Count uses eBird, one of the world’s largest nature databases. It stores more than 100 million bird sightings contributed each year and is used by professionals for science and conservation. Contribute to eBird and become a citizen scientist.

New to the Great Backyard Bird Count or to using eBird? Explore our How to Participate on options for entering your bird lists.

Enter Your Bird List Into eBird


Ontario Extends State of Emergency to February 9, 2021.

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Effective January 25, 2021.

Ontario has officially extended the province's state of emergency and all orders associated with it, including the stay-at-home order, for an additional 14 days.

The state of emergency, that was declared under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) on Jan. 12, and the stay-at-home order will expire on Feb. 9, the government said.

Declaration of Emergency - open webpage

Violation of Order Fines and Legislation - open webpage

Ontario Adjusts Vaccination Plan in Response to Pfizer-BioNTech Shipment Delays - open webpage

Notice of Council Meeting - January 27th, 2021 - 6:30pm Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting January 27th, 2021 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference

Please Be Advised: The start of this meeting may be delayed due to a preceding meeting running long.

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 - Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 6:00 pm - Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Statutory Planning Meeting Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 - 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 - open video link

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Planning Documents

739 Planning Rationale - open pdf

739-ZBA-application-October-09-2020 - open pdf

Green-Street-pre-consultation-memo-July-21-20jb-FINAL - open pdf

Drawing PDFs

21R-23534 - open pdf

739-Site-Plan-OCT-10-2020-24x36 - open pdf

2004776-Orkney-Residential-Green-Street-Townhouses-08-28-2020-11x17 -open pdf

2004776-Orkney-Residential-Green-Street-Townhouses-08-28-2020 - open pdf

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