COVID-19 - Novel Coronavirus

Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown Effective December 26, 2020 at 12:01 AM

The current COVID-19 Response Framework will be paused when the Provincewide Shutdown comes into effect. The impacts of these time-limited measures will be evaluated throughout the 14 days in Northern Ontario and 28 days in Southern Ontario to determine if it is safe to lift any restrictions or if they need to be extended.

Shutdown measures include, but are not limited to:

• Restricting indoor organized public events and social gatherings, except with members of the same household (the people you live with). Individuals who live alone may consider having exclusive close contact with one other household.
• Prohibiting in-person shopping in most retail settings - curbside pickup and delivery can continue. Discount and big box retailers selling groceries will be limited to 25 per cent capacity for in-store shopping. Supermarkets, grocery stores and similar stores that primarily sell food, as well as pharmacies, will continue to operate at 50 per cent capacity for in-store shopping.
• Restricting indoor access to shopping malls - patrons may only go to a designated indoor pickup area (by appointment only), essential retail stores that are permitted to be open (e.g. pharmacy, grocery store), or, subject to physical distancing and face covering requirements, to the food court for takeout purchases. Shopping malls may also establish outdoor designated pickup areas.
• Prohibiting indoor and outdoor dining. Restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments will be permitted to operate by take out, drive-through, and delivery only.

For more information, please visit the Ontario Government website. 

• The Selwyn Municipal office is CLOSED to general walk-in visits until further notice.
• Staff will be at the Office to help customers by phone or e-mail and are available for in-person services by appointment only. To book an appointment, please call the Municipal Office at 705-292-9507 and use the staff directory for a list of extensions. To reach the general mailbox, call705-292-9507 ext. 210.
• Customers can pay their taxes through various online methods. Taxes and other payments can also be dropped off in our black drop-box at the Selwyn Municipal Office. 

For more information, please email info@selwyntownship.ca.

• Curbside garbage collection continues as scheduled. However, we ask that you please bag ALL garbage and DO NOT place waste loosely in garbage containers. Loose materials will NOT be collected. This small change helps protect collectors from the risk COVID-19.  

For more information, please email publicworks@selwyntownship.ca.

• All indoor municipal recreation facilities (Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, Ennismore Community Centre, Bridgenorth Community Hall and Marshland Centre) are CLOSED until further notice. 

For more information, please email recreation@selwyntownship.ca.

• All Selwyn Public Library branches (Bridgenorth, Ennismore and Lakefield) are CLOSED for 'in-Library' services until further notice. 
• Curbside pick-up will be available beginning Monday, January 4th. Visit the Library website for more details.

• Selwyn Township Building & Planning Department is accepting Building Permit applications electronically and conducting inspections. The Department is also accepting Minor Variance applications, Site Plan applications and applications for Zoning By-law Amendments.
• Building and planning permit applications can be dropped off in the Township’s secure grey drop box in front of the municipal office.
• If you require an in-person meeting, please contact the Building & Planning Department directly to book an appointment at 705-292-9507 ext. 214.

For more information, visit: Building & Planning Department Update or email building@selwyntownship.ca.

• Payment methods include online/telephone banking or cheque payment in the Township’s secure black drop box in front of the municipal office.
• If you require an in-person meeting, please contact the Finance Department directly to book an appointment at 705-292-9507 ext. 213 or 228.

For more information, please email finance@selwyntownship.ca.

• The Bridgenorth Fire Hall remains CLOSED to the public. Services are available by calling 705-292-7282 or email fire@selwyntownship.ca.

• Businesses that are open to help you through COVID-19

  • Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website
  • City of Peterborough website
• As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, we have created a list of Resources for Businesses. Please share these resources with your network to help ensure that businesses are prepared to manage through this challenging time.
• Check out more details on Phase 2: Selwyn Business Reopening Program. *Update: At this time, the program is fully subscribed. You are welcome to submit an application and be placed on the waiting list. If funds become available, you will be contacted by Community Futures Peterborough staff.*

• Peterborough Public Health (PPH) Novel Coronavirus page

• Unattached Patients: Access to Care during COVID-19

• Peterborough County-City Paramedics: Is Your Urgency an Emergency? 
• Ontario COVID-19 Information Page

• The Peterborough Ag News Website for local farmers

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