Last Updated - April 16, 2021 - 5:30pm (Provincial extension & additional restrictions - details will be added as they become available, see Provincial websites for the most up to date information)
Previous update: 8:45am (Crown Land Camping, remote learning and emergency child care)
The West Parry Sound Area Municipalities are working together to ensure proper communication is made with our community members and that community partners are engaged. We are working collaboratively to actively monitor the situation as it evolves and to ensure business continuity while following direction from the Public Health Agency, the Ministry of Health and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.
The safety and health of our community members is of utmost importance to us throughout the duration of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are encouraging members of our community to take precautions by learning about the disease and what you can do to help protect yourself and to prevent the disease from spreading.
Please remember that 9-1-1 is for emergency calls only. For other police matters, including those related to COVID-19, call 1-888-310-1122 or report online.
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Vaccination Clinics: Additional information will be added as it becomes available. |
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Current Control Area, Shut Downs and Orders |
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April 16, 2021 - The Ontario Government has extended the Provincial State of Emergency and Stay-at-Home order for 2 additional weeks and have imposed additional restrictions. For details on the State of Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order, see the press release.
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Remote Learning & Emergency Child Care |
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On April 19, 2021 Schools across Ontario will return to Remote Learning YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka - Parry Sound Public School Contact: Valene 705-746-0511 ext. 2
Home Child Care Program (PSDSSAB) – District Wide
Contact: Cindy 746-9522 ext. 4361
For specific plans regarding remote learning visit the school board websites: Conseil scolaire public du Nord Est de l'Ontario Near North District School Board Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board |
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The Province of Ontario has mandated the use of face coverings Province wide, please refer to their website for information.
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If you are a business owner with questions about operating contact the Stop the Spread - Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.
We are closely monitoring announcements of the response measures at all levels of governments to help businesses survive these difficult times. Although all the details are not yet available, here is what we do know:
For businesses re-opening and in need of protective equipment, we have developed a list of local suppliers. The list will be amended as additional suppliers are identified. The Province has also developed a list of PPE suppliers which is available at www.ontario.ca/ppe.
For More Information Contact: Vladimir Shehovtsov |
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The safety and health of our community members is of utmost importance to us throughout the duration of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are encouraging members of our community to take precautions by learning about the disease and what you can do to help protect yourself and to prevent the disease from spreading.
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As additional information becomes available, communications will be made with regards to the West Parry Sound Area (Township of Carling, Municipality of McDougall, Township of McKellar, Seguin Township, Township of The Archipelago, Municipality of Whitestone and the Town of Parry Sound) though the Town of Parry Sound website and social media accounts.