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Ontario Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Mandatory for High-Risk Settings

Province to Begin Offering Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines to Most Vulnerable Ontarians

In response to evolving data around the transmissibility of the Delta variant and based on the recent experiences of other jurisdictions, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking action to increase protection for our most vulnerable, including frail seniors, immunocompromised individuals and young children who are not yet eligible for vaccination. This includes making...

Wawa Building Department will be Closed from August 23 to 31

NOTICE

Building Department Closed

From August 23 - 31, 2021

The office of the Chief Building Official will be closed the period of August 23rd – 31st, 2021. During this time, no municipal building permits, fire permits, inspections or similar services will be available.

Please contact Kevin Sabourin, C.B.O. to schedule any building services at 705-856-2244 ext. 228 or by email. In case of an emergency during this time, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-856-2244, extension...

Reopening of Meetings to the Public

 

NOTICE Reopening of Meetings to the Public

Municipal Council and Committee meetings will reopen to the public effective September 7, 2021, adhering to the public health guidelines as follows:

a. Maintain Physical Distancing of 2 metres and a maximum occupancy of 50%;
b. Handwashing / Sanitizing Mandatory;
c. No entry if showing symptoms of COVID-19;
d. Self-screening questionnaire to be completed prior to entry; and
e. Masking.

Council meetings will also continue to be...

Ontario Opening Temporary Road Test Centres

Temporary centres will help reduce the backlog of passenger road tests resulting from COVID-19 restrictions

August 04, 2021

The Ontario government is beginning to open temporary road test centres on Monday, August 9, 2021, to increase the number of passenger road tests (class G2/G) available in areas where demand is highest. The first two temporary road test centres will open in Guelph and Oshawa, with four more following in September across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

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99 Corrections Graduates Join Ontario’s Frontline

New correctional officers will contribute to public safety

July 30, 2021

Ontario is adding 99 new correctional officers to the frontlines to help ensure communities across Ontario are safe and protected.

“I want to congratulate and thank each individual for choosing a rewarding career in public service and their commitment to keeping Ontarians safe each and every day,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. “Correctional officers are essential partners in the justice system and the training these...