Coronavirus

Information for North Grenville Residents regarding COVID-19
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*NEW* May 13, 2021 - The Provincewide Stay-at-Home Order has been extended until June 2nd. For more details visit: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/.

COVID-19 is a public health emergency. Keep informed by visiting the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit for local information at www.healthunit.org.

Municipal Updates:

As of Staturday, May 22, more outdoor recreational amenities will reopen including the skatepark, tennis courts, sports fields and golf courses.

The North Grenville Administrative Offices are CLOSED to the public. However, the Municipality will remain operational to provide essential services and assistance to residents and businesses by virtual appointment only.

Stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 developments by following North Grenville on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up to receive Mayor Nancy Peckford’s COVID-19 email updates at: https://www.northgrenville.ca/connect.

Municipal Council Meetings continue to be held virtually, as will all Municipal Advisory Committee meetings. Council meetings will be livestreamed, and Advisory meetings will continue using Zoom as their platform.

On March 25, 2020, Mayor Nancy Peckford declared a local State of Emergency with the unanimous support of Council and the Municipality’s Emergency Control Group. The Declaration provides the Municipality with more tools to make decisions related to COVID-19.

Please click on the tabs below for more information:

North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre

The North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre is a community-based collaboration of five partners: Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre; the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit; the Municipality of North Grenville; Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service; and Kemptville District Hospital.

The Assessment Centre is located in Bell Hall on the Kemptville Campus. The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. People who have symptoms of COVID-19 and/or have been exposed to confirmed case of COVID-19 will be tested.

*Effective immediately* all patients will need to book an appointment for their COVID-19 test or Physician Assessment + test, online or by phone.

Online: https://portal.healthmyself.net/northgrenvillecovid19assessmentcentre/forms/jMX

Email or Phone: 613-258-3192 Note: Phones will be answered during opening hours only and will not accept messages.

Please note it is important at all times to maintain a physical distance of 2 metres from all other patients outside of your immediate family.

Read the September 23, 2020 media release: New COVID-19 Testing Assessment Centre opens in Kemptville

Q&As

Who can get tested?

Provincial guidance released September 24, 2020 states that people in Ontario should only seek testing at assessment centres if they:

Are showing COVID-19 symptoms;
Have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by your public health unit or exposure notification through the COVID Alert app;
Are a resident or work in a setting that has a COVID-19 outbreak, as identified and informed by your local public health unit; and
Are eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative directed by the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

Do I need a health card?

No, you can get tested without a health card.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. All patients will need to book an appointment for their COVID-19 test or Physician Assessment + test, online or by phone.

Online: https://portal.healthmyself.net/northgrenvillec.../forms/jMX

Phone: 613-258-3192 Note: Phones will be answered during opening hours only and will not accept messages.

How do I contact the Assessment Centre?

You can contact the Assessment Centre by emailing or call 613-258-3192.

Is parking available?

Yes, parking is available, and it is free.

How do I find out my results?

Patients with valid Ontario health cards can look up their results at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/

All patients with positive results will be contacted by the Accessment Centre and Public Health (the local Health Unit).

While waiting, if you have questions about your results you can email . Please include your date of birth, phone number and the date you were tested.

COVID-19 Vaccine

The Vaccination Centre is located at: 285 County Road 44. Entrance on the Southside of the Building ONLY.

If you meet the eligibility criteria call the Province’s online booking tool at www.ontario.ca/bookvaccine or call 1-888-999-6488.

Select Pharmacies in North Grenville are administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 40 and older.

For more information visit: https://healthunit.org/covid-19-vaccine/

Local Business Support and Resources

The North Grenville Economic Development Team has put together a dedicated webpage for businesses. This page contains helpful links and resources for financing, advice, and other programs. Visit www.InvestNorthGrenville.ca/covid19

#LoveNG

Show your love and suppor for local businesses by:

Buying online
Ordering for delivery
Purchase gift certificates to use later
Leave a raving review

For a full list of what's open please visit www.LoveNG.ca

Parks and Recreation

Municipal Parks, Trails, Dog Park and Playgrounds remain open for the public to use, with social-distancing measures in place and no gathering.
Outdoor recreational amenities such as the skatepark, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and picnic tables are closed.
Boat Launches are open and will be monitored by staff. Do not gather or fish at the launch.

Please note: Masks may be required if you cannot maintain a 2-metre distance from people outside your household.

Due to the provincial Stay-at-Home Order Aquatics information will be available on our website towards the end of May, 2021.

North Grenville Impact and Response to COVID-19

Municipal Payments

Property Taxes

Enforcing provincial orders

North Grenville bylaw services works with the community providing education while seeking voluntary compliance with all Provincial health orders.

To view Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework, please visit https://healthunit.org/health-information/covid-19/business-re-opening/framework/

If you have a concern or complaint, contact bylaw services at: or 613-258-9569 ext. 211.

Submit a complaint online

Contact the local OPP Detachment (for non-emergency calls) at 613-258-3441 or 1-888-310-1122.

To reach local public health email or call 1-800 660 5853.

Garbage & Recycling

Residents are encouraged to use curbside collection for garbage and recycling and limit the number of people going to the Waste Transfer Station. Residents are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing protocols.

Click here to see where bag tags are available for purchase (scroll to bottom). For residents who, for any financial or logistical reason, simply cannot obtain them, the Knights of Columbus have offered to deliver bag tags. They can be reached at 613-258-3683.

The hazardous waste drop-off area is now open at the Waste Transfer Station.

For more information visit our garbage, recycling and organics webpage here.

Planning Applications

Planning applications for zoning amendments, minor variances, severances, official plan amendments and site plan approval are available online on the Invest North Grenville website.

Planning applications may be filed via email at or hard copies can be dropped off at the Municipal Office at 285 County Road 44, Kemptville.

Planning staff are available by appointment only by contacting .

Building Permit Applications and Inspections

Building Permit Applications

Building Permit application forms are available online on the Invest North Grenville website.

Building Permit applications may be filed via email at or hard copies can be dropped off at the Municipal Office at 285 County Road 44, Kemptville.

Building Division staff are available by appointment only by contacting .

Payment for Building and Planning application fees can be made by cheque dropped directly into our mail box outside the Municipal Office building at 285 County Road 44, or they can be submitted by regular mail.

Building Permit Inspections

Requests for building permit inspections will continue to be received by e-mail at or by voice mail at 613-258-9569 ext. 130. During on-site inspections, our inspections will maintain a social distancing separation of one meter from all other persons.

The site copy of the building permit and the redlined site drawings will be delivered to the site by the inspector during the first inspection or the applicant can print copies out for themselves.

Ontario Government List of Essential Workplaces

Updates:

Building Division Update as of April 8, 2021

Building Division Update as of April 1, 2021

Building Division Update as of February 10, 2021

Building Division Update as of January 14, 2021

Building Division Update as of May 15, 2020

Well Water Testing

Marriage Licences

Coronavirus Fact Sheets

Community Resources

Local Food Banks:

Kemptville Salvation Army 613-258-3583

Knights of Columbus 5333 - Kemptville (call 613-258-3683) They will deliver a food hamper to your front porch and have also offered to deliver bag tags to residents who, for any financial or logistical reason, simply cannot obtain them.

House of Lazarus (Mountain) 613-989-3830

Community Support Services:

Accessible transportation for mobility impaired folks is available through Allegiance Transportation Services - ATS for crucial trips. They can be reached online or by phone at 613-761-ATSK (2875)

Community Living North Grenville

Kemptville and District Home Support Services (613) 258-3203

Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville can support people experiencing domestic abuse. They can be reached at 1-800-939-7682 or at www.vslg.ca.

Children’s Mental Health of Leeds & Grenville 613-498-4844

Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Mental Health and Addictions Toll Free: 1-866-499-8445

Family & Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds, & Grenville (FCSLLG) 1-855-667-2726 or email:

Kemptville Youth Centre - Assisting youth in connecting with resources, including youth and families in crisis.

Connect Youth will help vulnerable youth who are simply not safe at home.

Beth Donovan Hospice provides compassionate support to individuals as they journey through life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life transitions.

Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) www.pleo.on.ca

Kids Help Phone (24 Hours) 1-800-668-6868 | TEXT 686868

Kemptville Stress Relief Centre https://ksrc.ca/

Kemptville Pride https://kemptvillepride.com/

Local Churches: Many of the churches are offering online service. Please contact them directly for details.

Holy Cross Catholic Church

Southgate Community Church

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church - Kemptville

St. John's United Church

North Grenville Community Church

St. James Anglican Church

Kemptville Pentecostal

Kemptville Christian Reform

Salvation Army Kemptville

Mayor's Updates

Protecting yourself and your community:

Please remember that the most effective way to reduce the spread of germs are things you can help control:

Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or into your arm, not your hands
If possible, stay home if you are sick
Avoid visiting people in hospitals or long-term care centres if you are sick
Avoid contact with people who are sick

Key links for more information:

Ontario Ministry of Health: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Public Health: https://healthunit.org/coronavirus/

Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html

See media releases and updates below:

Thursday, 20 May 2021 20:42

Municipality provides financial support to North Grenville Chamber of Commerce and Old Town Kemptville BIA for COVID Recovery

May 21, 2021 NORTH GRENVILLE, ON – During the midst of a third, and extended lockdown, the Municipality of North Grenville has partnered with the local Chamber of Commerce and Old Town Kemptville BIA to enhance their capacity to provide focused support and solutions to North Grenville’s business community.