North Grenville Impact and Response to COVID-19

At the May 19, 2020 Council meeting, CAO Gary Dyke provided a summary of the Municipality’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic (which commenced on March 13, 2020), including the decisions and actions that were made in a proactive and responsive way. The full presentation can be found here.

Municipal payments

Residents are encouraged to pay bills, permits and dog licenses online.

Please note: The payment deadline for Water Bills that will be issued by the Municipality in early April has been extended to June 30, 2020. Late fees and interest charges that would normally apply will be waived until June 30, 2020. 

Annual dog permits will be maintained at the current fee of $15 until June 30, 2020, thereby deferring a scheduled rate increase until July 2020.

Click here to pay online. 

These measures are intended for those who need them. If you are able to pay per the normal schedule, you are encouraged to do so. The fewer the people who use these measures, the greater our ability will be to extend them and provide greater relief for a longer period.

For questions and inquiries please email or call 613-258-9569.

Property Taxes

The payment deadline for the Interim Property Taxes was extended from March 31st to June 30, 2020. The 2020 Final property tax bills were mailed out the first week of June with one due date of September 30th, 2020. Any unpaid previously billed amounts appear on the final tax bill as ‘past due’ and should be paid by June 30th.

Click here to pay online.

We continue to go ahead with pre-authorized payments unless you have contacted us. 

These measures are intended for those who need them. If you are able to pay per the normal schedule, you are encouraged to do so. The fewer the people who use these measures, the greater our ability will be to extend them and provide greater relief for a longer period. 

We understand this may impact the June and Septmember payment schedule and will provide updates as this unfolds.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tax Collector, Karen Macpherson at 613-258-9569 ext 104 or .

Enforcing provincial orders

Under the provincial Declaration of Emergency the Municipality is supporting the OPP and public health inspectors to help ensure provincial orders are being followed. By-law enforcement officers are temporarily allowed to assist police with enforcing the emergency orders. 

They are the law, and you could be fined for breaking them. Our focus is on education and awareness and encouraging responsible behaviour. You can help.

To register a complaint, you will be required to provide your name, contact information and detail of the allegation.

If you have a concern or complaint, let us know:

Call: 613-258-9569 ext. 206

Email:

Submit a complaint online 

You can also contact the Grenville OPP Detachment (for non-emergency calls) at 613-258-3441.

Read the April 3 media release for more details: North Grenville By-Law Services will support enforcement of Emergency Orders under Provincial Declaration of Emergency

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. In order to continue weekly curbside waste collection and recycling, the bag tag program will remain in place for now. 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.

For the safety of our staff at the Waste Transfer Station, we are temporarily closing our hazardous waste drop-off. More information here.

For more information visit our garbage & recycling webpage here.

Garage Sales

Best Practices for COVID-19 Prevention - Checklist for Garage Sales

1. Increase Physical Distancing throughout sale

• Garage sale may not take place inside your garage; everything must be placed outside on the front lawn.
• Maintain physical distance of two metres at all times; even in any lineups that may form.
• Create directional flow in aisles to prevent customers from crossing each other.
• Limit the number of persons in the sale area so physical distancing can be maintained (maximum of 10 people to be present in on the property, including hosts).
• Avoid all close contact. Practice physical distancingand stay 2-metres (6 feet) away from others at all times.  

2. Use Good Hygiene

• Provide hand sanitizer at entrance/roadway.
• Increase hand hygiene; hand wash or hand sanitizer after transactions.
• Do not host a garage sale if feeling sick or unwell.
• If you, or someone in your home has any symptoms of COVID-19 do notbuy or sell any items. Stay home and self-isolate.
• Use of gloves is an option for those handling money; encourage money be left on table and step away, likewise if providing change.
• It is recommended you wear a mask. 

3. Good Sanitizing Practices

• Increase sanitation of high-touch surfaces.
• After purchasing an item, thoroughly clean and disinfect it. 
• Avoid buying items that are difficult to clean.Host should encourage people not to touch items unless they are ready to buy it; disinfect any items that are touched and not purchased.
• Use approved sanitizers on commonly and frequently touched areas at least once every 2 hours i.e. mixing 10mL of Bleach with 1L of water, Quaternary Ammonia, Hydrogen Peroxide or sanitizers that contain a drug identification number (DIN). Note: When using chemicals follow manufacturer directions.

4. Clear Communication

• Use a large sign or have a person directing traffic at the entrance reminding customers to observe the new rules and regulations put out by Public Health.

Local Business Support and Resources

#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 

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

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

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.

Ontario Government List of Essential Workplaces

Building Division Update as of May 15, 2020

Building 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

Building Division Update as of May 15, 2020

Well Water Testing

Starting March 23, 2020, well water testing bottles can be picked up and samples can be dropped off at a temporary location: 50 Empress Drive in Victoria Park in Kemptville. There will be a cooler on the porch for the samples (This is a residence – please do not go to the door). 

If you have questions about safe drinking water, call 1-800-660-5853 or visit www.healthunit.org/well-water-sampling  

Coronavirus Fact Sheets

Download the Coronavirus Screening Form here. 

How to Self-Isolate

Self-monitor

Proper Hand Hygiene

Social Distancing

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:  

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.

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

Mayor's Weekly Updates:

Please visit our YouTube Channel to watch all of the Mayor's Video Updates

June 12 - Stage 2, Municipal Centre will reopen to the public, Face coverings protocols: Mayor's Weekly COVID-19 Update

June 5 - Celebrating 60 years of KDH, Pride Month, and addressing racism: Mayor's Weekly COVID-19 Update

May 22 - North Grenville's Annual Business Awards & More: Mayor's Weekly COVID-19 Update

May 15 - Happy Victoria Day Long Weekend: Mayor's Weekly COVID-19 Update

May 8 - Happy Mother's Day: Mayor's Weekly COVID-19 Update

May 1 - Moving forward one small step at a time: Mayor’s Weekly Update

April 24 - Keep it Up North Grenville! A message from Mayor Nancy Peckford.

April 17 - A COVID-19 update message from Mayor Nancy Peckford

April 9 - A message from Mayor Nancy Peckford regarding COVID-19