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Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives

TORONTO - In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the real and looming threat of the collapse of the province's hospital system and alarming risks posed to long-term care homes as a result of high COVID-19 transmission rates, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a second provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA).

Joint Virtual Presentation to Municipal Councils: Huronia Airport Report

On Monday, January 25, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., the Loomex Group will be making a joint virtual presentation to the Midland, Penetanguishene and Tiny Municipal Councils regarding a comprehensive business review of the Huronia Airport. No municipal business will be advanced. Subsequent reports on the matter will be presented to the individual Councils at their respective Council meetings for consideration.

Notice of Committee of Adjustment January 25, 2021

Updated Meeting Time: The Town of Penetanguishene Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for January 25th, 2021 will be held at 7:30 pm. All other meeting information remains the same.

COVID-19 Municipal Impacts – January 8th, 2021

The Town of Penetanguishene continues to monitor news and updates concerning COVID-19 in order to ensure we work to keep our community members safe. The following update provided on January 8th, 2021 is in addition to the updates provided in previous weeks here.

Notice of Intention to Adopt the 2021 Municipal Budget

Mid-Pen Transit Service Online Payment Portal

Repost from November 18, 2020 – Mid-Pen Transit riders can now reload their transit SmartCards from the comfort of their homes or on their mobile devices when they’re on the go using the new Mid-Pen Transit Service Online Portal.

Town of Penetanguishene Purchases Property at 51 Dunlop Street

(Penetanguishene) - The Town of Penetanguishene has finalized an Agreement to purchase a 13-acre property from the Simcoe County District School Board. The property is located at 51 Dunlop Street – the site of the former Penetanguishene Secondary School.

Road Closure – Beck Boulevard from Burke Street to Wolfe Street January 5, 2021

This notice has been updated by the Town of Penetanguishene Public Works Department to inform you that Beck Boulevard will be closed between Burke Street and Wolfe Street, on Tuesday, January 6th, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 am until the completion of the repair.

A message from the Fire Chief

Penetanguishene Fire and Emergency Services and the Midland Fire Department, like all emergency services, are working hard in our communities balancing response to those in need with current COVID-19 protocols. We appreciate your patience and understanding; all our actions are in aid of keeping your family safe and our firefighters healthy and able to respond.