Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Impacts on Municipal Services

29 May 2020

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.  To make sure our community can stay involved and up to date we will continue to provide weekly updates through our website email subscription service.

Current updates are as follows:

OPP Reporting Tool:

  • We remind residents that OPP ask that you report allegations of non-compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act by phoning 1-888-310-1122 or utilizing the online reporting tool at opp.ca/reporting.

Full List of Open/Closed Amenities:

  • The following chart is available on our webpage and will be updated regularly.

Indoor Facilities

Open/Closed

Safety Measures in Place

Town Hall

CLOSED until further notice

 

Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Achieves

CLOSED until further notice

 

Penetanguishene Library

CLOSED until further notice

View here for current information

Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre

CLOSED until further notice

 

Outdoor Facilities

Open/Closed

Safety Measures in Place

Parks

OPEN
  • Maintain Physical Distancing (2 metres)
  • Wash hands before and after any activity
  • Follow all guidance on group gatherings

Trails

OPEN
  • Maintain Physical Distancing (2 metres)
  • Wash hands before and after any activity
  • Follow all guidance on group gatherings

Skate Parks

In Process – check daily for updates

 

Playgrounds

CLOSED

 

Sports Courts: Pickle Ball, Tennis, Basketball. (Nets may take a few days to reinstall. Thank you for your patience during this time)

OPEN
  • Maintain Physical Distancing (2 metres)
  • Follow all guidance on group gatherings
  • Follow rules outlined on signage at each location

Boat Launch

OPEN

Please note until further notice; Wharf & Tourist Information Centre, washrooms and showers remain closed.
  • Maintain Physical Distancing (2 metres)
  • Staff unable to assist with launches at this time

Wharf

In Process – Slip renters will be contacted on a case by case basis.

 

Splash Pad

CLOSED

 

Sports fields

In Process – check daily for updates

 

Dog Park

OPEN
  • Maintain Physical Distancing (2 metres)
  • Follow all guidance on group gatherings

Pavilions & Gazebos

OPEN

*Exception to Rotary Pavilion which will remain CLOSED
  • Maintain Physical Distancing (2 metres)
  • Wash hands before and after any activity
  • Follow all guidance on group gatherings

Amphitheatre

CLOSED
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Fitness Equipment

CLOSED

 

Beaches

CLOSED

 

Business Assistance Information:

Organization

Available Resources

Direct Links

North Simcoe Community Futures under a Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

(NSCFDC)

 

NSCDFC will focus on assisting “main street” businesses, such as retail shops, restaurants, corner stores, and businesses of strategic importance to their communities, with loans up to $40,000.

https://nscfdc.on.ca/_en/RRRFProgram

 

North Simcoe Economic Development Corporation

(EDCNS)

EDCNS is providing “Open for Business” recovery kits, which include items such as;

  • One-way shopping arrows
  • Face masks/shields
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing posters
  • $200 voucher towards purchase of POS barrier(s)

 

https://www.edcns.ca/business-recovery-2020 

 

County of Simcoe 

 

The County of Simcoe Economic Development Office is working with partners to continuously update COVID-19 business resources.

The resource page includes links to;

  • PPE supplies
  • Business Impact Survey
  • Virtual Learning Opportunities
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Resources for Re-opening

https://edo.simcoe.ca/covid-19-business-resources .  

 

 

County of Simcoe Student Bursary Program:

  • The County of Simcoe and its member municipalities are committed to the pursuit of a higher education. Through the Bursary Program, up to 21 $3,000 bursaries will be awarded to County of Simcoe residents attending a post-secondary institution in Ontario. The deadline for applications is July 31st. For more information on the Bursary Program and application visit: https://www.simcoe.ca/HumanResources/Pages/bursary-program.aspx

Fire Safety:

  • Fire permits are not required at this time. Please remember that fires are for recreational purposes and are only permitted between 4:00 pm to midnight. Please refer to the “Open Air Burning Permit Terms and Conditions” attachment for guidelines and more information. 

Community Improvement Plan:

  • A virtual public meeting will be held to consider a proposed community improvement plan (CIP) for the Town of Penetanguishene, pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act. This meeting will be held at 7PM using the platform Zoom, on June 10th, 2020. Please refer to the full CIP public notice here.

For more information on the state of COVID-19 in our area, please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 or visit their website at simcoemuskokahealth.org

Attachments

TOP Open Air Burning Permit - Reverse Side

 

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