The following page has been provided as a resource to residents and visitors regarding COVID-19.
For details about the current status of COVID-19 in our community, and ways you can protect yourself, visit the Grey Bruce Public Health website.
March 30, 2020 - 3:00 pm - Grey Highlands COVID-19 Update - Edition 1 - All you need to know in one document. Read it here.
How to Protect Yourself
Everyone should practice good basic hygiene as a preventative measure to protect against the novel coronavirus and other viruses in this cold and flu season.
- wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- sneeze and cough into your sleeve
- avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- avoid contact with people who are sick
- clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- stay home if you are sick
What the Municipality is doing in response to COVID-19
The Municipality is being as proactive as possible through ensuring open lines of communication with the Public Health Unit and Grey Bruce Regional Health Services. We are following the advice and best practices as recommended by the Public Health Unit.
As well, increased sanitizing practices on all common touchpoints and public spaces at municipal facilities and recreation centres. Public education focusing on handwashing and cough etiquette has been posted in high traffic locations.
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April 1, 2020 - 11:00 am - Garbage bag tags now available to purchase online during this time and wil be mailed out to your residence. Bag tags are also available at Foodland if you are out to get your essentials. Visit our e-services page to order yours.
March 31, 2020 - 2:00 pm - Ontario Extends School and Child Care Closures to Fight Spread of COVID-19. Province announces second phase of Learn at Home to support continuity of learning. Read the news release here.
March 31, 2020 - 11:00 am - All outdoor recreational amenities in Ontario now CLOSED. The Ontario government has ordered the closure of all communal or shared, public or private, outdoor recreational amenities across Ontario in order to help stem the transmission of COVID-19. The order was issued under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act Monday evening and is effective immediately. Read the provincial newsrelease here.
March 30, 2020 - 3:00 pm - Grey Highlands COVID-19 Update - Edition 1 - All you need to know in one document. Read it here.
March 26, 2020 - 3:30 pm - Mayor McQueen declares a state of emergency in Grey Highlands. “Grey Highlands is one of the strongest and most resilient communities I know, and I feel honoured to live in this wonderful place,” said Mayor McQueen. “I call on all of you to do your part, self-isolate, practice physical distancing and be there for one another, and I will do my best to help keep all of you safe as well.” Read the full media release here.
March 26, 2020 - 11:30 am - Council met on March 25, 2020 and passed the following resolutions in relation to COVID-19 situation: 2020-267 Tom Allwood - Cathy Little That the charging of penalty and interest on the first of the month be waived for April, May, June, and July for all payments including Taxes and Water; and That the Treasurer be authorized to transfer from the Reserve Fund Bank Account to the Main Bank Account if required to fund operating expenses. CARRIED.
2020-269 Aakash Desai - Dane Nielsen That Council approves a $5000 fund to assist community service providers in the short term to come from the Community Grant Program. CARRIED.
2020-270 Aakash Desai - Tom Allwood That Council direct staff to defer the April intake date for Community Grant Applications to a future time. CARRIED.
More details will be released as they become available.
March 24, 2020 - Due to the passage of Bill 187, Council is able to resume Council meetings electronically. Grey Highlands Council will be holding a Special Meeting on March 25, 2020 at 10 am to amend the procedure by-law in order to implement the legislation during a declared state of emergency. Council will then meet at 1 pm to continue on with the business of the organization. Both of these meetings will be live streamed to the Grey Highlands YouTube channel. Links are provided below.
2020-03-25 - 10:00 am - Virtual Special Council Meeting Agenda
2020-03-25 - 1:00 pm - Virtual Council Meeting Agenda
Grey Highlands YouTube Channel
March 23, 2020 - Mayor's Address regarding COVID-19
March 19, 2020 - 9:00 am - Due to COVID-19, many municipal staff are working remotely or from home. Staff will be checking voicemail on a regular basis and returning calls. Please use the Staff Directory for contacts and leave voice messages or send an email. Staff are working and will provide the best service possible during this time. For general inquiries email info@greyhighlands.ca.
March 17, 2020 - 4:30 pm - Grey Highlands release an update document to provide a comprehensive departmental overview of cancellations, updates and services provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The full document can be found by accessing the following link: https://greyhighlands.civicweb.net/document/221005
March 17, 2020 - 12:40 pm - Grey Highlands 2020 Home Show, originally scheduled for April 18th, 2020 has been cancelled. Municipal staff will be in touch with all vendors and suppliers to notify them of the cancellation and will make arrangements to issue refunds for any payments that have been received to date.
March 17, 2020 - 11:55 am - All Council and Committee Meetings Cancelled - All Council and Committee meetings have been cancelled effective immediately until further notice to ensure the health and safety of our staff, Councillors and members of the public.
March 17, 2020 - 11:30 am - Tender Submissions and Public Opening - Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Municipality of Grey Highlands is taking proactive measures to limit the transmission of the virus and are monitoring the situation closely. The Municipality has closed all offices, facilities, and non-essential services beginning March 16, 2020 until further notice. The Municipality will accept tender submissions in the drop box at the Municipal office at 206 Toronto Street South, Unit 1, Markdale, ON. If your tender is being delivered by Courier, please instruct them to leave the envelope or parcel in the drop box. The drop box will be emptied on March 18, 2020 at 9:01 a.m. and no tenders will be accepted after this point. The tender openings will be available to the public by live stream at the following address: https://www.greyhighlands.ca/en/municipal-government/live-stream.aspx The unofficial tender opening results will be posted to the website within 24 hours of the tender opening: https://greyhighlands.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/217164. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
March 16, 2020 - 2:00 pm - To maintain social distancing and minimize the spread of this virus ALL Municipality of Grey Highlands facilities including the Administration Offices will be CLOSED to the public until further notice. All current Municipal facility rentals have been CANCELLED. Staff will be contacting the person(s) who have rented the facility during the affected time. The following facilities are CLOSED to the public: - Municipal Administration Offices (206 Toronto Street and 50 Lorne Street Markdale) - All Arenas, Facilities, and Halls - All Grey Highlands Public Libraries - South Grey Museum Account payments can be made to the Municipality through online or mobile banking or by credit card. There is a drop box at the Municipal Office (206 Toronto Street South Markdale) to leave payments. At the present time, we will not be imposing penalties on any payments that come due during the office closure. There will be no interruption to essential services related to roads, water/wastewater, or waste/recycling services. For any emergencies related to roads please contact 519-986-4069. For emergencies related to water/wastewater please contact 519-986-4784. For any fire related emergencies, please call 911.
March 15, 2020 - 12:30 pm - Council Remuneration Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 16, 2020 has been cancelled.
March 14, 2020 - 12:30 pm - All recreational programs and public bookings at Municipal facilities are cancelled effective immediately. Refunds will be issued to those affected. At this point we have made no decisions regarding individual public access to remaining buildings or related to scheduled meetings. Further updates will occur as information becomes available. Subscribe to this page to get updates as they occur.
March 14, 2020 10 am - Recreation facilities currently operating. Library March break programs are cancelled. See the Library website for more information. Staff are continually taking measures to protect themselves and others by screening the public when needed, cleaning high touch surfaces and providing hand sanitizer.
March 13, 2020 - At this time, there are no cancellations to note. Please check back often for an up to date list of any cancellations in the Municipality. Please stay home if you are unwell and take advantage of online bill payment options and the new capability to watch and listen to Council and Committee meetings online. |
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Visit the www.greyhighlandspubliclibrary.com site for information on programs. |
| Online Services |
| We provide many online services to our residents that allow you online access to services without having to come into the office. Visit the eServices page for a listing. |
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Live Streaming of Council and Committee Meetings |
| You can now watch all of our Council meetings while they happen from the comfort of your home. Visit the Live Stream page to view the last meeting and visit the portal for the meeting calendar. |
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