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Updated: May 25, 2020 3:30pm
Declaration of Emergency
On Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00pm Pat Sayeau, Warden for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville signed a Declaration of Emergency for the geographic area of Leeds and Grenville.
Message from Pat Sayeau, Warden:
Counties' Services
Effective Monday, March 23, 2020 we shall close our doors at our municipal offices, though we will remain open for business. Visitors shall be restricted, however for Community and Social Service (CSS) clients, they will be asked to email or telephone their caseworker. For any client arriving at the office at 25 Central Avenue, there is a telephone outside the CSS reception doors where they can speak to a staff member.
Deliveries for 25 Central Avenue in Brockville shall be received by using the phone outside the CSS reception doors and a receptionist shall receive the delivery or direct the courier accordingly.
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Information for Businesses |
| The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office is receiving information on the impact of COVID-19 on business and our region from various sources. Please visit the COVID-19 page for further information. |
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Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) |
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Protecting the health and well-being of the residents of Leeds Grenville is a priority for the Community and Social Services Division of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Recently, the Provincial government announced a new Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) in response to the COVID-19 crisis, which is a shared initiative between the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Please follow this link for a list of services and programs being delivered to persons in-need throughout Leeds and Grenville. You may be eligible for assistance with: 
If you are a resident of Leeds and Grenville but are not currently receiving services from:
please contact: Employment and Education Centre
SSRF is a one-time financial assistance available for residents of Leeds and Grenville affected by Covid-19. |
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Provincial Offences Act Matters |
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Notice to Public regarding Provincial Offences Act Matters All Provincial Offences Act matters (e.g., traffic tickets and offences under provincial legislation) scheduled until September 11, 2020 will be rescheduled. Do not attend court. |
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EarlyON Child and Family Centres |
| Programming has been temporarily suspended at our EarlyON Centres and for our Outreach programs. For more information please click here. |
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Emergency Licensed Child Care |
| Emergency licensed child care services are available for essential service workers in Leeds Grenville. View the Emergency Licensed Child Care form. |
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Maple View Lodge |
| Maple View Lodge is currently closed to visitors and are unable to provide tours. For more information please visit the COVID-19 page. |
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Limerick Forest |
| Limerick Forest has now opened to motorized and non-motorized users only. All Ontario regulations re COVID-19 remain in effect: 2m physical distancing and group size no more than 10. |
Health Services
| Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit |
| COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool |
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COVID-19 self-assessment. If you think you have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine how to seek further care. |
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Brockville and Leeds Grenville Assessment Centre
Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health Children's Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville |
Federal and Provincial Websites
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Personal Protection Equipment
Media Releases
Media Release - Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting
Posted on May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020 Media Release of the Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting.
Media Release - Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting
Posted on May 15, 2020
May 11, 2020 Media Release of the Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting.
Media Release - Fire Departments Lifting Burn Ban
Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2020
Be advised effective Friday May 8th, 2020 at 8:00am, the Total Open-Air Burn Ban has been LIFTED by ALL municipalities within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, including the separated municipalities of Brockville, Gananoque and Prescott.
The Ontario Fire Code states that ALL Open-Air Burning must be approved by the Chief Fire Official of your municipality, therefore residents are reminded to follow their municipalities Open Burning Regulations. If you are unsure of your regulations, please reach out to your local fire department. All Open-Air burning will be strictly enforced to your municipalities regulations and failure to comply could result in significant financial penalties.
Although the Open-Air burn ban has been lifted, residents must continue to follow all Federal and Provincial Government COVID-19 Orders which include physical distancing and no gatherings of more than 5 people.
Reminder that failure to comply with Open Burning regulations could result in reinstating the burn ban.
We thank all residents for their patience and understanding while abiding by the Burn Ban and continuing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 through our communities and Fire Service.
Please reach out to your local fire department with any questions.
Media Release - Municipal Emergency Control Group
April 27, 2020
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020 Media Release of the Municipal Emergency Management Control Group meeting.
Media Release - Municipal Emergency Control Group April 20, 2020
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2020
April 20, 2020 Media Release of the Municipal Emergency Management Control Group (MECG) meeting on Monday.
Media Release - April 17, 2020
Posted on Monday, 20 April, 2020
Please check the link for a latest Media Release from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health unit.
Read more of the April 20, 2020 media release.
Media Release - April 15, 2020
Posted On Wednesday, 15 April, 2020
Please find attached a Media Release dated April 15, 2020 regarding our facility, Maple View Lodge.
Read more of the April 15, 2020 media release.
Media Release - No COVID-19 at Maple View Lodge, Athens
Posted On Thursday, 09 April, 2020
Maple View Lodge, the Counties long-term care home, was placed in a Respiratory Outbreak by the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit on April 3. A total of four residents exhibited one or more upper respiratory symptoms. The residents were insolated in their rooms and families notified.
Earlier this week, the test results for two of the residents were received – both negative meaning no COVID-19. Today, the Lodge received the final two results and both are negative....
Read more of the April 9, 2020 media release.
Declaration of Emergency
Posted On Wednesday, 08 April, 2020
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Warden Pat Sayeau today declared a State of Emergency for the entire region to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Read more of the April 8, 2020 media release.
Media Release - Municipal Emergency Control Group April 7, 2020
Posted On Tuesday, 07 April, 2020
April 7, 2020 Media Release of the Municipal Emergency Management Control Group (MECG) meeting on Monday.
Read more of the April 7, 2020 media release.
Media Release - March 30, 2020
Posted On Monday, 30 March, 2020
Read more of the March 30, 2020 media release.
Emergency Control Group Media Release
Posted On Tuesday, 24 March, 2020
Please find attached a Media Release from our Emergency Control Group. Read more of the March 24, 2020 media release.
Media Release - March 2020
Posted On Friday, 20 March, 2020
The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council Meeting held on Thursday, March 19th and Committee of the Whole Meeting March 3rd are listed below. Electronic meeting by-law passed by Council during COVID-19 outbreak; Modernization Projects include real-time data system for paramedics; Edwardsburgh Cardinal Ontario Job Site Challenge endorsed; Subdivision applications moving forward across the Counties; and Code of Conduct for Members of Council.
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