COVID-19

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.

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.

Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF)

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: Utilities Personal Protective Equipment Cleaning Supplies Rent Food Travel Costs If you are a resident of Leeds and Grenville but are not currently receiving services from: any of the agencies/organizations listed in the document; in receipt of Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support program, please contact: Employment and Education Centre Please call Martin at 613-498-2111 extension 234 or Visit their website at https://www.eecentre.com/social-services-relief-fund.php SSRF is a one-time financial assistance available for residents of Leeds and Grenville affected by Covid-19.

Provincial Offences Act Matters

Notice to Public regarding Provincial Offences Act Matters All Provincial Offences Act matters (e.g., traffic tickets and offences under provincial legislation) scheduled until May 29, 2020 will be rescheduled. Do not attend court. For more information follow this link.

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.

Emergency Licensed Child Care

Emergency licensed child care services are available for essential service workers in Leeds Grenville. Learn more.

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.

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

Federal and Provincial Websites

Personal Protection Equipment

• Local Supplier List

Media Releases

Media Release - Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting

Media Release - Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting

Media Release - Fire Departments Lifting Burn Ban

Be advised effective Friday May 8^th, 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

April 27, 2020 Media Release of the Municipal Emergency Management Control Group meeting.

Media Release - Municipal Emergency Control Group April 20, 2020

Media Release - April 17, 2020

Please check the link for a latest Media Release from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health unit. 

Media Release

Media Release - April 15, 2020

Posted On Monday, 30 March, 2020