Editor’s Note: The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has re-issued this news release with a correction. This information replaces the public message sent March 17, 2020. The Ontario Ministry of Health has ordered the following establishments be legally required to close immediately: facilities providing indoor recreational programs; public …
As outlined in this media release, Madawaska Valley Public Library staff have instituted ways to provide library materials during the library’s closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we are closed to the public due to concerns about COVID-19, staff at the Madawaska Valley Public Library will be working …
Due to COVID-19 the Municipal Office is CLOSED to the public; however still open for business and continues to provide key Municipal services to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. To speak to a staff member please call 613-756-2747 or email staff between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Francis Health Centre have today (March 17) issued guidelines for Valley residents who seek medical care, as follows: St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) SMFH advises that protecting our patients and staff is our first priority. Access to the hospital will be limited. Visitor restrictions …
Editor’s note: For emergencies, please call 9-1-1- as usual. For routine matters, Killaloe Detachment may be reached in advance by email: OPP.Killaloe@opp.ca Telephone: 613 .757.2600 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting the access to its facilities, including detachments, …
The Township of Madawaska Valley is continuing to monitor the situation regarding COVID-19, in conjunction with the Federal, Provincial and Healthcare partners. At a Special Council Meeting held this morning Council made the following decisions: Staff will follow the Provincial and Federal direction as it pertains to service delivery …
MPP John Yakabuski issued the following statement on March 17: The health and well-being of the people of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke is our number one priority. Since we first learned of COVID-19, Ontario has been diligently monitoring the developing situation and taking decisive action to contain the spread of this new virus …
Premier’s Office press release Mar.17 2020 12:43 p.m. Today the Government of Ontario announced that it is taking decisive action by making an order declaring an emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. In doing so, Ontario is using every power possible to continue to …
Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County has been closely monitoring our local, provincial and national public health authorities and working closely with our Ministry partners and other Children’s Aid Societies of Ontario. In light of the state of emergency in Ontario, and in order to support the health and …
In a media release received today, March 16 at 8:22 p.m., Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the statement below detailing enhanced public health measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. These include: avoid large gatherings of more than 50 people recommended closure of all recreational …
The Ministry of Health issued the following statement on March 16: As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve locally and globally, Ontario is taking further action to ensure the province’s health care system is prepared to continue to protect the health and well-being of Ontarians. Working closely with Telehealth Ontario, …
On March 16, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, provided an update on the measures being put into place across the social services and youth justice sectors: “Protecting the health and well-being of all Ontarians, including the staff and …
On March 16, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, released the following statement on elective surgeries and other non-emergent clinical activity: “Since we first learned of COVID-19, Ontario has been diligently monitoring and taking decisive action to contain the spread of this new virus and ensure the province’s …
This week John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, announced the province’s strategy to protect communities from the effects of flooding by reducing flood risk and to help Ontarians to be better prepared for flooding events. The government’s flood strategy focuses on five priority areas and was informed by …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation daily and there are currently no cases in Renfrew County and District. The risk for Renfrew County and District remains low for COVID-19. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause illness ranging from a very mild, cold-like illness to …
