The Town of Deseronto has added additional public skating times to our regular Wednesday and Sunday skate schedule.
Friday, December 11, 2020 - 1100 am to 1200 noon
Friday, December 18, 2020 - 1100 am to 1200 noon
Tuesday, December 22. 2020 - 2pm to 3pm
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 2pm to 3pm
Please use the event calendar on the Town of Deseronto Home Page to pick your date and register.
Thank-you.
News Release
TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending all orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) until January 20, 2021. This extension will support the safe delivery of health care and other critical services until COVID-19 vaccines are approved and widely available.
"Safeguarding the health and well-being of Ontarians remains our top priority at every stage of our COVID-19 response," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. "As we prepare to implement a safe and effective immunization program, extending these orders will ensure tools remain in place to address urgent public health situations until all Ontarians can be vaccinated."
Ontario continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by taking the actions needed to support and keep Ontarians safe. Effective December 7, 2020, under the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, the government, in consultation with health officials, amended O.Reg. 363/20 (Stages of Reopening) to move three public health units to new levels. This action imposes stricter public health measures in an effort to reduce transmission in these regions and avoid broader closures.
The government also made amendments to O. Reg 82/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 1) under the ROA, which applies to public health unit regions in the Stage 1 lockdown. These amendments, which came into force December 4, 2020, permit indoor farmer's markets that primarily sell groceries, to be open. For post-secondary institutions, the amendments increase the limit on the number of persons permitted in an instructional space at any one time for in-person instruction or in-person exams from 10 to 50 people for certain programs critical to supporting the health care workforce as set out in the order.
The list of orders under the ROA that have been extended can be found online on the Government of Ontario's website.
The ROA came into force on July 24, 2020 to ensure important measures remained in place after the provincial declared emergency came to an end.
The ROA allows certain orders to be amended, subject to criteria, and does not allow new orders to be created.
Under the ROA, orders can be extended for up to 30 days at a time, and the government must report on all order extensions to the Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight.
The ROA requires the Premier to table a report on any amendments or extensions of any orders within 120 days after the first anniversary of the ROA coming into force.
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The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee Presents
“Home for the Holidays”
Hello Deseronto:
We are challenging you to show your community spirit by decorating your home or business and joining our virtual celebration of seasonal festivity by registering online!
“Home for the Holidays” is a festive community celebration for our Town.
Throughout the month of December, members of the Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee will be taking photos and admiring your decorations.
The top three registrants will each win a $50.00 gift certificate to a local business or service.
The gift certificates will be presented during the first week of January 2021.
Click here to Register .
“Have a safe and Happy Holiday season”
Sincerely,
The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee
To allow for effective and safe clearing of our roads, the Town of Deseronto would like to remind our residents that parking is not permissible on Municipal roads and highways between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. from December 1st to March 31st of the following year.
By-Law #47-17 is enforced through ticketing.
This year Mayor Dan Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and Ms. Payton Cherneskie celebrated the Town of Deseronto kick off to the holiday season by lighting the town Christmas tree.
There was the singing of carols by Ms. Payton Cherneskie, Mayor Dan Johnston offered seasonal greetings, and of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus told families and children when to expect them this year.
Please enjoy this live video of the event.
We thank the volunteers, staffs, and public works for their efforts to make the Town so seasonal.
As the season unfolds watch for other seasonal celebrations around town.
Happy Holidays.
Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/November 27, 2020
Today, the Government of Ontario placed Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) region in the The Yellow – Protect level of the Keeping Ontario Safe & Open COVID response framework. With 27 new cases being reported in the region over the past 7 days, the local incidence rate of COVID-19 cases is 16.0 per 100,000 people. The incidence rate demonstrates how quickly rates of the virus are increasing in the region.
Strengthened public health measures will come into effect in our region on Monday, November 30, at 12:01 a.m. These measures include limited hours of operations for certain settings, reduced recreational program sizes, additional enforcement and fines, and enhanced education in high-risk settings.
“It is crucial that we protect our vulnerable populations and our health care system capacity,” says Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH). “The level of transmission in our region has increased quickly over the past week, requiring additional preventative measures. To avoid further restrictions, I ask all residents to redouble their efforts at this critical time. Please continue to ask yourself: ‘What can I do to reduce my risk of exposure and help limit the spread of COVID-19? What can I do to protect my family, friends and community?’”
HPEPH recommends all residents practice five fundamental actions to protect themselves and others:
Stay home when ill, as directed by provincial assessment tools;
Always physical distance with those outside your household;
Wear a mask or face covering in public spaces, as well as when physical distancing is difficult or not possible;
Wash your hands often, and clean frequently touched surfaces;
Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
In addition, HPEPH asks that all individuals respect requests to avoid non-essential travel and stay as close to home as possible. This is especially important when considering travel to and from regions with higher rates of COVID-19 transmission. HPEPH understands that it can be discouraging to witness increased rates of the virus in our region. Be kind to one another as we work together to stop the spread.
HPEPH continues to work closely with area businesses and organizations to provide support and answer questions. For detailed information about key changes that will come into effect when HPEC moves from the Green-Prevent to Yellow-Protect category, please see the attached Fact Sheet or visit Ontario.ca.
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The Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department provides fire, rescue and prevention services to the Town of Deseronto.
Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief: Darrell Brinklow
Fire Prevention Officer: Darrell Brinklow
316 Edmon St.
Deseronto, ON
K0K 1X0
613-396-2440
Email direct: firechief@deseronto.ca
Please mark your calendars for our Winter Town and Virtual Live Streamed Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled for November 28th, 2020.
Due to COVID-19 Town Council has decided to Live Stream the Tree Lighting on our Facebook page. Please join us on Facebook.
During the holiday season festive lights will be on at Town Hall and in Rathbun Park for residents to enjoy.
Our on-line start time will be 5:30 pm.
We wish all the residents of Deseronto a safe and healthy Holiday Season.
Update: Our regular open visiting policy has been suspended due to COVID-19. Please review our current visiting information below before attempting to visit a patient at one of our hospitals.
November 24, 2020 - Quinte Health Care (QHC) has created a “Care Partners and Visiting During COVID-19” policy, which is being implemented gradually this week. The policy provides a transparent approach to who is permitted to enter our hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The policy distinguishes between a visitor (someone who provides social support) and a care partner (a loved one and advocate who provides ongoing and essential social, emotional and physical support to a patient). Please read this document for more information. We appreciate the important role that care partners play and our policy is meant to balance the need for that support while limiting the number of people coming into our hospitals, in order to keep our patients, staff, physicians and communities safe.
In situations where care partners are deemed appropriate, patients determine who their one — in some cases, two — care partners are. Please discuss your situation with the inpatient unit or clinic manager. Care partners will be provided identification by the hospital (either a badge, armband or sticker). Please review - What Care Partners need to know before coming to a QHC hospital.
If you’re unsure if you require a care partner, speak to the care team. Often, hospital staff and the health care team are able to provide appropriate support in these situations as well.
Our policy offers a phased approach to care partner and visiting restrictions, allowing us to adjust restrictions transparently as a response to local COVID-19 activity, health system capacity, PPE supply and staffing/resources. Please refer to the chart below for a better understanding of the restrictions for the PHASE we are currently in — PHASE 2 (yellow). Our current PHASE is determined using an organizational and environmental risk assessment and will be reevaluated on an ongoing basis.
Upon arrival to the hospital, all care partners and visitors will be asked questions about their health and travel history and must pass screening in order to be allowed entry. Care partners and visitors must wear a mask and comply with any requirements for additional personal protective equipment. Please bring a clean, dry mask from home. If you do not have one, we will provide you one at the entrance and will remind you to bring one next time.
While in the hospital, all care partners and visitors must make every reasonable effort to maintain social distancing space (2 metres) and complete hand hygiene frequently. Please remain with the patient you are in the hospital to support and refrain from moving about with in the hospital.
Care partners and visitors are not permitted to sleep in the hospital. Visiting is only allowed between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Our Care Partners and Visiting During COVID-19 policy applies to all QHC hospitals and all individuals attending a QHC patient (including an emergency visit, outpatient appointment and inpatient stay). Please adhere to the specific restrictions.
If you have questions or concerns, or if you would like to arrange a virtual visit (via Zoom) with your loved one, please contact our Patient Experience team Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm at (613) 969-7400, ext. 2033 or feedback@qhc.on.ca.
Notice from the Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health unit
In order to help protect the health of everyone in our region, and to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the Medical Officer of Health for Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, is requesting that we avoid any unnecessary travel to other regions of the province whenever possible.
We urge everyone in our municipality to follow Dr. Oglaza’s advice as we do our part to keep our municipality and our region in the green zone!
For more information regarding Covid 19 and the local response please visit
Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health Website
or call
HPEPH COVID-19 information line at 613-966-5500 / 1-800-267-2803.
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting November 25, 2020 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference
Council meetings in occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.
Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.
If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.
Council Meeting Location: Teleconference.
The Town of Deseronto Fire Department would like to thank all of the residents who showed up with food, drink and support at last night’s most unfortunate fire event.
Sincerely,
Darrell Brinklow
Fire Chief
Deseronto Fire Department
The Town of Deseronto is currently seeking individuals to fill part time positions to perform maintenance and other operational duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Deseronto Community Centre.
The attendants are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Community Centre. The successful candidates will be involved in a diverse range of job activities which include performing building maintenance and facility repairs, ice maintenance, record keeping, event/rental program set up and take down, etc. In addition, the applicants must be prepared to work on a rotating shift schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Self starter and able to work with minimal supervision
Excellent customer service skills
Experience in a recreation facility an asset
Valid class “G” Ontario driver’s license
Experience operating an ice resurfacing machine an asset
Completion of or working towards high school or acceptable equivalent of education and experience
Must be available to work varying shifts that may include day, afternoon and weekend shifts and be available on call if needed.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a confidential letter and resume clearly marked “Facilities Attendant” to:
Christine Martin – CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
Town of Deseronto
P.O Box 310
331 Main St
Deseronto, Ontario
K0K 1X0
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection purposes.
To Our Valued Users - Arena Update
Unfortunately, due to unexpected mechanical/equipment repair delays, the Deseronto Community Centre ice reopening will be delayed by a minimum of one week. Please be patient and stay tuned while staff does their best to have the rink operating by November 21, 2020.
The Town is currently accepting expressions of interest to become a member of a Committee or Board in Deseronto
Are you?
Ø Interested in making a difference in the future success of your community
Ø Committed to being an active participant in board/committee meetings and come prepared to contribute to discussions and decisions
Ø Prepared to represent the interests, concerns, and attitudes of your community
Ø Open to learning about programs and services that enhance your community
Committees/Boards
1. Deseronto Transit Committee
2. Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee
To be eligible you must be:
· At least 18 years old
· A Canadian citizen
· A resident of the Town of Deseronto or a representative of a partnering agency
Apply by December 18, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Hall by submitting an expression of interest outlining skills and experience and/or explaining why you wish to participate on that Committee to:
Christine Martin – CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
Town of Deseronto
331 Main Street
P.O. Box 310
Deseronto, Ontario
K0K 1X0
Please note that Hydro One crews are working in Deseronto.
The crew chief advises that they will be working for the next 2-3 weeks.
They are removing tree limbs that have been marked with blue paint.
If you are in the area of work crews please stay back 50 feet.
Please be mindful as you drive through the work areas.
Thank you.
The Town Hall will be closed for Remembrance Day Wednesday, November 11th, 2020.
We will resume normal office hours on Thursday, November 12th, 2020 at 8:30 am.
In case of the following emergencies, please call the appropriate number:
Water and Sewer Issues: 613-396-3436
Animal Control 613-541-3213
Have a safe Remembrance Day.
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting November 12, 2020 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference
Council meetings in occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.
Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.
If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.
Council Meeting Location: Teleconference.
Expanding Access to Real-Time Data:
Enhancements are being made to Ontario.ca/coronavirus; information about the spread of the virus, and public health and health system capacity will now be available on this website, including: local cases by public health unit regions, the total number of cases, resolved cases, deaths, and tests completed and how many are positive. The province will continue to add data sets as they become available, such as sources of outbreaks as a subset of overall cases.
Non Medical Mask advice:
Well-designed and well-fitting masks or face coverings can prevent the spread of your infectious respiratory droplets. They may also help protect you from the infectious respiratory droplets of others. How well a mask or face covering works depends on the materials used, how the mask is made, and most importantly, how well it fits.
A mask or face covering can be homemade or purchased, and should:
be made of at least 3 layers
2 layers should be tightly woven material fabric, such as cotton or linen
the third (middle) layer should be a filter-type fabric, such as non-woven polypropylene fabric
be large enough to completely and comfortably cover the nose, mouth and chin without gaping
allow for easy breathing
fit securely to the head with ties or ear loops
be comfortable and not require frequent adjustments
be changed as soon as possible if damp or dirty
maintain its shape after washing and drying
Filters add an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 by trapping small infectious particles. Consider wearing a mask that includes a filter or filter material as one of its layers, such as:
non-woven polypropylene fabric, which can be found as:
a craft fabric
the non-woven fabric that's used to make some reusable shopping bags
a disposable filter inserted into a pocket on the mask
Reusable masks with a non-woven filter layer should be washed daily, and can be washed multiple times. Disposable filters should be changed daily or as directed by the manufacturer.
For more information on COVID see: https://www.deseronto.ca/covid19-response