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QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR UNSAFE ICE CONDITIONS 

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Water Safety Statement

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 17, 2020

Due to changing weather conditions, ice is starting to form on lakes and rivers within the Watershed.

Quinte Conservation would like to remind residents that this early in the season, ice conditions can be very unpredictable, unsafe, and difficult to assess as above average flows in rivers and streams prevent the formation of stable ice surfaces.  

Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution around all waterways as stream banks and fast moving water are both extremely dangerous. Adults are urged to keep children and pets away from all waterways, to stay off the ice, and avoid water control structures at all times. Hypothermia is a major concern for anyone who may fall into open water.

While Quinte Conservation does not measure ice thickness for recreational activities, the organization provides information on watershed safety conditions.

Quinte Conservation is issuing a Water Safety Statement regarding the changing ice conditions. A Water Safety Statement indicates that high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for users such as anglers, boaters, swimmers, children or pets. Flooding is not expected.  

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) January 15, 2021.

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www.quinteconservation.ca.

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For more information contact:

Christine McClure

Water Resources Manager

cmcclure@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130 

or 

Kirsten Geisler

Communications Specialist

kgeisler@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 ext. 123 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 123

Quinte Conservation | 613-968-3434 | 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville, ON | QuinteConservation.ca

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Notice of a Special Council Meeting - December 16th, 2020 6:00 pm - Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 - 6:00 pm - Teleconference

Regular Council meetings 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.

YouTube Live Meeting Link

Meeting Agenda

Registration for public skating on December 16th, 2020 and December 18th, 2020 is live.

Registration for public skating on Wednesday December 16, 2020 6pm-7pm and Friday December 18, 2020 11am-12noon is now live.

Please see our event calendar on the Town of Deseronto Homepage to select your date to skate.

A reminder that Friday skating is intended for seniors as well as children and youth currently being schooled virtually.

We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation.

Public Skating Times Added to Calendar of Events

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.

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders to January 20, 2021.

Ontario

News Release

Action is taken to protect vulnerable populations and preserve health care capacity

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.

QUICK FACTS

  • 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.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

CONTACTS

Stephen Warner
Solicitor General’s Office
Stephen.Warner@ontario.ca

Brent Ross
Communications Branch
brent.ross@ontario.ca

Ministry of the Solicitor General
http://www.ontario.ca/mcscs


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Home for the Holidays - It's free to register your Home or Business to be part of the Celebration!

Home for the Holidays

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

Winter Parking Restrictions in Effect December 1, 2020.

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.

Winter Town and Tree Lighting Ceremony - Live Video

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.

https://youtu.be/4634EdzJf-o

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.

The 2020 Town Christmas tree is lit up at night.

Media Release: Hastings Prince Edward Region Moves to Yellow – Protect Level

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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Notice from the HPEHU November 27, 2020. Food and drink establishments are in the yellow-protect level. Call 613-966-5500 for details.

Winter Town and Virtual Live Streamed Tree Lighting Ceremony Update

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.

Visiting Restrictions Now in Place at Quinte Health Care Facilities

Visiting Restrictions (care partner) banner for visiting. We are in phase 2 (Yellow).

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.

MORE INFORMATION

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. 

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Notice

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

https://hpepublichealth.ca/

or call

HPEPH COVID-19 information line at 613-966-5500 / 1-800-267-2803.

Notice of Council Meeting - November 25, 2020 - 6:30pm Electronic

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.

On-Line Link

AGENDA