Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Local Residents Aged 75 and older.

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Local Residents Aged 75 and older.

For immediate release - Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/March 24, 2021

Are you, or is someone in your life, aged 75 years or older? Now is the time to get your first COVID-19 vaccination! Appointments are available throughout the region, as early as this week!

Local vaccination clinics are run by welcoming and caring local health professionals, follow strict health and safety protocols, and are accessible even if you use a walker or wheelchair.

To book your appointment, visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine. If you are unable to book online, contact the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. The line is available 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Individuals who do not have a photo ID health card will be required to book by phone.

The sooner you get your vaccine, the sooner you can be protected from COVID-19. To get your appointment as quickly as possible, visit ontario.ca/bookvaccine!

Please note that eligibility is limited to individuals aged 75 and older, unless you have received a direct invitation from the Ministry of Health as a member of a priority group.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday March 24th, 2021 - 6:30pm Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting March 24th, 2021 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference.

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 OnLine Link - open link to meeting video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Winter Parking Restrictions Restrictions in effect until March 31, 2021

Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect until March 31, 2021: As Per By-Law 47-17, Section 10(6): No person shall on any highway, park any vehicle between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 AM from December 1, 2020, to 11:59 pm March 31, 2021. By-Law Enforcement will be patrolling the streets and cars that are illegally parked will be ticketed/towed to allow for road maintenance.

We are also requesting the removal of all basketball or hockey nets from the roadside to allow for proper snow removal.

By-Law 47-17, Section 10(6) - open pdf

Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge closures this week.

Single-lane closures that started on Monday on the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge are expected to continue daily from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. through this Friday, weather permitting.

A full night mainline closure is also scheduled to take effect on Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. -- that closure will remain in place until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

As posted online at INQuinte.ca

Provincial Vaccination Booking Site Open for those 80 years of age and older.

Starting today, Monday, March 15, 2021, all those 80 years of age and older are eligible to book a vaccine appointment through the new provincial booking site.

If you are unable to book online you can contact the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-888-999-6488 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

https://ontario.ca/bookvaccine

Notice of Special Meeting of Council, Electronic - Budget Planning - Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. Teleconference

Notice of Special Meeting of Council, Electronic - Budget Planning - Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. Teleconference.

Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 p.m.

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 OnLine Link - open link to meeting video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Change Your Clocks - Change Your Batteries


This weekend clocks spring forward 1 hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021.

The Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department sends us Sparky’s message…Change your clock, change your battery! The DVFD would like to remind residents that this weekend’s time change is an excellent time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Working alarms save lives!

For more information on the Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department and related fire safety messages please see Deseronto Fire Department - open page

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday March 10th, 2021 - 6:30pm Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting March 10th, 2021 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference.

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 OnLine Link - open link to meeting video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

An important message from the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit

Wondering when your age group is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine?

Please read this statement from our public health partners before giving them a call.

If you are over 60, you can also register to be notified when your age group becomes eligible in our region.

Any questions? Please contact Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday to Friday : 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 613-966-5500
Toll-Free: 1-800-267-2803
Fax: 613-966-9418
TTY: 711 or 1-800-267-6511

COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly Update

While open clinics for age-based eligibility are not yet available in our region, individuals waiting for age-based clinics can register to receive notification when their age group becomes eligible. Please avoid contacting HPEPH to inquire if your age group is eligible to ensure our phone lines remain available to those who need them most.

HPEPH’s COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out Plan will help facilitate the efficient and effective delivery of the COVID-19 vaccines in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties and aligns with the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan. As part of our effort to ensure transparent information sharing with all partners and the public, we will be providing a vaccination status update each week.

Please note: We are working to deliver vaccinations to groups eligible as part of Phase 1, and are not currently taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccine immunizations from the general public.

Many people are calling to ask when we are vaccinating their age group. We are currently offering vaccine to eligible groups who have been contacted directly by HPEPH or their workplace.

In order to keep our phone lines free for those who are currently eligible, please do NOT contact us to inquire about vaccinations unless you have been invited to participate.

Our local plan is adjusted anytime new direction is received from the province.

A daily update of that have been administered by HPEPH staff can be viewed on our COVID 19 Dashboard.

Notice of Special Electronic Town Council Meeting - Budget Planning March 3rd, 2021 - 6:00 pm - Teleconference

Notice of Special Electronic Town Council Meeting - Budget Planning March 3, 2021 - 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. Opens in new tab. Opens as PDF.

Council Meeting Location: Teleconference.

YouTube Live Meeting Link

Meeting Agenda Opens in new tab.Opens as PDF. - open pdf

Summer Employment Opportunities - Ontario Public Service

Service Ontario

The Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) provides up to 5,000 students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through supervised summer employment in the Ontario Public Service.

To be eligible to participate in the program, students must be currently enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution, be at least 15 years old, be living in Ontario during the summer, and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Positions for the summer of 2021 will be posted on February 25, 2021, with eight different closing dates between March 10 and June 1, 2021. The 2021 employment period for students is from May to September.

To participate, students must apply online at www.ontario.ca/careers.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the OPS will be monitoring what program adaptations may be necessary for the summer of 2021.

We continue to remain flexible in our approach. To the extent possible, proposed changes will be communicated prior to the screening and hiring of students.

For more information or to stay up to date check out these social media options:

  • Following us on our social media channels and sharing our posts. We are on Facebook and Twitter with the account name of @ServiceOntario. You can also follow the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services on LinkedIn.

If you require additional information, please contact us at seo@ontario.ca.

The Deseronto Fire Department reminds residents - Carbon Monoxide can be deadly!

THE DESERONTO FIRE DEPARTMENT REMINDS RESIDENTS: CARBON MONOXIDE CAN BE DEADLY!

The Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents that CO2 or Carbon Monoxide can be deadly.

Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that can kill.

Take these steps to reduce your risk.

Carbon monoxide can be deadly

For more information on this and other fire safety tips contact:

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

Snow Plows Clearing Streets and Side Walks

Please note that snowplows are out clearing streets and sidewalks.

Please use these tips to make their job easier and keep yoursself safe during plowing operations:

  • Do not shovel snow onto roads

  • Slow down near snowplows

  • Be careful at school crossings and cross overs

  • Do not park on streets overnight

We thank everyone for their help and cooperation.

Sidewalk Snow Clearing Policy

Winter Parking Restrictions in Effect