COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic - February 10, 2022

Come out to the Deseronto Public Library from 10 am to 4:00 pm to get your shot:

  • Ages 5 and over

  • First, second doses and booster doses*

  • No Appointment necessary

  • Bring your health card (if available)

*Booster doses for ages 18 and over only

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Updated Public Health Measures - January 31, 2022

The Ontario Government announced updated public heath measures that go into effect January 31, 2022 as part of a cautious and phased return to the Reopening Ontario Roadmap. Further details regarding the updated public health measures can be found here.

The Deseronto Community Centre will reopen on January 31 for public skating and bookings. The following health and safety measures will be in place;

  • Proof of Vaccination - enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code (printed or digital)

  • Proof of Identification - for ages 12+

  • Capacity limit is 50%

  • Face masks are required unless actively skating.

Information on Ontario’s proof of vaccination policy can be found here.

Enhanced vaccine certificates can be downloaded here.

The public skating schedule is;

  • Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  • Every Sunday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The Deseronto Community Centre Re-Opens Jan 31, 2022

The Deseronto Community Centre will be re-opening at 50% capacity for scheduled ice rentals commencing today, Monday, January 31, 2022. 

All patrons over 12 years of age must provide a scannable QRcode and photo ID as proof of vaccination to gain access to the building.

At this time, we would like to poll the public to see what interest there is in re-opening the Fitness Centre.  There would be 3 patrons permitted at a time and your hour time slot would have to be booked in advance.  The Fitness Centre would be open while there are ice rentals. 

Currently, we have ice rentals for Tuesdays through to Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and 3 hours mid-day on Saturday and Sunday.  Please call the Town Hall at 613-396-2440 and let staff know if you are interested in returning to the gym during these time slots.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 6:30pm.

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: Deseronto Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

OPP Warn of Potential Scam

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FROM: Lennox and Addington County OPP Detachment       DATE:  January 11, 2022

L&A COUNTY OPP WARN OF POTENTIAL SCAM  

(L&A COUNTY and HASTINGS COUNTY, ON) – L&A County OPP would like to inform the public about a current scam that is being used to prey on victims.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre continues to receive reports from victims who have been contacted by fraudsters claiming to be from their financial institution, law enforcement or one of their online merchants. Suspects claim that there have been suspicious charges on your credit card or in your online account. They claim the charge is either from an online purchase, in-store transaction or overseas transfer. They then state they need your credit card information to cancel the transaction.

Many reports indicate that scammers will gain access to the victims’ computer to continue the “investigation”. Victims are then shown a fraudulent transaction on their online banking account. The scammers state they want the victims' help in an ongoing “investigation” against the criminals who stole their money. The alleged bank investigator and/or law enforcement official indicates they will send victims a deposit of funds, for the victims to send overseas as part of the “investigation”. It is not until the transfers are completed that the victims realize funds were never deposited into their account.

Warning Signs – How to Protect Yourself 

  • Calls from Bank Investigator scammers tend to happen early in the morning when a victim is still sleeping or not alert.

  • Financial institutions or online merchants will never request transferring funds to an external account for security reasons.

  • Criminals use Call-Spoofing to mislead victims. Do not assume that phone numbers appearing on your call display are accurate.

  • Never provide remote access to your computer.

  • If you get an incoming call claiming to be from your financial institution tell the caller that you will call them back. End the call and dial the number on the back of your card from a different phone if possible or wait 10 minutes before making the outgoing call.

  • Learn more tips here Protect yourself from scams and fraud (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca)

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s here  Report fraud and cybercrime (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca)or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.  If not a victim, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre anyways. 

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Contact: 
Constable Shannon CORK
Community Safety/Media Relations Officer 
613-530-6126
Shannon.CORK@opp.ca
www.opp.ca
Twitter:  @OPP_ER or @OPP_COMM_ER

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 6:30pm.

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: Deseronto Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Ontario Announces New Public Health Measures

In response to recent trends that show a rapid increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, Ontario is temporarily moving into Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen with modifications that take into account the province’s successful vaccination efforts.

The latest news release from the Ontario government regarding this announcement can be found here.

Christmas Family Fun - Sunday, December 12 from 1 - 4pm

Join us on Sunday, December 12 from 1-4 pm for Christmas Family Fun at the Deseronto Community Centre.

Visit with Santa
Horse-drawn wagon rides
Public Staking
Letter to Santa
Christmas Carol Guessing Contest

Followed by Tree Lighting in Rathburn Park at 4:30pm

PROTOCOLS FOR FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVENT

  1. All participants must line up at the main entrance and go through a screening process and provide names and phone numbers for contact tracing purposes. Participants must also verbally answer questions that are posted at the entry. Tracing sheets will be filled out by staff/volunteers.

  2. All participants 12 years of age and over must provide proof of double vaccination with photo ID to gain entrance into the building.

  3. Masks/face covers must be worn at ALL TIMES while in the building, except while skating; although we encourage you to wear a mask while skating as well. Anyone who claims to be exempt from wearing a mask, will be required to wear a face shield.

  4. Participants who fail to wear a mask or face shield, will not be permitted in the Community Centre.

  5. After proceeding through screening, all participants will have hand sanitizer applied to their hands.

  6. Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Community Centre.

  7. A physical distance of two metres must be observed between families while at the event.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 6:30pm.

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: Deseronto Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 6:30pm.

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: Deseronto Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 6:30pm.

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: Deseronto Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda - open pdf