COVID-19

The following page has been provided as a resource regarding COVID-19, and is not designed to be an all-inclusive listing of all available information. Please see the links for further information.

What the Township is doing in response to COVID-19

North Kawartha fully supports the Federal and Provincial Governments orders and directives and the Public Health authorities recommendations regarding sheltering in place, no non-essential travel, physical distancing and good hygiene.

The Township of North Kawartha is taking actions to help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective immediately all Municipal Buildings and Facilities with the exception of our Waste/Transfer stations are closed to the public.

As Garbage and Recycling Collection is deemed an essential service, the Waste/Transfer Stations will maintain regular hours but will not be accepting Textiles, or Re-Use Depot items until further notice. Curbside Collection will continue as per the normal schedule. to support social distancing, residents are encouraged to use Curbside Collection.

Municipal business will continue with municipal staff and Council being available to the public at 705-656-4445 or direct lines or emails by using our Contact Us directory or reception@northkawartha.ca or by using firstnameinitial.lastname@northkawartha.ca, but no in-person access.

Township Public Notices

June 19, 2020 - Public Notice #16 - Re-opening of Beaches
May 25, 2020 - Public Notice #15 - Waste Management Department Updates
May 25, 2020 - Public Notice #14 - Limited Re-opening of Sports and Recreational Amenities
May 11, 2020 - Public Notice #13 - Waste Management Department Updates
April 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Pandemic Newsletter #1
April 20, 2020 - Public Notice #12 - 2020 Dog Tags available for purchase by calling the Township Office
April 15, 2020 - Public Notice #11 - Waste Management Department Updates
April 14, 2020 - Public Notice #10 - Protocol for the Submission of Planning Applications
April 14, 2020 - Public Notice #9 - Protocol for the Submission of Building Permit Applications
April 9, 2020 - Public Notice #8 - Seasonal Water Testing Courier Service Paused Due to COVID-19
April 3, 2020 - Public Notice #7 - Fire Ban
April 3, 2020 - Public Notice #6 - Community Centre and Recreational Facility Closures
April 3, 2020 - Public Notice #5 - Council Meetings
March 30, 2020 - Public Notice #4 - North Kawartha Council waives penalty and interest charges on all outstanding property taxes for the months of April, May, June and July, 2020
March 17, 2020 - Public Notice #3 - North Kawartha COVID-10 Services and Information Update
March 16, 2020 - Public Notice: March 17 Council Meeting Notice Cancellation

March 16, 2020 - Public Notice #2 - North Kawartha COVID-19 Services and Information Update

March 13, 2020 - North Kawartha Community Centre Poster with Cancellations
March 13, 2020 - Public Notice #1- Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Cancellations and Updates

May 27, 2020 Parks Canada Information Bulletin: Limited Visitor Access and Basic Services Resum at Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site

May 15, 2020 Suspension of Visitor Services at Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site Continues over the Victoria Day Long Weekend

Please visit www.OntarioParks.com and Ontario Park corporate social media channels for the most up to date information

Ontario Parks - Frequently Asked Questions

March 18, 2020 - Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce is providing a list of cancellations / closures that include some local businesses and the Township

- COVID-19 Affected Services & Closures

Council and Committee Meetings

March 16, 2020 - Please take notice that the Township of North Kawartha has Council and committee meetings are suspended until further notice.

Public Notice: March 17 Council Meeting Notice Cancellation

Health Resources - North Kawartha

April, 2020 - Peterborough Family Health Team: Unattached Patients; Access to Care during COVID-19

March 18, 2020 - North Kawartha Health Centre Notice

North Kawartha Health Centre will be suspending all non-vital visits. Call the office at (705) 656-3330 to discuss urgent concerns. Please read the attached Notice regarding prescription renewal.

Library

North Kawartha Public Library closed its branches to the public, effective Saturday, March 14^th at 2:00 pm. Branches plan to reopen Tuesday, April 7^th.

All programs, events and room rentals are also cancelled during the closure.

Item due dates will be extended until the Library reopens.

Visit the North Kawartha Public Library site for more information.

How to Make your Tax Payments

Tax Payments by cheque can be mailed or placed in our drop box located to the right of our main door. Please indicate if you would like a receipt with your payment and one will be mailed you.
Customers may pay their taxes online through online banking or through telebanking. Search under "North Kawartha" in your bank's payee listing to set up your account. Your account number is the first 15 digits of your Property Roll Number.

To accept credit card payments, the Township of North Kawartha uses a secure, third-party company Paymentus 1-844-293-2299. They will charge a 1.75% service fee for each transaction.
You can also be set up for preauthorized payments.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Deputy Treasurer at 705-656-4445 ext. 233, d.everson@northkawartha.ca or the Accounting Assistant at 705-656-4445 ext. 235, m.sykes@northkawartha.ca.

Accessing Local Resources

Call 2-1-1 or visit the Ontario 211 website for information regarding the full range of community, social, government and health services and programs available in the area, and how to access them.

The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce is providing a list of cancellations / closures that include some local businesses and the Township: COVID-19 Affected Services & Closures

North Kawartha Food Bank

135 Burleigh St. PO Box 641 Apsley, Ontario
705-656-3820
Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM

COVID-19 Call to pre-order or wait at entrance for helpers to prepare orders. Clients will pick up food packages one at a time from table in entrance hallway.

Apsley Guardian Pharmacy

168 Burleigh St, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
(705) 656-3301

Pharmacist is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9-5 and Thursdays from 9 - 1, Saturday please call for pharmacist availability.

Please place phone orders (705-656-3301) for prescriptions and otherwise! We will fill your order,you pay by credit card preferably, knock on the door and then we will place outside (with you present).
Please be advised that a 2-3 day notice is needed for Prescription (Ministry of Health is directing a 30 day dispensing supply at this time) orders.

Community Care Apsley

Community Care Apsley
Community Care: Program and Office Status - April 9, 2020

Address: 126 Burleigh St, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Phone: (705) 656-4589

Providing transportation for medical appointments & groceries, grocery pick up & deliver, meals on wheels, personal distress alarms and telephone safety and social visiting
Office is open for business, but, closed to the public; all programs are suspended until furhter notice.

Hours:

Monday	10a.m.–1p.m.
Tuesday	10a.m.–1p.m.
Wednesday	10a.m.–1p.m.
Thursday	10a.m.–1p.m.
Friday	10a.m.–1p.m.
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Sayers Foods

Address: 132 Burleigh St, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Phone: (705) 656-4531

Hours:

Monday	8:30a.m.–6p.m.
Tuesday	8:30a.m.–6p.m.
Wednesday	8:30a.m.–6p.m.
Thursday	8:30a.m.–6p.m.
Friday	8:30a.m.–7p.m.
Saturday	8:30a.m.–6p.m.
Sunday	10a.m.–4p.m.

Deliveries: Free within a 10 minute drive of Apsley, minimum order $75. If 10-30 minutes from Apsley or under $75 there will be a $10 delivery fee which will be donated to the North Kawartha Food Bank. Same day delivery if order is placed in the morning, next day delivery if placed in the afternoon.
Curbside Pickup: Free service, no minimum order, Mon-Sat. Most orders filled same day, or if placed in the afternoon they will be filled the next day. Send orders to sayers@apsley.ca or call 705-656-4531. Payment by credit card, etransfer or mobile POS

Apsley Home Hardware Building Centre

18 Tucker Street, Apsley, Ontario K0L 1A0

(705) 656-4295

Hours:

Monday	7a.m.–4p.m.
Tuesday	7a.m.–4p.m.
Wednesday	7a.m.–4p.m.
Thursday	7a.m.–4p.m.
Friday	7a.m.–4p.m.
Saturday	7a.m.–4p.m.
Sunday	Closed

LCBO

3 Burleigh Street, Apsley, ON

Hours:

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11a.m.–6p.m.
Wednesday	11a.m.–6p.m.
Thursday	11a.m.–6p.m.
Friday	11a.m.–6p.m.
Saturday	11a.m.–6p.m.
Sunday	11a.m.–6p.m.

COVID-19 information provided on LCBO.com

Increased cleaning and sanitization in our stores and warehouses.
Managing traffic flow within our stores to avoid crowding and marking points within the stores as guidance for staying recommended distances apart.
Plexiglass barriers at cash desks across our retail network.
Providing face shields that LCBO retail staff may choose to wear while serving customers to protect their eyes, mouth and nose and to help deter unnecessary touching of the face.Business Resources

Business Resources

Ontario and Canada Helping Small Businesses Go Digital (June 11, 2020)

Ontario Listing of Essential Workplaces/Questions Impacting your Business

News Release: Ontario Helping Businesses Overcome the Unique Challenges Created by COVID-19 (April 28, 2020)

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Revision Update May 21, 2020 - Government Announced Support

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development

Media Release, April 16, 2020 - New Online Portal Launched to Encourage Business Collaboration

Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

Organization Resources

Ontario Trillium Foundation COVID-19 Resources

Peterborough Public Health

Media Release: Households can Expand their Social Circles as Peterborough Enters Phase 2 of COVID-19 Recovery; How the number "10" fits into Ontario's Public Health Measures (June 12, 2020)

Novel Cornonavirus (COVID-19) - Testing

Media Release, June 4, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing Day in Apsley, Monday, June 8, 2020

Media Release, May 12, 2020 - Garage Sales Strongly Discouraged in Peterborough County and City; Safety Tips Provided for Online Sales of Second-hand Items

For details about the current status of COVID-19 in our community, and ways you can protect yourself, visit the Peterborough Public Health website

Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is offering extended hours for COVID-19 screening calls. If you suspect you have symptoms of COVID-19, please call PPH at 705-743-1000 x401 (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, or Saturdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). If you need to call after hours, please call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

For more information:

Peterborough Public Health – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Self-Assessment Tool

Ministry of Health - https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus?amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;qid=95944921

Government of Ontario News Releases

Learn how the Ministry of Health is helping to keep Ontarians safe during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Find out how to protect yourself and how to recognize symptoms.

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Keep informed with the Government of Ontario News Releases by accessing Ontario news about the 2019 novel coronavirus