MEDIA RELEASE – MARCH 17, 2020
-For Immediate Release-
The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville - COVID-19 Response
Following the advice and information received from district health professionals, regional, provincial and federal agencies, such as Algoma Public Health and the Governments of Ontario and Canada, the Township will exercise an abundance of caution in an effort to keep our residents safe and healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Effective immediately, the Township will take the following actions:
1) The Eddy K. Lefrançois Recreation Centre is closed and all ice time, activities and events are cancelled for the remainder of the season and until further notice.
2) The Dubreuilville Public Library will be closed until further notice. All borrowing late fees will be waived during this period.
3) All municipal halls will also be closed to rentals, activities and events until further notice.
4) The Township office and Service Ontario at 23 Pins Street will remain open and Council is asking the public to only enter the building if absolutely necessary to protect the health and safety of our front-line workers. Please call 705-884-2340 and press “0” for assistance or inquiries. If you have an emergency for example, water issues, etc. please call 705-884-2340 and press “3”.
Municipal Council will continue to monitor the situation very closely and carefully during the next few weeks. Council is taking all precautions in the best interests of our staff, the community and in particular our seniors and vulnerable populations.
Further updates will be provided as they occur.
For more information, contact:
Shelley B. Casey, CAO-Clerk
705-884-2340 ext. 22
The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville