| Facilities & Service |
| Municipal Office |
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The Perth East Township administration office is closed to in-person transactions as of April 8, 2021.
We encourage the public to continue to use remote access for services whenever possible. Residents can utilize the drop box at the entrance of Council Chambers at any time.
All precautions will be taken to accommodate physical distancing and the health and safety of our staff and residents:
- Face coverings are mandatory
- Due to maximum occupancy restrictions, access to the building is not guaranteed
- Self-screening is required as well as sign-in confirmation
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| Council & Committee Meetings |
- Regular Scheduled Council Meetings will be held Virtually until further notice
- Board and Committee meetings are temporarily postponed.
- View the Council Meetings page for information and schedules
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| Fire Services |
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Perth East Fire Department remains fully functional. We are taking precautionary measures to ensure that our firefighters can attend emergencies.
- All Perth East Fire Stations are closed to the public.
- Fire Inspections will continue as normal with precautions in place.
- Public Education and Prevention activities have been temporarily suspended. See the Perth East Fire Department page for Fire Safety Information.
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| Garbage & Recycling |
- At this time, garbage and recycling collection is not impacted. For regular updates visit the Bluewater Recycling Association webpage.
- Effective May 21, 2020 Perth East Landfill will resume operations. See information HERE regarding new restrictions in place.
- Landfill hours are the following:
- Monday, Friday & Sunday Closed
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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| Library |
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As of April 8, 2021 the Library is open to the public for contactless curbside, delivery and pick-up only. All in-person programming is cancelled. Virtual programing will continue. Limited staff members will be at the office and others available to answer questions via telephone or email.
- For hours and services available please visit the Library's Facebook page or visit the Library's website.
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| Recreation & Community Centres |
- The Perth East Recreation Complex and the Shakespeare Optimist Hall are closed to the public. Staff will be available to answer questions via telephone or email. The ice has been removed and will be out until September.
Visit Perth East Recreation social media sites for more information: FaceBook, Instagram or call 519-595-8375.
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| Finance |
- Residents wanting to make their payments by cheque are encouraged to send payment in the mail or use the Municipal Office drop box that is located at the north side of the building by the Council Chamber doors.
- Property tax and utility payments can be paid at your bank, through on-line banking or you can sign up for pre-authorized payment plans. Refer to the Payment Options for more details.
- For General Accounts Receivables please call 519-595-2800 ext. 235.
- For Property Taxes and Utilities please call 519-595-2800 ext. 228.
- Please help up STOP the spread of COVID-19 by NOT paying bills in cash. Click HERE to see alternative payment options.
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| Transportation |
- Transportation operations including roads and streetlight maintenance continues as normal.
- All Roads and Streetlights requests can be submitted using Report a Problem.
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| Water & Wastewater |
- Water and wastewater services are considered an essential service and are operating as usual. Precautions have been put in place to ensure staff are protected and able to perform their operational duties. Emergency response will be provided 24 hours a day. Operations have been divided amongst staff to ensure social distancing.
- Water and wastewater staff will not be entering homes or businesses and will be refraining from interaction with the public whenever possible.
- If you have a water or wastewater question/concern, please call 519-595-2800 ext. 249.
- For after-hours emergencies related to water or wastewater, please contact on-call pager 519-595-8700.
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| Building Services |
- The Building Department office will be closed to the public.
- Staff members are available by telephone, please call 519-595-2800 ext. 241 and email to answer any questions.
- If you need to drop off an application or request an inspection, please call ahead to discuss with staff.
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| Planning Services |
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| By-law Enforcement Issues |
- Refer to the Bylaws & Enforcement page for details and to register a complaint.
- For Bylaw Enforcement please call 519-595-2800 ext. 231
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| General Updates |
| March 4, 2021 |
| Please see the Huron Perth HPMVAC Update: March 4, 2021 Memo regarding the current vaccination status in Huron-Perth. |
| March 3, 2021 |
Huron Perth Public Health is opening up COVID-19 vaccine appointments to adults aged 80 and older, and Indigenous adults aged 55 and older. An appointment can be booked online at https://buff.ly/384Rrh6 or by calling 1-833-753-2098. If you have an OHIP card, please have it ready. The Health Unit asks people to book their appointment online if they are able, or have a caregiver who can help them book online, since phone lines are very busy.
If you call, please listen to the recording and wait to be connected to a scheduler. The phone line will be open today as of 2:30 p.m. and from then on will be staffed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The line will also be staffed Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7. There will be an option to leave a message so that a scheduler can return your call.
Appointments are for clinics over the next few weeks in several locations across Huron-Perth, including Goderich and Stratford as well as rotating across municipalities in Huron and Perth. This is in keeping with the Huron-Perth model of bringing vaccines to people as much as possible.
As HPPH receives more vaccine supply, additional appointments will be available.
Please note that caregivers and spouses who are under 80 years of age are not eligible for the vaccine at this time. Only those who are part of an eligible group are able to book an appointment for their vaccine.
Eligible groups for first-dose vaccination
• Staff and essential caregivers in long-term care homes, retirement homes, and any residents of these settings that have not yet received a first dose of vaccine.
• Alternative level of care patients in hospitals who have a confirmed admission to a long-term care home, retirement home or other congregate care home for seniors.
• "Highest Priority" health care workers, followed by some "Very High Priority" health care workers.
• Residents and staff in other congregate care settings for seniors, including assisted living facilities.
• Adults over the age of 80 (born in 1941 or earlier)
• Indigenous adults aged 55 and older (born in 1966 or earlier)
Eligible health care workers are being contacted directly and will receive booking directions from their employer.
Remember that once HPPH announces that you are eligible for the vaccine, you are always eligible; you will not miss your chance to be vaccinated as there will be more opportunities.
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| January 14, 2021 |
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News Release from Huron Perth Public Health:
Huron Perth COVID-19 Update
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Vaccines are starting to be distributed to long-term care residents in Huron-Perth, but community transmission continues to be high in our communities and our province is at a critical point. It is crucial that all residents follow current public health measures and provincial orders.
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| June 24, 2020 |
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS
Please note that the Household Hazardous Waste collection scheduled for this coming Saturday (June 27) at the Romeo Street landfill site has been cancelled.
But collections have been rescheduled for July, August and September in a new location.
The household hazardous waste depot will be relocated from the landfill site to the northwest parking lot of the Stratford Rotary Complex at 353 McCarthy Road West, with collections on the following dates:
* Saturday, July 18
* Saturday, August 22
* Saturday, September 26
Hours of collection have also been expanded. Materials can be dropped off at the Rotary Complex parking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on those dates.
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.stratford.ca/en/live-here/hazardouswaste.aspx
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| June 2, 2020 |
| Perth East Public Library announces curbside pick up details. See full media release HERE. |
| May 19, 2020 |
| Emergency Community Support Fund Applications are open and United Way Perth-Huron is inviting organizations to apply. See full media release HERE. |
| May 14, 2020 |
| United Way Perth-Huron Funding aims to Help Seniors. See full release HERE. |
| May 11, 2020 |
| Please see the letter from Dr. Miriam Klassen, the Medical Officer of Health from Huron Perth Public Health, with a request to local cottage associations. |
| April 30, 2020 |
| United Way Perth-Huron Media Release: United Way’s Urgent Needs Fund Expands to Help Individuals Directly. See full media release HERE. |
| April 20, 2020 |
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The City of Stratford has made the decision to cancel the April 25th Hazardous Waste drop off date at the landfill site.
At this point in time, they do not know if they will cancel the May 30th event yet. The landfill remains closed on Saturdays.
For all updates on the landfill operations as well as other service changes click the link below.
https://www.stratford.ca/en/news/landfill-site-updates.aspx
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| April 9, 2020 |
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Perth Huron United Way Update:
Urgent Needs Fund: Addressing Needs in a Time of Crisis
Stratford, ON — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the discussion for many organizations, placing unexpected demands on resources and forcing changes in direction to meet local needs that didn’t exist even a week ago. United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund (UNF) was created as a means to get organizations the funding they need quickly to make these changes and serve the people who need help. To date the community has raised $17,435.
For full media release click HERE.
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| April 3, 2020 |
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United Way Perth-Huron has started a ten-day fundraising blitz for Food Banks starting TODAY!
To donate follow this link: https://give.unitedway.ca/donate/WSTRAT-UWPH
Donations go to the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Center and provide added resources so they can use their bulk purchasing power to ensure food banks across Huron and Perth, and the people that need them, get through difficult times.
See full media release HERE.
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| April 1, 2020 |
| Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health for Huron Perth provides an update and guidance for residents of Huron and Perth, Ontario, Canada - April 1, 2020. See full video HERE. |
| March 31, 2020 |
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Randy Pettapiece MPP – Media Release highlights shortage of critical protective supplies, asks community to help.
See full release HERE.
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| March 30, 2020 |
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The Ontario government announced that public events and social gatherings of more than 5 people are now prohibited: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/ontario-prohibits-gatherings-of-five-people-or-more-with-strict-exceptions.html?fbclid=IwAR30lSehYga1TcNEH2HU-3iAC2Ilh9xCekuFt_WvDgVfylxezEBk4UoXzsk.
Details:
- applies to: social gatherings, events including weddings, and communal services within places of worship
- does not apply to private households with 5 people or more
- does not apply to operating child care centres supporting frontline healthcare workers and first responders
- Funerals permitted with up to 10 people at one time
Essential services, such as grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, public transit, manufacturing facilities, and supply chain companies remain open and operational.
Police are responsible for enforcing this emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. If you have concerns, DO NOT CALL 911 - call your local police non-emergency number.
For more information about COVID-19: www.hpph.ca/coronavirus
Statement from the Chief Medical officer of Health
TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement in response to COVID-19:
"The Government of Ontario continues to take decisive action to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help contain its spread and to protect the public. This has involved some unprecedented measures, and I know many of you continue to undertake great efforts to protect your families, friends, neighbours, clients and patients, and communities.
However, we must do more.
Everyone has a role to play in reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19 - there is no option for anyone to opt out.
The lives of many Ontarians, especially our community's most vulnerable citizens, is in your hands and will depend on your actions over the coming days and weeks.
I strongly recommend you and other members of your household stay home except for essential reasons, such as to:
- Access health care services;
- Shop for groceries;
- Pick-up medication at the pharmacy;
- Walk pets when required; and
- Support vulnerable community members with meeting the above needs.
See full update HERE.
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| March 23, 2020 |
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are promoting ways to responsibly support our local business community.
Shop Locally Online. Plenty of Perth County businesses have great online shopping options.
A few recommendations to get you started:
Find a new outfit: www.theclothingloft.com
Purchase a board game: www.dublinmercantile.com
Grab a mixer: www.appleflatsfoods.com
Order delicious cheese: www.stonetowncheese.com
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| March 18, 2020 - Screening Checklist |
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| Municipal Updates |
| April 7, 2021 |
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April 7, 2021 Perth East—The Township of Perth East’s first priority is to ensure the health and safety of residents, visitors and staff.
Effective April 8, 2021 at 12:01am the Ontario Government is requiring everyone to stay home except for essential travel. Township of Perth East will enter enhanced Lockdown measures under the Province of Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario
Safe and Open.
• The Municipal Office will be closed to in person transactions. We can accept applications through the mail, via email and some through our online services. Limited staff members will be at the office and others are available to answer questions via telephone or email.
Please see the media release for all information: Ontario Declares Third Provincial Emergency and Stay at Home Order
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| April 1, 2021 |
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April 1, 2021, Perth East—The Township of Perth East’s first priority is to ensure the health and safety of residents, visitors and staff.
Effective April 3, 2021 at 12:01 am the Township of Perth East will enter Emergency Brake measures under the Province of Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. As a result of the Provincial Emergency Brake the following measures will be instituted:
- Perth East Recreational facilities and halls are closed to the public. Staff members will be at the office and available to answer questions via telephone or email.
- The Perth East Public Library will be providing curbside service only. All programming is cancelled. Staff members will be available to answer questions via telephone or email.
- The Municipal Office will continue to be open. Applications can be accepted through the mail, via email, and some through our online services. Staff members will be at the office and available to answer questions via telephone or email. We encourage residents to use contactless methods wherever possible.
Council, Board and Committee meetings will proceed virtually as scheduled. For more information, please contact Municipal staff at 519-595-2800. Follow our website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Please see the media release for all information: Province Wide Emergency Break- Township of Perth east Services
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| March 1, 2021 |
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Huron Perth Public Health region will move to the Yellow-Protect level of the provincial framework on Monday March 1, 2021.
All Perth East Operations will remain the same. Please see the media release for all information: Perth East Transition to Yellow-Protect Zone.
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| February 17, 2021 |
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MEDIA RELEASE: Perth East Transitions to Orange-Restrict Zone: Re-Opening Township Facilities
February 17, 2021- The Province of Ontario has ended the second state of emergency and stay-at-home order (effective February 16, 2021). Perth East continues to assess the situation and interpret the rules surrounding Ontario’s emergency declaration. As the province-wide shutdown is lifted, the Township of Perth East has moved in the Orange Restrict Zone as of February 16, 2021, as part of a cautious and gradual return to the Ontario colour- coded response framework.
Township facilities will re-open under the Orange Restrict category, however, these facilities will operate under various restrictions, including controlled access, health screenings and capacity limits. Before attending any facility please check ahead to identify what protocols may be in place.
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| January 14, 2021 |
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MEDIA RELEASE: Perth East Operations - Enhanced Province Wide Shut down and Stay-at-Home-Order
January 14, 2021 - The Province of Ontario has declared a second state of emergency, and issued a stay-at-home order (effective January 14, 2021) in response to rising COVID-19 cases. Perth East continues to assess the situation and interpret the rules surrounding Ontario’s emergency declaration. The Township has already modified a number of operations and services in accordance with the previous order, and we are making further adjustments to respond to the
enhanced lockdown measures. In general, Municipal Operations will continue with some adjustments to staff deployment to further protect staff and comply with the enhanced order.
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| December 21, 2020 |
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MEDIA RELEASE: The Township of Perth East’s first priority is to ensure the health and safety of residents, visitors and staff.
Effective December 26, 2020 at 12:01 am the Township of Perth East will enter Lockdown measures under the Province of Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open.
Please see the full media release for all Township services during the lockdown: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information- Township of Perth East.
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| May 20, 2020 |
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MEDIA RELEASE: Township of Perth East Resumes Full Landfill Services effective Thursday May 21, 2020.
Please see full release HERE for all information and new restrictions.
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| April 3, 2020 |
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The Township of Perth East and West Perth DO NOT currently have an Open Air Fire Ban in place. For information about Open Air Burning Permits in your area please contact your local Municipality who will advise you of any restrictions.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced that there will be a fire ban within their legislated region. The following map shows the legislated region which MNRF has imposed the fire ban. For all municipalities south of the imposed fire ban, the Fire Code (2.4.4.4.) is specific that open air burning is conducted under the approval of the Chief Fire Official.
*See map for MNRF restricted areas*
Media Release:Fire Ban Information Release From the Township of Perth East/West Perth Fire Departments
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| March 26, 2020 |
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Media Release - Perth County, Township of Perth South, Township of Perth East and The Municipality of West Perth All Declare State of Emergency
Media Release - Perth East Declaration of Emergency
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| March 25,2020 |
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Perth County and the City of Stratford Media Release
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First responders across Perth County and the City of Stratford - The Municipality are asking the public for help sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to ensure frontline workers are kept safe in the fight against COVID-19. These PPE supplies will be used by local paramedics, fire services, police, and hospitals.
If you are a local business or organization that has available PPE supplies in stock for immediate use, please email mcrawley@perthcounty.ca OR call Perth County Paramedic Services at 519-271-0531 x514
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To view full Media Release issued Perth Council please click HERE.
Perth East Landfill
- At this time, garbage and recycling collection is not impacted. For regular updates visit the Bluewater Recycling Association webpage.
- Perth East Landfill is now closed for residential use. Commercial/Contractor use by appointment only please call 519-655-3404.
- Normal Landfill Hours in affect:
- Monday, Friday & Sunday Closed
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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| March 21, 2020 |
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NOTICE
PLAYGROUND CLOSED
Due to COVID - 19 and the direction of the Medical Officer of Health, all Perth East Playgrounds are CLOSED effective immediately, until further notice.
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| March 20, 2020 |
| Check out the protocols set for inspections. |
| March 17,2020 |
- Water and Wastewater services and Emergency response are proceeding as usual.
- The Municipal Office will be closed to in person transactions. We can accept applications through the mail, via email, and some through online services. Staff members will be at the office and available to answer questions via telephone or email.
- The Library is closed to the public and all programming is cancelled. Staff members will be at the office and available to answer questions via telphone or email.
- Perth East recreational facilities and halls are closed to the public. Staff members will be at the office and available to answer questions via telephone or email.
- The Building Department office will be closed to the public. Staff members are available by telephone ((519)595-2800 ext. 241) and email to answer any questions. If you need to drop off an application or request an inspection, please call ahead to discuss with staff.
- Public access to the municipal office is subject to appointment only - Call (519)595-2800 or email tcampbell@pertheast.ca
- A mail drop box is available 24-7 at the entrance to the Council Chambers.
- Larger items may be dropped off at the front lobby of the Municipal Building during office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
- Council, Board and Committee meetings will proceed as scheduled. For more information, please contact Municipal staff at (519)595-2800. Follow our website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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| Funding and Support Resources |
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Below is a great list of COVID-19 supports, funding and resources available to different groups.
Non Profit Sector COVID-19 Supports Quick Reference Guide
Community Quick Supports Reference Guide
Private Sector COVID-19 Supports Quick Reference Guide
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| Business Resources |
- View the COVID-19 Survey & Resources for Businesses page for a listing of business resources that Perth County Economic Development and Tourism Division has compiled. This listing will be updated as new resources are announced or more information is provided. If you have any questions, please email ecdev@perthcounty.ca
- In an effort to track the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in Perth County and Stratford, the County of Perth is seeking your assistance in providing details on your business operations, as well as the supports you require, through completion of their Impacts of COVID-19 ON Perth County Businesses Survey. This information will be used to advocate on your behalf with all levels of government.
- Perth County is offering a FREE webinar series on how to transition your business from in-store to online!
- Perth County is offering a collection of training opportunities to local businesses looking to learn more, understand available funding, and adapt business models to offer services in a digital landscape. Visit perthcounty.ca/training to browse the available webinars and training opportunities.
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Perth County Economic Development and Tourism in partnership with investStratford are seeking input from local businesses to continue monitoring the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Your input helps to track the impact locally and advocate on your behalf to the Provincial and Federal Government.
Click here to access the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5BZKWJ6
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Thanks to the work from the Small Business team of Stratford Perth Centre For Business, they have launched “A Digital Accelerator, by Starter Company Plus”. Using starter funds they have created 30, $1,500 grants + 4 weeks of virtual group and individual programming to help bring small business online. The target audience are businesses that have limited/no online presence, need to formalize e-commerce/delivery and/or pivot their existing operations into an online format.
Applications open today and close May 12th. Program starts May 19th. Clickable form can be found on the homepage https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca.
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Perth Community Futures Development Corporation is offering financial support directly to small and medium businesses located in Stratford, St Marys and Perth County through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. (RRRF) Access of up to $40,000 in financing will provide support to enterprises that are unable to access federal and provincial relief funding programs, or unable to obtain a loan/cred it from traditional financial institutions, and that are struggling with working capital needs.
Eligible CFDC applicants must also meet the following criteria:
• Established prior to March 1, 2020;
• Impacted adversely by the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Viable and not experiencing other financial difficulties
prior to March 1, 2020; and
• Have attempted to access other federal relief supports
and were ineligible, rejected, or require funding for
expenses that have not been supported, with priority
given to applicants who were ineligible or rejected from
other federal relief supports.
For More information check out here:
https://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_02581.html?OpenDocument
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| What Can You Do |
- Contact Huron Perth Public Heath or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 if you experience symptoms of COVID-19.
- Practicing good hygiene remains the best defence against illness.
- Follow any advice and recommendations from your personal health care provider and governing bodies such as Public Heath Agency of Canada regarding COVID-19.
- Access 211 to find non-municipal services and programs offered by local community groups, non-profits and government departments.
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| Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Links |
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Here are some links to information related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) that may be helpful:
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| Virtual Programming |
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The Recreation team has put together a page full of activties and links to fun activities! Check out the Virtual Programming page for all safe and fun activities!
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| Health and Well-Being Services |
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It is important during a crisis to talk to people you trust. If you are needing to talk to anyone during this time please contact one of the many organizations available. All headlines link to the respected websites.
It is normal to feel sad, distressed, worried, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. Learn more about:
Huron Perth Helpline & Crisis Response Team
The Huron Perth Helpline & Crisis Response Team is available to all residents of Huron and Perth Counties.
It is a 24 hour crisis phone service, with crisis assessments, brief crisis therapy and crisis education.
To access this program please call: 1-888-829-7484
Crisis offers face-to-face assessments:
- at all hospital Emergency Departments in Huron and Perth
- in homes (with police)
- in schools
- in doctors' offices
- mobile with police in Huron and Perth counties
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone knows the news has been dominated by some triggering headlines lately. We also know that COVID-19 — a novel coronavirus (a.k.a. new virus) affecting people in Canada and across the world — is something that may be on your mind. Contact them today or check out their website for more supports.
Huron- Perth COVID- 19 Facebook Group
A central hub to connect people in Perth and Huron who want to perform acts of kindness, share changes in services and just generally connect during an uncertain time. Many people are looking for work of any kind. People are looking for services and are in need of all kinds of help and advice and resources. This facebook page can be a central hub and communication tool for people who don’t know what to do or where to go.
Ontario 211/Community and Social Services Help Line
211 is a helpline and online database of Ontario's community and social services. 211 is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists.
Connect Youth Perth Huron
This website is a local resource for the youth of Perth and Huron Counties.
United Way Perth Huron
United Way Perth Huron has many resources available during this time. Please head to their website to see all the important work they are doing to support our communities.
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