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As the 2019 Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the health and wellbeing of Woolwich residents remain our top priority. The Township is working closely with area municipalities, the Region of Waterloo, the Ministry of Health, provincial and national partners to respond.
For information on symptoms, treatment and preventative measures, please see:
- Region of Waterloo Public Health website or call 519-575-4400
- Ontario Ministry of Health website or call TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
- Public Health Agency of Canada webpage or call 1-833-784-4397
Mayor and Council Information
Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Shantz continues to provide public video updates about COVID-19 on Township's Facebook page.
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Council Meeting Information
Council has allowed electronic participation and remote meetings during the pandemic. This will allow Council to continue holding meetings while practicing physical distancing.
Council meetings will resume, and regular Council agendas will continue to be posted online Thursday afternoon before the meeting. Questions and comments from the public will be accepted by email and letter mail. A video of the Council meeting will be posted online for public viewing.
Following the Provincial emergency order prohibiting public events and social gatherings of more than five people, Council chambers will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff are working on additional options for public participation.
Media Releases
| Latest Media Release: April 1, 2020 - Area municipalities extend closure of facilities, cancelation of programs and events | ||||||||||||
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April 1, 2020 - As another step in their coordinated emergency response to the global pandemic, today, the Region of Waterloo and all area municipalities extended the public closure of municipal facilities until at least May 4. |
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Township Services, Facilities, and Programs
The Township continues to provide critical and core services. We are asking residents to try to conduct business online, by phone or to delay non-essential business. During this time please be patient, it may take staff longer than normal to respond to other inquiries as we respond to critical matters first.
All municipally run facilities, outdoor playgrounds and shared outdoor recreational amenities are now closed until May 4, 2020, including:
- Township of Woolwich administration office
- community centres, arenas, pools, public libraries and all programming
- playgrounds, sports fields, dog parks, basketball and tennis courts, outdoor community gardens, park shelters and skateboard parks
Other areas in parks including trails and outdoor spaces will remain open and available for residents to enjoy. Please respect signage and follow appropriate social distancing.
Ontario Businesses Information
For questions about the Provincial order to close at-risk businesses, please contact the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at: 1-888-444-3659.
Provincial complaints regarding price gouging during coronavirus can be submitted online or by phone 1-800-889-9768.
Business Resources
The Township is providing resources for local businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting companies locally and globally. We're compiling information and resources for companies to help deal with the challenges during and after the pandemic.
| Requests for Supplies, Innovation and Ideas to help combat COVID-19 |
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| Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) |
| The Region of Waterloo, all seven area municipalities, Waterloo EDC (Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation) and local partners have created the Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) to help all types of local businesses cope with challenges caused by COVID-19. |
| Call out to Local Restaurants and Retail Stores |
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In an effort to support local businesses and the community through these challenging times, Explore Waterloo Region and the Woolwich Observer would like to work with Woolwich BIA's and other partners in compiling a list of restaurants that are offering pickup/delivery service as well as retailers offering online shopping. The Explore Waterloo Region marketing team will create a landing page on their website and promote the page via social media.The Observer will be running several newspaper ads. Enter Business Information for the list. Please consider supporting local where you can. |
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Other Resources
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Special Events |
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In keeping with public health advice, the Township is revoking special event permit approvals and we are not accepting new request at this time. Known cancelled special events include:
Please note as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the status of facilities and services may change. Please check back regularly or subscribe to this page by clicking the link below or call us at 519-669-1647 for updates. |
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Supports for the Most Vulnerable |
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As part of the Region pandemic response plan, more than 17 municipal and community partners have formed a Community Support Control Group to support the health and safety of vulnerable people affected by COVID-19. For more information about services being offered locally, please see: |