Latest News and Notices
Community Paramedic Program Conducting In-Home COVID-19 Testing for Higher-Risk Individuals
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The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is collaborating with local EMS to implement a special Community Paramedic Program in preparation for the potential increase in COVID-19 cases in the area. The new program aims to provide faster access to testing and assessments for individuals who are at higher risk, such as seniors and people with underlying health conditions, while reducing the strain on 911 services and hospital emergency rooms. Assessing and testing higher-risk individuals at home will also help reduce the possibility of spreading the virus in hospitals and doctors’ offices, as well as the larger community.
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COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre Opening in Hawkesbury
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The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), in partnership with the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital, is opening a COVID-19 testing and assessment centre in Hawkesbury on Monday, March 23rd, 2020. The centre is located at 750 Laurier Street in Hawkesbury, and will be open Monday through Friday each week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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MAYOR'S STATEMENT - Friday, March 20, 2020
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The Ontario government declared a provincial state of emergency on March 17 to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at the provincial level. I would like to ask every citizen of Hawkesbury to remain calm, but vigilant about their choices to get out of their homes.
The guidelines issued by Ontario's public health authorities are very clear and specific. Social distancing is crucial to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. If you need to go out, wash your hands before you leave and as soon as you get home.
Deadlines for municipal tax payments, water bills, sewerage taxes and other user fees, business licenses and dog licenses are maintained. However, no interest or penalty will be incurred until May 31, 2020.
We want to reassure people that the drinking water distribution system is safe.
A screening centre will open at 750 Laurier Street in Hawkesbury. Further details will be posted on the City of Hawkesbury's website in the very near future.
Should you be overwhelmed by the current situation and suffer from anxiety and distress, you may call 211, Canada's leading source of information on government and community health and social services, who will direct you to the support service needed. For specific needs requiring the police’s prompt intervention, please call (613) 632-2729. Although the door to the public entrance of the police station is locked, OPP facilities remain open during regular operating hours. Instructions are posted on the door on how to contact someone inside the Detachment.
Excessive shopping in stores is not recommended. Remember that the state of emergency is experienced by all and the current needs are the same for all.
I want to thank many of you who are doing what they can to help seniors and anyone else in our community. I encourage returning travellers and citizens to support our local businesses where possible and to use their online or telephone delivery and ordering services.
Your understanding and patience are greatly appreciated during this undeniably difficult time that we are currently experiencing.
Paula J. Assaly
Mayor of the Town of Hawkesbury
EXCEPTIONAL MEASURES
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HAWKESBURY, MARCH 20, 2020 – During an emergency meeting of the Town of Hawkesbury’s Council members held on the morning of March 20, 2020, extraordinary measures were adopted to reduce the financial impact of Covid-19 on Hawkesbury’s citizens:
- Be it resolved to suspend the penalty fees for property taxes until May 31st, 2020 and;
- Be it also resolved to delay until May 31st, 2020 the payments for user fees, water and sewer taxes, dog licenses and business licenses.
The Covid-19 pandemic affects us all and the Town of Hawkesbury wishes to do its part to help our population. We also ask you to follow the safety instructions to avoid the spread of the Covid-19.
We can all do our part in preventing the spread of covid-19.
Yvan Ruel
Communications coordinator
Ville de Hawkesbury
Hawkibou's activity book
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During this extraordinary period, you can keep your little ones busy thanks to Hawkibou by downloading this document. Have fun!