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Effective May 15, 2020, Municipal boat ramps are open for recreational use.  

• For emergencies call 911
• By-law Enforcement inspections will occur only for emergency situations at this time. 
• Report a bylaw concern

Enforceable complaints:

• COVID-19 case or contact not self-isolating
• Essential business not operating safely
• Non-essential businesses that are open. 
• Self-isolation for returning travelers, under the Quarantine Act
• Organized public or social gatherings of more than 5 people. If the incident is happening now call:
  • O.P.P, 1-888-310-1122 or call the local detachment or report online.
• Use of outdoor recreational amenities (e.g. basketball court, soccer field, park bench, park picnic table, playground structures) If the incident is happening now call:
  • O.P.P, 1-888-310-1122 or call the local detachment or report online.

Non-enforceable Complaints:

• Personal infection prevention, e.g. hand washing
• Self-isolation for anyone other than returning travellers
• Physical (social distancing) unless it is a public or social gathering of more than 5 people not from the same household.

For the current list of essential workplaces including essential construction, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces.

Construction projects deemed essential in sections 27 to 31 of the Emergency Order that relate to the following may continue:

• Construction projects and services associated with the healthcare sector
• Construction projects and services required to ensure safe and reliable operations of, or to provide new capacity in, critical provincial infrastructure, including transit, transportation, energy and justice sectors beyond the day-to-day maintenance
• Critical industrial construction activities required for:

i.   the maintenance and operations of petrochemical plants and refineries,

ii.   significant industrial petrochemical projects where preliminary work has already commenced,

iii.   industrial construction and modifications to existing industrial structures limited solely to work necessary for the production, maintenance, and/or enhancement of Personal Protective Equipment, medical devices (such as ventilators), and other identified products directly related to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Residential construction projects where:

i.   a footing permit has been granted for single family, semi-detached and townhomes

ii.  an above grade structural permit has been granted for condominiums, mixed use and other buildings, or

iii.   the project involves renovations to residential properties and construction work was started before April 4, 2020.

• Construction and maintenance activities necessary to temporarily close construction sites that have paused or are not active and to ensure ongoing public safety.

Building permit applications will continue to be reviewed for all types of construction. Notwithstanding the issuance of a permit under the authority of the Building Code Act, the provincial regulation orders the closure of all places of non-essential business and that all construction cease and not proceed, except for businesses listed as essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to comply with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until such time as the order is lifted. Please ensure that you review the list of essential construction and/or seek legal opinion before proceeding with any construction works.

Inspections will only be carried out on construction deemed essential by the provincial order. The inspector will not enter Occupied dwellings to complete inspections. Pursuant to section 30 of the provincial regulation, inspections for residential construction will continue where building permits have been issued by April 4, 2020 for:

a.  construction of single family, semi-detached, townhomes, condominiums, mixed use and other buildings, and  

b.  alterations to residential properties where construction work started before April 4^th. Inspectors will not enter Occupied dwellings to complete inspections.

• Council will only meet to deal with urgent, legislative, regulatory and/or time sensitive issues. All meetings will be live streamed.
• All Committee meetings are cancelled until further notice

• For fire emergencies call 911
• Leeds Thousand Islands Fire Service will continue to operate under standard operating procedures; however, they have taken additional measures to protect first responders.
• Burn permits are available at no cost online

The Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Libraries and Archives are CLOSED

• Call 613-659-3885 Monday to Friday for more information or technology help.
• Wi-Fi access is available 24/7 at all branch locations from the comfort of your car!
• All materials currently checked out are to be held at home until the library re-opens.
• Due dates will be extended automatically with all fines waived during this time period.
• A list of online services including free streaming services, free online learning, children's programming, and digital escape rooms can be found at https://www.ltipl.net
• Need a library card? Register for a free digital access card at https://www.ltipl.net/digital-library-card/

• Township day-use parks are open with restrictions: play structures and washrooms remain closed. 

• Committee of Adjustment and Development Review Team meetings have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
• New applications to the Committee of Adjustment will not be received. There will be delays in the review of applications received prior to the current disruption.   
• Planning inquiries should be forwarded to Planningtechnician@Townshipleeds.on.ca

• The Township has extended the due date for the 2020 interim property taxes by 60 days- revised due date May 19, 2020.
• There are several payment options available including online, through telephone banking, at most financial institutions or mail a cheque to the Township office.
• If you are unable to use one of the available payment options, please contact the Township at 613-659-2415.
• Property assessments for the 2021 taxation year will continue to be based on the January 1, 2016 current values (i.e., the same valuation date in use for 2020 taxation year). 

• All Township recreational programming, events, and facility rentals have been suspended for the immediate future, as gatherings can accelerate the spread of the virus. TLTI will continue to monitor the ongoing situation and update the public accordingly. 
• In the meantime please enjoy some of the following resources:
  • TLTI has introduced a Fitness Equipment Lending Program to help residents stay active during the pandemic.
  • Enjoy TLTI's "Stay at Home Scavenger Hunt" for young families.
  • TLTI has a series of #StayAtHome Challenges.  
  • The Virtual YMCA has activities for your mind, body and soul. They offer home workouts for children and seniors, virtual aquarium tours, guided meditations, a list of mental wellness apps and more. 

  • Storyline Online has many great books for your littles. They are enthusiastically read by Screen Actors Guild members like Betty White, Oprah Winfrey and Kevin Costner.

  • MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses) can be filtered by subject, language, learning pace and more. These courses are offered for free by Queens, McGill, Harvard and many other schools in North America and around the world. Keep your brain engaged during these times of isolation! 

  • We have all heard of TED Talks but let’s not forget the variety and the ease of access to a broad variety of topics. Get inspired or learn something new in minutes!

  • The Wellness Society has released a Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook for anyone who is looking for coping strategies during the pandemic.

  • The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) developed a resource for Talking to Children about COVID-19 and its Impact
  • Our very own Lansdowne Yoga instructor is continuing to offer her Thursday night class online, free of charge! If you would like to be invited to her Yoga sessions, e-mail yoga.leeds1000islands@gmail.com.

• Operations and road maintenance programs continue
• Report a road or utility problem

• Effective June 1, 2020 household garbage must be in clear bags and tagged with a waste label. These local outlets sell labels.
• Waste sites are open regularly scheduled hours, unless otherwise indicated. 
• Household Clean up Cards (formerly Amnesty cards), Large Item tickets and Construction Waste Tickets are still available for purchase at Lyndhurst Home Hardware (please call ahead, cash only, 613-928-2828) and Lansdowne Freshmart.

• Operating as usual - for a water or sewer emergency in village of Lansdowne call 1-800-342-6442 and leave a message for the Chesterville hub.
• The due date for Lansdowne water/wastewater utility bills has been extended 60 days- revised due date June 1, 2020.
• There are several bill payment options available including online, through telephone banking, at most financial institutions or mail a cheque to the Township office.

• Canada Chamber of Commerce
• Leeds Grenville Economic Development
• COVID 19 Provincial Support for Businesses

• Ontario 211
• United Way Emergency Fund
• R.O.L.L. Aid Food Bank call 613-770-2935

• Government of Ontario
• Government of Canada: Public Health
• Government of Canada: Economic Response Plan
• Employment Insurance and related

• Canada Border Services Agency
• Travel Advice and Advisories

• Contact your local provider to review options for provision of services
• Public Access Hotspots are available at Township Library Branches and the Township Office