COVID-19

Residents COVID-19

TERRACE BAY MUNICIPAL SERVICES UPDATE DUE TO STAY AT HOME ORDER RESTRICTIONS – APRIL 8, 2021

The Terrace Bay Municipal Office will remain OPEN from Monday to Friday – 10:00am to 9:30pm and Saturday – 10:00am to 4:00pm for front counter service only. All current COVID-19 restrictions and protocols remain in place and will be strictly enforced. A mask must be worn at all times while inside the Community Centre. All patrons will be asked to fill out a screening form. Anyone showing signs or symptoms associated with COVID-19 are asked to not enter the building.

Municipal Office Services
While the Municipal Office is open, we recommend the following:

Please only come into the Municipal Office if it is essential – for purchasing of garbage tags, landfill cards, dog tags and paying bills.

Did you know – utility and tax bills can be paid online through your financial institution. Credit card payments can be taken over the phone if necessary.

If you are applying for a building permit, planning application or commissioning of documents please call the Municipal Office at 807-825-3315 ext.229.

Recreation
All recreation facilities, including the fitness room, remain CLOSED by provincial restrictions until further notice. Recreation Members will have their memberships extended for the period of the closure.

Terrace Bay Cultural Centre
Seniors Centre and Michael King Hall are CLOSED.

Terrace Bay Public Library
The Library will be offering virtual and curbside service following all guidelines set out by the government. Operating during regular spring hours. Call the Library at 807.825.3315 x222

Council Meetings
All Council meetings will revert to virtual meetings until further notice. Links to the virtual meetings will be posted on the municipal website and on Township social media. Please contact the CAO/Clerk’s Office if you have questions.

Stay Safe!

The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay has been actively updating its Influenza planning and monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation as it evolves around the world and in Canada.

Mayor Jody Davis and Township Administration are in regular contact with health officials, to monitor the situation and the response from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health.

“In unprecedented times like today, it is critical that citizens take our Health Care Professional’s recommendations seriously. For those who have recently returned from out of country, please respect the required mandate to self-quarantine for 14 days. There are services available to assist you during your transition back home.

I would like to remind the public that this is a time for calm and thoughtfulness. It is important for us to remain properly informed with up-to-date reliable sources and to exercise best hygiene practices and coughing and sneezing etiquette. As a community, we must band together for the protection of our health and well-being. Please be considerate and kind to your neighbours.” – Mayor Jody Davis

COVID-19 SELF ASSESSMENT

If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine if you need to seek further care

Terrace Bay RESIDENT updates:

Regular updates will be provided on the Township of Terrace Bay website – Terrace Bay News and social media. Read the media releases issued below:

Gym Memberships – For all current fitness room/gym memberships, the Township shall extend those affected gym memberships for each day that the 24-hour gym is closed.

IMPACTED TOWNSHIP SERVICES

Closure of Facilities

The following Township Facilities are CLOSED to the public until further notice:

Saunas
Racquetball/Squash Courts
Curling Club
Bowling Alley
Games Room
Meeting Rooms

All essential municipal services will be maintained as well as continuity of governance and business operations.

Property Taxes & Water Bills

The Terrace Bay Municipal Office is OPEN and will take payments over the phone – Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Tax and Water payments are still being accepted through the following means:

electronic means (telephone, online, mobile banking),
in person at your financial institution,
mail or courier (cheque or money order; do not send cash). Post dated cheques are accepted for due dates.
Residents may also call into the office to pay their bills over the phone with a credit card.

Ensure that the amount on the cheque reflects the exact amount owing, and include the remittance portion of your tax and water bill. Note that payments are processed on business days only.

COMMUNITY MESSAGES

Virg McMillan

Virg shares her words of wisdom with the community:

Kim Asmussen

Kim shares his words of wisdom with the community:

Resource links

Provincial Ministry of Health – The Ontario Ministry of Health reports on the status of cases in Ontario each morning at 10:30 am
Thunder Bay District Health Unit – The Health Unit’s website contains links to credible sources of information for both the public and local health care providers
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

All public health officials agree that the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to follow typical flu precautions. These include the following: