COVID-19

Residents COVID-19

Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., a stay-at-home order is being issued requiring everyone to remain at home, with exceptions for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, getting exercise or for essential work.

Additional public health measures added to help stop the spread of COVID-19 include:

• Outdoor public events and gatherings restricted to 5 people, with exceptions

• Mandatory face covering in the indoor areas of businesses or organizations.

Ontario News Release – Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives

Due to this shutdown the following Township of Terrace Bay Facilities will be Closed until further notice:

Terrace Bay Community Centre Recreational Facilities – Fitness Room, Bowling Alley, Squash/Racquetball Courts, Curling Club, Arena & Meeting Rooms.

Terrace Bay Cultural Centre – Seniors Centre and Michael King Hall are Closed.

Terrace Bay Public Library – Open for curbside pick up only. Call the Library at 807.825.3315 x222

The Terrace Bay Municipal Office will remain OPEN from 10am to 8:00pm – Monday to Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm for payment of bills and purchase of landfill passes and garbage tags only.

Visitors to the building are reminded that it is mandatory to wear a mask and hand sanitize when entering the building.

The Terrace Bay Municipal Office is now OPEN from 10:00am to 9:30pm – Monday to Friday and Saturday – 10:00am to 4:00pm

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
Games Room

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: