COVID-19
The Township of Huron-Kinloss declared a State of Emergency on March 23, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Township staff is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, for up-to-date information check this page regularly and follow us on Facebook or Twitter or contact us at (519) 395-3735 or by email.
Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen is a three-step plan to safely reopen the province and lift public health measures based on the province-wide vaccination rate and improvements in key public health and health care indicators. As of July 16, 2021, Ontario moved into Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Reopening.
However, Grey-Bruce Public Health, issued a Media Release on July 15, 2021 advising that Grey Bruce will enter a modified Step 3, with strong recommendations from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Arra, instead of regulatory orders to contain the spread of COVID-19.
These recommendations include:
• Limits on private gatherings – 25 people for outdoor gatherings and 5 people for indoor gatherings
• Strongly encouraged to dine outdoors
• Workplaces and patrons follow public health measures, especially gyms, cinemas, and fast food locations.
• Church services and attendees, specifically wedding receptions, follow public health measures.
• Personal service settings and salons continue to require masks be worn, as in Step 2.
Visit the provincial website for Reopening Ontario for full details.
Current Press Release:
July 21, 2021 - Grey-Bruce Public Health to Hold COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic in Ripley
Municipal Office |
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The Huron-Kinloss Municipal Office, located at 21 Queen St., Ripley, is currently open by appointment only. To book an appointment, phone or e-mail by contacting 519-395-3735 or info@huronkinloss.com. |
Recreation Facilities |
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Effective May 22, 2021 All Township of Huron-Kinloss outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields will re-open including:
Outdoor playgrounds and outdoor play structures are OPEN. The Ripley-Huron Community Centre, Lucknow Town Hall meeting space, and Point Clark Community Centre will be closed until further notice. For more information please contact our Community Services Department by email or by calling 519-395-2909. Please contact the Lucknow & District Sports Complex at 519-528-3002 ext. 1 or lucrec@hurontel.on.ca for more information on operating hours. |
Public Works - Garbage and Recycling |
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Garbage and recycling pick-up in the Township of Huron-Kinloss will continue as scheduled. To learn more about garbage and recycling in the Township of Huron-Kinloss visit our garbage and recycling pages. You can subscribe for reminders about your pick-up schedule on the BAWSR website. The Huron Landfill remains open, operating hours are:
*These hours may be affected by the Christmas Holidays Yard Waste Depots are open 24-hours/day
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Fire Department |
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The Township of Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services will continue to provide emergency response services from both the Lucknow and Ripley Fire Stations without delay or interruption. Both Fire Stations are closed to the public. |
Finance |
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Taxes and Municipal Payments will continue to be processed. For all tax inquiries, questions about payments, or concerns, please contact the Treasury Department at 519-395-3735.
Pre-authorized payments and previously submitted post dated cheques will continue to be processed as usual unless you contact the Township office at 519-395-3735 or by email to make changes. Notification must be received at least one week prior to the scheduled date to allow time to process the change. Please remember that pre-authorized payment plans are designed to equalize your payments throughout the year and delaying payments will affect the remainder due for the year. |
Building, Planning and By-Law |
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The Building & Planning Department continues to operate. Residents wishing to apply for a building permits can email the Building Department or use the online permitting system. Completed applications may be submitted by mail, e-mail or delivered the drop box located at the Municipal Office. Inspections can be scheduled by email or by phone, 519-395-3735.
By-Law Enforcement continues to operate. To report By-Law complaints please contact (519)-395-3735 or for emergencies contact (519)-395-3844; response time will vary based on the nature of the complaint. |
The Hub |
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The Hub, located at 46 Queen St. will be open by appointment only. To book an appointment please contact Lauren at leby@huronkinloss.com or 519-395-4225. |
Business Information |
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We are communicating information and opportunities available for businesses through our Do Business Huron-Kinloss Facebook page. The Township has launched a COVID-19 Business Supports webpage and a Business directory to assist business owners find the support they need and advertise to consumers. For more information about our business supports please contact our Business & Economic Officer by email or by calling 519-395-3735.
For any businesses in Huron-Kinloss who are unsure of whether they are deemed essential by the Province of Ontario, the Stop the Spread hotline is available to answer these questions. Anyone with questions or concerns can call the province's Stop the Spread hotline at 1-888-444-3659. |
Resources
Report a Problem
To report a service request or issue download the Huron-Kinloss Connects mobile app from the Google Play or Apple App Store or visit the report a problem web portal.
For after-hours emergencies regarding municipal issues, please call 1-866-299-5199
For emergencies related to the COVID-19 pandemic please contact Grey Bruce Public Health at 1-800-263-3456 or South Bruce O.P.P. non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.