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.
Current Press Release:
January 13th, 2021 - Mayor Twolan implores residents to stay home
Municipal Office |
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As a result of the Provincewide Shutdown the Municipal Office at 21 Queen Street and the Hub at 46 Queen Street will remain closed to the public until further notice. Staff will be available by appointment, phone or e-mail by contacting 519-395-3735 or info@huronkinloss.com. |
Recreation Facilities |
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Effective December 24, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. all Recreation Facilities in the Township of Huron-Kinloss will be closed until further notice including:
For more information please contact our Community Services Department by email or by calling 519-395-2909. The Lucknow & District Sports Complex will be closed from December 24th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. until the province permits re-opening. If you have questions about the Lucknow & District Sports Complex please contact 519-528-3002 ext. 1 or lucrec@hurontel.on.ca. |
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 |
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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As a result of the Province wide shut down The Hub, located at 46 Queen St. will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff will be available 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
| Past Public Notices |
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December 22nd, 2020 Provincial Shut Down Information Bulletin September 21, 2020 - Province Limits the Size of Social Gatherings Information Bulletin June 26, 2020 - Splash Pads and Seasonal Washrooms Open Information Bulletin June 15, 2020 - Day Camps Cancelled Information Bulletin June 2, 2020 - Recreation Facility Closures Extended Until June 30 Information Bulletin May 28, 2020 - Beaches Open Press Release May 14, 2020 - Open Air Fire Ban Revoked in the Township of Huron-Kinloss Press Release May 7, 2020 - Garage and/or Yard Sales CORRECTION from Grey-Bruce Health Unit Press Release May 6, 2020 - Garage and/or Yard Sales Prohibited in Grey/Bruce Press Release April 30, 2020 - Burn Ban Order in Effect for all of Huron-Kinloss Press Release April 17, 2020 – COVID-19 Enforcement News & Updates April 15, 2020 – Temporary Yard Waste Disposal Sites Press Release April 3, 2020 – Chief Fire Officials Issue Full Burn Ban Information Bulletin April 2, 2020 – Message From the Ripley-Huron Fire Department About COVID-19 Information Bulletin March 25, 2020 – Huron Landfill Site Closed to General Public News Release March 13, 2020 - Township Recreational Programming and Facility Rentals Cancelled
Mayor's Address to ResidentsMayor Twolan's Address to Residents April 8, 2020 |
| Community Support Information |
Those without internet access, or who require service in a language other than English or French, can contact 211 at any time by dialing 211, 1-877-330-3213 (toll free) or 1-888-340-1001 for TTY service. |
| Other Helpful Resources |
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The Township of Huron-Kinloss will continue to gather information and updates from the County of Bruce, The Grey Bruce Health Unit, the Province of Ontario and other health agencies and will provide new information to residents when available.
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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.