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As of Wednesday January 5, 2022, at 12:01am the following services will be modified until further notice:

• Canada Summit Centre and Algonquin Theatre will be closed to the public until further notice. Registrants and ticket holders will be contacted directly by the Town.
• Huntsville Public Library will continue to remain open at a reduced capacity
• Lions Lookout and Port Sydney Skating Rinks will remain open for public use. While using the rinks, individuals are required to adhere to posted Provincial regulations such as 2m physical distancing and group outdoor gathering limits.

For full department and staff contact information visit the Contact Us page. For a full list of up-to-date information on Town facility closures and cancellations as a result of COVID-19 visit online at huntsville.ca/covid19.

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Effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the Municipal Office located at 1000 Taylor Court and Fire Station #1 located at 225 Taylor Road will be closed to walk-in customers. Staff are available to provide assistance via telephone and email during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen with modifications that take into account the province’s successful vaccination efforts.

These time-limited measures will help blunt transmission and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed as the province continues to accelerate its booster dose rollout.

The Town evaluates service delivery, including in-person services, on an ongoing basis and will continually update its website at bracebridge.ca with any changes to Town services as a result of COVID-19. Although the Municipal Office will be closed, we are still here to serve and respond to residents and visitors by telephone at (705) 645-5264 and through various virtual options on our website at www.bracebridge.ca. In some instances, Town staff will also be able to provide services by appointment.

For anyone who has general questions or inquiries, please refer to the list below:

• Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable – finance@bracebridge.ca

• Building or Building Inspections – building@bracebridge.ca

• By-Law Enforcement – bylaw@bracebridge.ca • Cemeteries – BBCemetery@bracebridge.ca

• Fire Department – admin@bracebridgefire.com

• Human Resources – humanresources@bracebridge.ca

• Planning Regulations or Planning Applications - planning@bracebridge.ca

• Property Taxes – propertytax@bracebridge.ca

• Public Works – publicworks@bracebridge.ca Please take advantage of our alternative payment options, including:

• Payments for tax bills via online or telephone banking - a drop slot is also available for payment, located at the entrance to the Municipal Office

• Parking tickets can be paid online

• Dog tags can be purchased at local pet stores

In addition to the Municipal Office and Fire Station #1, other Town facilities remain closed until further notice: • Muskoka Small Business Centre, schedule via online consultation booking system (158 Manitoba Street) • Oakley Village Square (1198 Vankoughnet Road) • Visitor Information Centre (3 Ecclestone Drive, Unit 1).

In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen with modifications that take into account the province’s successful vaccination efforts. These time-limited measures will help blunt transmission and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed as the province continues to accelerate its booster dose rollout.

In response to these measures, the Bracebridge Sportsplex and the Bracebridge Memorial Arena will be closed to the public effective January 4th at 11:00 p.m. until further notice.

Indoor recreation and cultural facilities close in response to Province of Ontario COVID-19 precautions (City of Kingston)

The following facilities remain closed until at least Jan. 26, 2022:

• All indoor recreation facilities including INVISTA Centre, Cataraqui / Kinsmen Arena, Memorial Centre, Centre 70, Rideau Heights Community Centre and Artillery Park Aquatic Centre.

• 1211 John Counter Blvd.

• City Hall administrative services, including the Payment Centre.

• Kingston Grand Theatre (Box Office will remain available by phone).

• The administrative office at Kingston Area Recycling Centre.

The following facilities, services and programs remain available to the public:

• Kingston Transit.

• Outdoor recreation amenities, including outdoor rinks.

• City Hall public restrooms on the lower basement, accessible via the amphitheatre.

• The Kingston Area Recycling Centre and Truck Scale remains open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Housing and Social Services at 362 Montreal St. Clients of provincial programs like Ontario Works are encouraged to contact their case manager prior to going into the office.

• Portsmouth Olympic Harbour will remain open to provide for vaccination and COVID-19 testing.

Access municipal services safely by phone or appointment