Municipality of Temagami

April 6, 2020
Temagami Update #12 on COVID-19

THANK YOU TO THE RESIDENTS OF TEMAGAMI FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND EFFORTS TOWARDS FLATTENING THE CURVE OF COVID-19.

The Municipality of Temagami is continually monitoring COVID-19 and is working closely with the Timiskaming Health Unit and community partners to take preventative measures and respond appropriately.

Easter weekend is soon approaching and we understand that this is typically a time to spend with family. But please ensure that you follow the directives of Canada, Ontario, and Temagami; by staying home and only going out for essential reasons.

The Province of Ontario has published an updated list of essential services that are permitted to continue operations. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOUR BUSINESS IS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE, PLEASE CALL THE PROVINCE AT 1-888-444-3659 or visit: List of essential workplaces | Ontario.

Due to the Provincial direction related to construction sites and building projects: THE MUNICIPALITY OF TEMAGAMI WILL NOT BE ISSUING ANY NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please visit: Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan for more information or call 1-800-622-6232.

Ontario's Action Plan in response to COVID-19 includes additional health care resources, support for people, jobs and employers. For more information, please call 1-800-267-8097 or visit: Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19

The Province has placed a fire restriction, effective April 3, over all of Ontario to help reduce the demands on emergency response systems during the COVID-19 crisis. This means you cannot have an outdoor fire, including the burning of grass, debris and campfires, even when using an outdoor fire grate, fireplace or fire pit.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF TEMAGAMI RELATED TO COVID-19 PLEASE EMAIL COMMUNICATE@TEMAGAMI.CA

CONFIRMED CASES IN NORTHERN ONTARIO
05 - Timiskaming
30 - Timmins/Porcupine 
26 - Sudbury
07 - North Bay/Parry Sound
08 - Algoma