As of July 16, 2021 the province has entered Step Three in the Roadmap to Reopen Ontario. Key changes in effect include:
Larger outdoor gatherings, events and attractions, including:
- Outdoor social gatherings and public events for up to 100 people
- Fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals and cultural attractions with capacity limits
Additional indoor services with larger numbers of people and restrictions in place, including:
- Indoor dining with no limits on number of patrons per table
- Retail and personal care services with capacity limited to ensure physical distancing
- Indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities with capacity limits
- Indoor religious services, rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services permitted with physical distancing
- Cinemas, concert, theatres, and other performing arts venues with capacity limits
- Museums, casinos and bingo halls with capacity limits
The Municipality of South Huron continues to put in place measures to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 in our communities. The situation is constantly being assessed and new information regarding impacts to municipal services will be provided here. We also have web pages for information on community and personal supports available and support programs for businesses to help recover from COVID-19 lock down impacts.
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People are urged to continue following the guidance of Huron Perth Public Health. Their Health Line intake phone line (1-888-221-2133) is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note that the Health Line intake phone has been experiencing high call volumes. If you have questions regarding COVID-19 testing locations or COVID-19 vaccinations, please contact the Huron Perth Public Health or visit Ontario's COVID-19 testing locations and COVID-19 Vaccine Information pages. |
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Status of Municipal Services
South Huron Council and staff are committed to providing essential municipal services to our communities. All municipal departments are available by phone or email for inquiries. For a list of municipal contacts, please visit our Contact Us page.
An update on the status of municipal services (both essential continued and suspended services) is provided below by service area. Please note the following measures are in effect until further notice.
| Administration and Licensing |
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In-person Services at Town Hall As of July 5th, Town Hall will reopen for in-person service by appointment only for commissioning and marriage licenses. Please note that bill payments will continue under the current process, described below. Payments The public is encouraged to use the information and online payment system available on the SouthHuron.ca website. In-person cheques may be deposited using the secure drop box outside the Main Street entrance to Town Hall. However, please be aware that processing times for mail will be longer than normal. By-law Enforcement Attendance for matters of immediate safety with COVID safety protocols, only |
| Building Department Services |
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Building services will continue and applications can be submitted by contacting the Building Department. In-person inspections on vacant new builds only, contact the Building Department to arrange inspections. |
| Development Services (Planning) |
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The following essential services will continue:
Revised Procedure for Public Meeting due to COVID-19 Pandemic: For applications requiring a public council meeting, these meetings will be held electronically in accordance with applicable legislation. In light of the requirement for physical distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, persons wishing to participate in the planning process are strongly encouraged to send their comments, questions or concerns via email, by mail or by telephone to the Planner or Clerk. Rebekah Msuya-Collison, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Municipality of South Huron 322 Main Street South, Exeter, ON, N0M 1S6 519-235-0310 extension 227 Craig Metzger, Senior Planner Huron County Planning & Development Department 519-524-8394 extension 3235 For those persons who wish to exercise their participation rights by making oral submissions rather than or in addition to submitting comments in writing, please note that Council meetings are being held electronically in response to the current situation. To join the electronic meeting, please contact the Clerk prior to 4:30 p.m. on the date of the Public Meeting to receive instructions. |
| Emergency Services |
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If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1. The following essential services will continue:
All non-emergency inspections have been suspended. |
| Finance |
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For property tax and utility bill payments please use one of the many alternative payment methods from our list with instructions for assistance. Accounts payable – vendor payments are still being processed. Please send your invoices to ap@southhuron.ca and sign up for electronic fund payments. Email ap@southhuron.ca to request sign up forms. |
| Garbage and Recycling curbside pickup |
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Public service at the South Huron Landfill will continue with COVID restrictions in place. Normal curbside pickup service by Bluewater Recycling Association continues. |
| Parks and Playgrounds |
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Parks and Playgrounds remain open. |
| Recreation Programming |
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Public skating will tentatively resume on Monday, October 4th 2021. Days and times will be released September 2021 - please visit our Public Skating page for more information. |
| Roads |
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Roads continue to be maintained in full regulatory compliance. The following essential services will continue:
To report an issue, please contact us through our Report a Problem form. For urgent service afterhours, please call 519.235.0310 extension 7. |
| South Huron Facilities - Arenas |
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The South Huron Recreation Centre/Exeter Arena will be accepting bookings as of Monday August 30th, 2021. The tentative start date for Stephen Arena is Monday September 20th, 2021. For more information please visit our Arenas page. |
| South Huron Facilities - Community Centres, Pools, and Small Halls |
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Rental services have resumed. Please visit our Rent a Facility page for more information. |
| South Huron Landfill |
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Public service at the South Huron Landfill will continue with COVID restrictions in place. The public is reminded that physical distancing safety measures remain in place and that cash will not be accepted (debit payment only). The South Huron Landfill will be open:
Please note the landfill will remain closed on Sundays and statutory holidays. Upon arrival, landfill customers will be asked to provide proof of South Huron residency (driver’s license) as the following landfill services are only available to residents of the municipality:
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| Spring and Fall Yard/Brush Curbside Collection |
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Fall Leaf Pickup- October 4, 2021 to October 29, 2021 Brush Pickup- Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Brush pickup is a single day pickup that occurs in the Fall only. Brush must be bundled and tied in four foot (4’) lengths or less. Please ensure all bags weigh no more than 23kg (50lbs). Staff will not pickup overweight bags or bags that contain other waste such as garbage or animal feces. All bags must be biodegradable paper bags. Please Note- Staff will pick-up weekly as weather permits. You may take your leaf and brush to the South Huron Landfill free of charge at any time. Please visit our website for the landfill operating hours. No bags will be picked up after the completion date and you will be responsible to dispose of your own leaf and brush.
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| Water Operations, Wastewater Treatment and Sewers |
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These services continue to be provided in full regulatory compliance.
The following services are temporarily suspended:
To report a water issue call 519-235-0310. For urgent service after hours, please call 519-235-0310 extension 7. |
Important COVID-19 Information and Resources
| Role of Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) |
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Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is working with all levels of government, as well as local partners and stakeholders to provide information and guidance on how to respond to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). HPPH provides updates through their Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update website. This site provides credible resources, guidance and local information for Huron and Perth, including:
HPPH has a dedicated Health Line (1-888-221-2133 extension 3267) for inquiries related to COVID-19 in Huron and Perth. The line is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note that the Health Line intake phone has been experiencing high call volumes. The Huron-Perth Public Health's COVID-19 Information: Workplaces, Employers, Employees page is dedicated to provide resources regarding workplace health and safety during COVID-19. |
| County of Huron |
| For information regarding COVID-19 related closures and cancellations for the County of Huron, visit their Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information page. |
| Province of Ontario's Response to COVID-19 |
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The provincial Ministry of Health provides information on the response and case numbers across Ontario through their 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) website. This site provides credible resources, guidance and information regarding COVID-19 in Ontario. Ontario Government's Online Assessment Tool was created for individuals who have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive to aid in determining how to seek further care. Business Openings On April 30, the Ontario Government has released a series of technical sector guidance documents for workplaces during the COVID-19 outbreak. These documents help support employers and employees in remaining safe in the workplace. The Huron-Perth Public Health's COVID-19 Information: Workplaces, Employers, Employees page is dedicated to provide resources regarding workplace health and safety during COVID-19. Below are other resources aimed to assist in ensuring the health and safety in the workplace during COVID-19:
The Ontario Government has launched a Ontario Together: help fight coronavirus page, which includes a directory of Find PPE Supplies which includes companies and suppliers who produce personal protective equipment (PPE) to help businesses protect their employees. Rapid Response Platform was created and supported by a number of industry partners in order to automatically match supply with demand for companies requiring PPE supplies. Provincewide RestrictionsOntario entered Step 3 in the Roadmap to Reopen Ontario as of July 16, 2021.
Provincial News Releases can be found on the Ontario Newsroom page:
For a complete list of all emergency orders enacted by the Government of Ontario in response to COVID-19, visit their Emergency Information page. |
| Government of Canada's Response to COVID-19 |
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Public Health Agency of Canada provides information on current cases, risk to Canadians, and updates through their Coronovirus disease (COVID-19) webpage. The webpage includes a COVID-19 Virtual Assistant (headset icon located at the bottom right corner of the page) that can assist individuals in finding the COVID-19 information they are looking for. The Government of Canada has developed a COVID-19 Economic Response Plan which will support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the pandemic. The following laws have been put in place by the Government of Canada: |
| Attention Travellers: Government of Canada Extends Quarantine Measure and Travel Retrictions |
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May 21, 2021 - Government of Canada Extends Quarantine Measures and Travel Restrictions |
| Enforcement of Provincial and Federal Orders |
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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have the authority to uphold federal and provincial orders (laws). If you have concerns about an order violation, residents are encouraged to call the Ontario Provincial Police non-emergency line (1-888-310-1122). DO NOT call 9-1-1 unless you need emergency service. Please note, there may be some adjustments to all non-emergency services administered by the OPP. |
| Community Resources and Personal Support Services |
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See our new page dedicated to listing community resources and personal support services to help people get through these difficult times. |
| Business Resources |
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See our new page dedicated to listing support programs to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 lock down. |
South Huron's Response to COVID-19
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As per provincial regulations, the Municipality of South Huron has developed a Workplace Safety Plan. The COVID-19 event continues to evolve rapidly. Since the start of the pandemic our management team has been implementing measures to keep our communities safe. Some of our strategies and tactics include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Read our news releases and public notices |
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All South Huron news and notices can be found on our News and Notices page:
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Help Do Local Good
The Municipality of South Huron has partnered with the United Way Perth-Huron on a “caremongering” initiative to connect those most affected by COVID-19 with those willing to lend a hand.
- An Urgent Needs Fund that has been established to support individuals and families cope with the economic and emotional fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak.
- An Emergency Community Support Fund for Organizations serving vulnerable populations.
- Volunteer sign-up to coordinate those able to contribute their time and energy to helping others in the community.
- Information and resources for the community, including the 211 community information line.
Additional ways to get involved are to contact them by email at reception@perthhuron.unitedway.ca or call 519-271-7730 to leave a phone number and briefly describe how and where you can help.
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