Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Impacts on Municipal Services
The Town of Penetanguishene continues to monitor news and updates concerning COVID-19 in order to ensure we work to keep our community members safe. With the recent announcement regarding the implementation of Phase 2, we want to remind residents that the Town is working hard to open areas that have been closed and affected by the COVID-19 regulations. To make sure you as community members can stay involved and up to date we encourage you to subscribe to our website email subscription service.
OPP Reporting Tool:
We remind residents that OPP ask that you report allegations of non-compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act by phoning 1-888-310-1122 or utilizing the online reporting tool at opp.ca/reporting.
Community Ambassadors: Job Posting
Starting Monday, July 6 the Town will be implementing Community Ambassadors. These Town employees will be providing public education on provincial directives related to the pandemic to those using municipal facilities and monitoring the splash pad. Ambassadors will not have the capacity to issue tickets related to non-compliance however will be equipped with appropriate reporting tools.
The Town is currently recruiting one Community Ambassador. Interested parties should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@penetanguishene.ca or visit our webpage for more information.
Fire Ban:
Please be advised that a complete fire ban for the Town of Penetanguishene has been issued as of Friday July 3, 2020. This ban has been issued in response to the lack of rain and current dry conditions. Conditions will be monitored daily. Residents will be advised when the ban is lifted.
Full List of Open/Closed Amenities:
The following chart is available on our webpage and will be updated regularly.
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Indoor Facilities |
Open/Closed |
Safety Measures in Place |
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Town Hall |
CLOSED until further notice |
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Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Achieves |
CLOSED until further notice – In Review |
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Penetanguishene Library |
OPEN – Adjusted hours. |
View here for hours of operation and other information. |
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Public Works Building
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CLOSED until further notice |
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Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre |
CLOSED until further notice |
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Outdoor Facilities |
Open/Closed |
Safety Measures in Place |
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Parks |
OPEN |
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Trails |
OPEN |
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Skate Park |
OPEN |
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Playgrounds |
CLOSED |
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Washrooms |
OPEN |
Hours have been adjusted to 10AM-6PM
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Beaches |
OPEN
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Splash Pad |
CLOSED – In Progress. Opening Tuesday July 7th, |
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Sports Courts: Pickle Ball, Tennis, Basketball. |
OPEN |
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Bocce Ball Courts |
OPEN |
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Boat Launch |
OPEN
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Wharf |
OPEN Please note until further notice; Tourist Information Centre and showers remain closed.
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Sports fields |
OPEN |
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Dog Park |
OPEN |
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Pavilions & Gazebos |
OPEN Rotary Pavilion will open Tuesday July 7 |
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Amphitheatre |
CLOSED |
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Fitness Equipment |
CLOSED |
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Babysitting Course: July 12th
The Town of Penetanguishene will be offering a babysitting course for youth ages 12+. The full details for the course and registration forms are available here. Please note this course has a maximum of 8 participants and will be first come first serve.
Francophone Community Grant:
The Ontario Government is supporting Ontario's Francophone community with the launch of the 2020-21 Francophone Community Grants Program to help implement new projects and initiatives. The deadline to submit your cultural or economic project is August 5. The full details are listed here.
Ask the Expert: Businesses Assistance
On July 9, North Simcoe Businesses are invited to Ask an Expert: Legal Advice on What Businesses Can Do to Survive the Crisis to virtually learn about how to best respond to and manage the many challenges that threaten your business daily. Register here
Business Assistance Programs:
North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation (NSCFDC) under a Regional Relief and Recovery Fund: NSCFDC will focus on assisting “main street” businesses, such as retail shops, restaurants, corner stores, and businesses of strategic importance to their communities, with loans up to $40,000. https://nscfdc.on.ca/_en/RRRFProgram
Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS): EDCNS is providing “Open for Business” recovery kits. For more information please visit: https://www.edcns.ca/business-recovery-2020
Recently available for Penetanguishene businesses is access to the Digital Main Street Program who give assistance and consultation to business to assist in using digital technology. Contact the Southern Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) for more information by telephone at: 705-446-3355 or by email at sbec@collingwood.ca.
Town Council:
Penetanguishene Council has had the opportunity to meet for regular council meetings through an online video conferencing system. The next meeting will be July 8th 2020 at 7PM. Agendas and Minutes continue to be available on our website. The public is welcome to join these meetings virtually. If you are interested in taking part at the next meeting or if you have any questions or concerns please contact the Town Clerk, Stacey Cooper at705-549-7453 or scooper@penetanguishene.ca
Contacting the Town:
We encourage residents to reach out to Town Staff with questions and/or concerns. A full staff directory with email and phone numbers for specific departments is listed here. Please clearly leave your name, address, phone # and email address and a detailed message on the purpose of your call, to ensure that the appropriate Staff member can respond to your voicemail.