COVID-19 Update
The Township of Centre Wellington's has full confidence in our local healthcare system and are committed to working closely with local hospitals, health care and community partners, Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Public Health, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Public Health Ontario and national partners to monitor and respond accordingly to the COVID-19 situation.
The province is now in Step Three of its roadmap to reopening, a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health restrictions. Outdoor gatherings, non-essential retail, day camps and more can once again be enjoyed, in limited capacity.
These changes include the following impacts to township programs and services:
- Outdoor fitness classes, outdoor groups in personal training and outdoor individual/team sport training to be permitted. If a member of the community would like to offer an outdoor class/program to the public on Township property, please contact staff to obtain a permit.
- Day camp registration is now open. We are excited to offer modified in-person day camps for children six to twelve years of age. Our camps are planned with limited capacity to ensure safety and will be held outdoors as much as possible. Camps will take place at the Elora Community Centre, with the exception of one week at the CW Community Sportsplex. The change in location to Elora has been made due to the Wellington Guelph Public Health vaccination clinic currently taking place at the CW Community Sportsplex. For more information and to register, visit www.centrewellington.ca/daycamps
- The Elora Fergus Tourism Information Centre is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
- Public washrooms at the Tourism Centre as well as outdoor washroom facilities at Bissell Park, Elora Community Centre, Forfar Park and the Fergus Weigh Scale building will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Staff are currently working on opening the Southridge, O’Brien Park and Victoria Park Fergus washrooms.
- Sports fields are open for training with three metres physical distancing. To reserve a field, please contact staff.
- Outdoor amenities remain open with rules in place to ensure the safety of all our residents. Splash pads at Millburn Park in Fergus and the new Nora Carlaw pad at O’Brien Park are open. Please follow the rules posted at the parks so that we can continue to have them open to the public.
- The Elora Municipal Office, the CW Community Sportsplex (the vaccination clinic will still operate by Wellington Dufferin Public Health unit), the Elora Community Sportsplex, the Victoria Park Seniors Centre, Fergus Grand Theatre and Belwood Hall will remain closed to the public.
- Township staff will be available to assist and service residents by electronic means only. Phones will continue to be answered between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday at 519-846-9691, general email inquiries can be sent to clerks@centrewellington.ca and service requests such as purchasing of dog tags and burn permits are available online at www.centrewellington.ca/permits.
- Essential transportation, water and wastewater services will continue to operate on a priority basis to support our community.
- Cemetery services will be provided by appointment only. Please call 519-846-9691 ext. 240 to schedule an appointment.
- At this time, building permits will only be accepted electronically through email. All applicable forms and documents can be emailed to building@centrewellington.ca. If residents do not have the ability to apply electronically, applications can left at the municipal drop box outside the main doors of the Township Office in Elora. All other Building Division services will be conducted online, by email at building@centrewellington.ca or by calling 519-846-9691 ext. 907. Visit the building webpage for more information.
- Community halls, meeting rooms, the fitness centre and weight room and the Aquatic Centre at the CW Community Sportsplex will remain closed due to the vaccination clinic operation.
- The Victoria Park Seniors Centre will continue to operate virtually. For our seniors who still wish to work out, attend online seminars, virtual games and social programs from the comfort of their own home – our virtual zoom sessions will continue to take place. For more information, visit www.centrewellington.ca/seniorscentre
- All Township playgrounds, trails, designated off-leash dog parks, skateparks, basketball & tennis courts and sportsfields are open.
The province will remain at each step for at least 21 days to evaluate any impacts on key public health and health system indicators. At the end of the 21 days, they will evaluate vaccination rates and look for positive trends in other key public health and health system indicators. If trends in key public health and health system indicators are positive, the province will move to the next step two weeks after the following vaccination thresholds have been met.
The Township will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments to services as needed.
We will update this page when new information is available, click the blue "subscribe to this page" button at the bottom of the page to get updates as soon as we post them. We are also posting regular updates on social media. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
If you cannot find the answer to your question, please email us, or give us a call at 519-894-9691
| County of Wellington and Member Municipalities Emergency Declaration |
| As a result of the #COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Wellington along with its seven member municipalities have declared an emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990. Read the full media release issued by the County of Wellington here. |
| Building Permits |
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In response to COVID-19 and to limit the spread, Building Services has made some operational changes to ensure the safety of our staff. Building inspections will only be conducted in accordance with the following strict protocols:
Applications for Building Permits will be accepted by email.
Tarion has addressed delays in construction and closing dates, please view the Tarion COVID-19 Advisory for more information. |
| Closures and Cancellations |
Facility closures
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| Face Coverings |
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Effective 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2020, Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health for the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit, has ordered all persons who own or operate a Commercial Establishment in the jurisdiction of the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit., to:
For more information on face coverings, and to read the media release, click here. |
| Financial Support |
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To ease the burden to Centre Wellington tax payers:
Changes announced by Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Property taxation is based on the assessed value of properties. In Ontario these assessments are updated every four years. The next property valuation update, known as a reassessment, had been scheduled to be completed by the MPAC in 2020 for the 2021 taxation year. Therefore, MPAC would have issued new assessments for more than five million properties beginning this spring. However the government is postponing the reassessment. To support those facing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, the County and all seven member municipalities intend to waive all penalties and interest on both tax and water/sewer payments on 2020 amounts for 60 days from the due date. Read the full media release issued by the County of Wellington here. |
| How to protect you and your family |
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When using outdoor recreation facilities, members of the public are asked to:
As the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic continues to unfold and new information is released so fast that it feels hard to keep up, it’s important to take a step back and focus on what you can control to best support you and your family’s mental health. For more information on COVID-19, and tips on taking care of your mental health during social distancing and social isolation, please click here. Visit the Wellington Dufferin-Guelph Public Health website for more information on COVID-19, testing and precautions during the pandemic. |
| News Room |
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Weekend road closures to support downtown businesses - May 27 Township opens some outdoor amenities - May 22 Outdoor Amenity Update - May 15 CW Youth Council launches #CWCares movement - May 11 Township projects moving forward - May 11 Managing the Impacts of COVID-19 - May 5 Mutual Agreement will see a section of the Elora Cataract Trail re-open - May 1 Park & Sport field maintenance to resume - April 29 Connect CW offers new virtual experiences for residents at home - April 27 New website promotes shopping local in CW during COVID-19 - April 21 Township extends facility closures and cancels programming up to Friday, July 3 - April 20 Economic Recovery Efforts have begun in CW - April 16 COVID-19 Update - Thursday, April 2 Community Services Update - Tuesday, March 31 Finance Services Update - Friday, March 27 Building Services Update - Tuesday, March 24 COVID-19 Update - Sunday, March 22 Township closes all municipal facilities to the public - Tuesday, March 17 Township makes further cancellations and program changes - Monday, March 16 |
| Re-opening Ontario and the Township of Centre Wellington |
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The Township will take the lead from the Province to ensure the safety of our residents and staff to outline our re-opening framework. This will be developed over the next few weeks and communicated to the public. Infrastructure staff have developed tips for businesses in regards to water quality considerations for re-opening of businesses.
Township of Centre Wellington Parks Assumption of Risk during COVID-19 |
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Support for businesses |
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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting businesses locally and globally. Centre Wellington Economic Development is here to support you and staff are busy updating our website to showcase business support resources. Learn more about resources and information to assist you during this time of uncertainty. |
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The Council of Centre Wellington has continued to meet virtually throughout the COVID-19 pandemic To find out when council meetings take place, to stream live or for more information, click here. |
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Helpful Links |
Emergency Planning & Preparedness
The Township of Centre Wellington is committed to providing emergency services to everyone in the community. Below is information you can use to prepare your family in the event of an emergency.
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72-hour kit |
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Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. By preparing for emergencies, individuals and communities can reduce the impact emergencies have on lives and property. To help your family prepare for an emergency, view our |
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Build an emergency plan |
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Whether it's a fire or an emergency, it's important to have a safety plan in place to ensure your family can evacuate the house safely.
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Emergency Response Plan |
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The Township has established an Emergency Response Plan. The plan outlines actions and coordination of services, agencies and personnel to provide the earliest possible response to an emergency. The plan is tested and updated annually in coordination with the County of Wellington through community exercises. |
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Local Weather and Forecasts |
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For the latest on Weather Conditions and Local Forecasts, visit the Environment Canada Weather Office. |
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Emergency Management Contacts |
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County of Wellington Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)
Chantalle Pellizzari |
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Emergency Resources |
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Following are some additional resources for emergency situations that you might find helpful: General Information Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness
Ministry of Transportation Traveller's Information
Environment Canada - Weather Updates Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada |
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Chantalle Pellizzari
Planning Coordinator
1 MacDonald Square, Elora, ON, N0B 1S0
T.: 519.846.9691 x241
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