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As the 2019 Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the health and wellbeing of Wellesley Township residents remains our top priority. The Township is working closely with area municipalities, the Region of Waterloo, the Ministry of Health, provincial and national partners to respond.
Waterloo Region Public Health and Emergency Services is the primary source of information and guidance to the Township of Wellesley as we all work together to keep residents safe and informed on the status of 2019 Novel Coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health are providing updated information and advisories frequently and have answers to many of the questions you will have.
COVID-19 Vaccination Pre-registration (redirected to the Region of Waterloo)
Symptoms and Treatment
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If you think you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, use the Ministry of Health COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to help determine how to seek further care.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary from person to person. They may also vary in different age groups. Some of the more commonly reported symptoms include:
- new or worsening cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- temperature equal to or over 38 degrees Celsius
- feeling feverish
- chills
- fatigue or weakness
- muscle or body aches
- new loss of smell or taste
- headache
- gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting)
- feeling very unwell
Children tend to have abdominal symptoms and skin changes or rashes.
Severe symptoms
If you have severe symptoms (such as severe difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, feeling confused or unsure of where you are, or losing consciousness):
- Call 911
- Go to the hospital emergency department and advise them of your symptoms and travel history, if applicable
You do not need a phone assessment by Region of Waterloo Public Health to access appropriate healthcare from your health care provider or an emergency department if you are experiencing severe symptoms. Always call ahead when seeking care.
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Media Releases and Updates
Media Releases and Notices
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Media Releases
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January 20, 2022 Ontario to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures
January 4, 2022 Ontario temporarily moving to modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen
December 20, 2021 Township of Wellesley addresses safety measures to manage Omicron variant
December 17, 2021 Temporary Office Closure
July 13, 2021 Waterloo Moving to Step 3 on Friday
May 21, 2021 Provincial plan to safely reopen Waterloo Region
March 15, 2021 Vaccination clinic opens today in Wellesley
March 15, 2021 Community Care Concepts and Kiwanis Transit Partnering to Offer Free Transportation for Seniors to Vaccination Clinics
March 11, 2021 Area Townships collaborate with rural community support agencies to form the Rural Recovery Coordinating Committee
February 12, 2021 Waterloo Region transitions to Red-Control category; some municipal facilities and recreation programs to re-open under phased approach
January 14, 2021 Local municipalities adjust operations as provincial stay-at-home orders take effect
December 21, 2020 Region of Waterloo under 28 day Province-wide Shutdown
November 25, 2020 Red-Control category changes for recreation in Waterloo Region
November 20, 2020 Region and area municipalities urge residents to stay home as Province moves Waterloo Region to Red-Control level
June 11, 2020 Township to gradually reopen some community amenities in line with Province's Stage 2 announcement
May 27, 2020 Region and area municipalities making plans to reopen administrative buildings
May 20, 2020 Township extends financial and economic supports in response to COVID-19 challenges
May 20, 2020 Township of Wellesley to reopen some outdoor recreational amenities
May 14, 2020 Area Municipalities Relax Rules at Parks and Open Spaces
May 4, 2020 Region of Waterloo Community Gardens Re-open
May 1, 2020 Announcing the Wellesley Residents Support Fund
April 29, 2020 Area municipalities extend closure of municipal administrative and operations facilities
April 23, 2020 Supporting Township of Wellesley Businesses
April 15, 2020 Township of Wellesley extend cancellations to June 30, 2020
April 1, 2020 Area Municipalities extend closure of facilities, cancellations
March 26, 2020 Township Approves Financial and Economic Support
March 25, 2020 Message from Chair Karen Redman
March 25, 2020 Declaration of Emergency
March 25, 2020 Region of Waterloo and municipalities declare State of Emergency
March 17, 2020 All Remaining Municipal Facilities to Close to the Public
March 17, 2020 Additional Public Health Measures
March 15, 2020 COVID-19 Update from Waterloo Region Municipalities
March 15, 2020 COVID-19 update from Wilmot Family Resource Centre
March 13, 2020 Updates on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 11, 2020 Region of Waterloo Public Health Weekly Stakeholder Bulletin
March 10, 2020 COVID -19 Situation Report - Global Threat of Coronavirus
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Notices
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January 14, 2021 Building Department Notice #4 COVID-19 Effects on Operations
January 7, 2021 Building Department Notice #3 - Covid-19 Effects on Operations
October 28, 2020 Safe recreation guidelines in Waterloo Region: Check before you Rec!
June 12, 2020 Province's Stage 2 Reopening Plan - Outdoor Patio
April 17, 2020 Coordinated COVID-19 Response Newsletter #3
April 10, 2020 Coordinated COVID-19 Response Newsletter #2
April 8, 2020 Building Department Notice # 2 - COVID-19 Effects
April 7, 2020 Who to Contact - COVID-19 Fact Sheet
April 3, 2020 Coordinated COVID-19 Response Newsletter #1
March 20, 2020 Playgrounds and Skateboard Parks Closed
March 20, 2020 Message from Community Care Concepts
March 19, 2020 Building Department Notice - COVID-19 Effects on Operations
March 16, 2020 Buying Habits during Coronavirus Outbreak - Statement from the Mayor
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Additional Information
Virtual Council Meetings
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Following the Provincial emergency order prohibiting public events and social gatherings of more than five people, Council chambers will be closed to the public until further notice.
Council has allowed electronic participation and remote meetings during the pandemic. This will allow Council to continue holding meetings while practicing physical distancing.
Council and Committee meetings will resume, and regular agendas will continue to be posted online Friday afternoon before the meeting. Any questions or comments for Council should continue to be forwarded to Grace Kosch, Municipal Clerk at clerk@wellesley.ca before noon on the day of the meeting.
An audio recording of the Council and Committee meetings will be posted online via YouTube for public viewing.
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Township Services and Facility Closures
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The Region of Waterloo moved to the Red-Control category of the Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework on February 16 at 12:01 a.m. For more information review the details of the Provincial Framework and the Reopening Ontario Act. If you have questions about what will be open or impacts to your business or employment, call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.
Waterloo Region residents should consider COVID-19 to be widely circulating in the community. Residents are encouraged to stay home and only go out for essential purposes. For details review the guidelines for social interactions.
December 22, 2020
Effective December 24th at 12:00 noon, all Township buildings including the Township Administration Office are closed to the public until at least January 25th, 2021 unless public access is required to deliver critical services. Residents are requested to access services through our website, by email or telephone. Visit the Contact Us page of the Township website to contact staff directly.
The Township Administration Office remains closed to the public, with staff available by phone or email during regular office hours. Please use the Contact Us menu to reach out to staff by email or phone.
The following facilities are closed effective March 16 to June 30, 2020:
- Hawkesville Community Centre
- Linwood Recreation Complex
- St. Clements Arena and Community Centre
- Wellesley Arena and Community Centre
- Region of Waterloo Public Library - Linwood Branch
- Region of Waterloo Public Library - St. Clements Branch
- Region of Waterloo Public Library - Wellesley Branch
- All Wellesley Township playgrounds, sports fields, dog parks, basketball and tennis courts, outdoor community gardens, park shelters and skateboard parks
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Cancellations
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Day Camps
The Province has issued guidance to licensed childcare providers which requires active screening for program participants, staff and volunteers. Municipally-run children's programs, including March Break day camps do not have the capacity or resources to enact this recommended practice. As a result, all day camps will be cancelled from March 16 to June 30.
Recreation Programs and Activities
All recreation programs and activities offered in municipal facilities including community centres are cancelled effective March 16 to June 30. Residents are encouraged to contact their respective program organizer for more information. Recreation staff are in the process of contacting all users who have facility bookings with the Township up until June 30, 2020. If you have a booking and we have not contacted you, please contact us at 519-699-4611.
Public Libraries and municipally-operated museums and galleries
Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo rural library branches along with municipally-operated museums and galleries will be closed to the public effective March 16 to June 30.
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How we're preventing the spread of COVID-19
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- Staff are implementing all recommendations to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Region of Waterloo Region Public Health Acting Medical Officer of Health as they are received from both the Government of Canada and the Chief Medical Officer of Health of Ontario
- Increased signage of good hygiene and disease prevention practices have been posted in all Township facilities
- No public meetings or facility rentals are being booked until further notice
- Increased cleaning procedures have been adopted for high touch surfaces at Township facilities
- Township emergency management staff are meeting frequently to address urgent concerns and to plan for the potential escalation of risk if directed by Public Health
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Who to Contact
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Resources for Township of Wellesley Businesses
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Requests for Supplies, Innovation and Ideas to help combat COVID-19
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Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region
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| The Region of Waterloo, all seven area municipalities, Waterloo EDC (Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation) and local partners have created the Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) to help all types of local businesses cope with challenges caused by COVID-19. |
Wellesley Township Area Business Resources
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In an effort to support local businesses and the community through these challenging times, a Wellesley Township Businesses and Shopping Facebook Page has been created to compile a list of and help promote area restaurants offering pickup/delivery services and local businesses offering online shopping, curbside pickup or delivery. A Google Database spreadsheet of area businesses will be created from submissions.
Enter your business information here to be added to the list.
In an effort to support local businesses and the community through these challenging times, a Wellesley Township Businesses and Shopping Facebook Page has been created to compile a list of and help promote area restaurants that are offering pickup/delivery service as well as retailers offering online shopping, curbside pickup or delivery. A Google database spreadsheet of area businesses will created from submissions.
In an effort to support local businesses and the community through these challenging times, a Wellesley Township Businesses and Shopping Facebook Page has been created to compile a list of and help promate area restaurants that are offering pickup/delivery service as well as retailers offering online shopping, curbside pickup or delivery. A Google database spreadsheet of area businesses will created from submissions.
In an effort to support local businesses and the community through these challenging times, a Wellesley Township Businesses and Shopping Facebook Page has been created to compile a list of and help promate area restaurants that are offering pickup/delivery service as well as retailers offering online shopping, curbside pickup or delivery. A Google database spreadsheet of area businesses will created from submissions.
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Economic Development Contacts
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Additional Resources
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