Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01am the Government of Ontario is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes. News Release issued Jan 12, 2021 available on Ontario Newsroom.
Facility and program updates
As recommendations, directions and guidelines provided to us by the Government of Ontario change, please refer to this page frequently for up-to-date local information:
Facilities and amenities |
Effective Saturday December 26, 2020 at 12:01am the Ontario Government will implement a Provincewide Shutdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The current COVID-19 Response Framework will be paused while the impacts of these time-limited measures are evaluated. As a result of this shutdown, Huntsville’s Town Hall and Canada Summit Centre will be closed to the public until further notice starting Thursday December 24, 2020 at 12:00pm (noon). All registered programming will be postponed. Masks or face coverings are required in all indoor premises of businesses, organizations and on public transit systems in Simcoe Muskoka. Read the FAQs about face coverings, on myhuntsville.ca. Town of Huntsville face masks are for sale in support of Mental Health. Contact us at 705-789-1751 to order one.BuildingsTown hall - online services available, email and by phoneAs a result of the provincewide shutdown, Town Hall doors will be closed to the public until further notice starting Thursday, December 24, 2020. Please contact us using one of these methods:
Muskoka Heritage Place - by phone and emailAs a result of the provincewide shutdown, Muskoka Heritage Place doors will be closed to the public until further notice starting Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Canada Summit Centre - by phone and email As a result of the provincewide shutdown, Canada Summit Centre doors will be closed to the public until further notice starting Thursday, December 24, 2020. Please contact us using one of these methods: Canada Summit Centre and Active Living Centre - by phone and emailPlease contact us: Algonquin Theatre - closedThe Theatre, Box Office, and Partners Hall are currently closed.
Huntsville Fire Hall and Port Sydney Fire Hall - by phone and emailEmergency services are still available. In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1 Please contact us: Huntsville Public Library - onlineServices available online and by zero-contact method called Library-to-Go on the huntsvillelibrary.ca website. Madill Public Works Yard - by phone and emailPlease contact us:
AmenitiesResidents are asked to obey all posted signage in all locations, practice 2m physical distance, and use caution when accessing:
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Programs and events |
All programs temporarily on hold during Provincewide Shutdown as of December 26, 2020.
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Community supports
Community concern or violation reporting |
COVID-19 concerns
Outdoor burningTo report outdoor burning:
For current rating and information, visit our outdoor burning page. |
Community support |
Need family support?COVIDwithKids provides a toolkit for coping with kids at home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Need food and support?The District of Muskoka is maintaining an ongoing list of community food and delivery programs available to area residents. Please select the "Town of Huntsville" menu item. Want to help within the community?
Reconnect with Arts, Culture and TourismOntario has created the new virtual hub Ontario Live to promote and support the Province's tourism and cultural industries. |
Financial/business support and recovery |
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Public health and awareness
If you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19, you must go to an Assessment Centre instead of a pharmacy for testing. To get the latest information about if/where you should be tested, visit www.ontario.ca/covidtest
Testing and assessment
COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre in Huntsville | ||||
Who should be testedBased on the Ontario Government’s current COVID-19 testing guidelines, individuals are assessed for COVID-19 testing based on certain criteria. Anyone who would like a COVID-19 test at the Huntsville location must pre-screen themselves or loved ones prior to attending to ensure they are eligible for a test:
Note: as per Ontario Health guidelines, tests are no longer being provided for travellers. Appointments and hoursHuntsville COVID-19 assessment centre accepts walk-in appointments as well as pre-booked appointments and is open for testing and assessment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am until 1:00pm.
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COVID-19 MAHC Assessment Centre in Bracebridge | ||||
If you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19, you must go to an Assessment Centre instead of a pharmacy for testing. To get the latest information about if/where you should be tested, visit www.ontario.ca/covidtest
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COVID-19 Testing at Ontario Pharmacies | ||||
If you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19, you must go to an Assessment Centre instead of a pharmacy for testing. To get the latest information about if/where you should be tested, visit www.ontario.ca/covidtest Testing at select Ontario pharmacies:
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Public health links
- Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare - Assessment Centre in Muskoka
- Public Health Agency of Canada - Risk level for Canadians, current situation and travel advisories
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Closely monitoring the situation and best practices
- Telehealth Ontario - 1-866-797-0000
- World Health Organization - Technical documents, questions and answers
Provincial resource links
- Ontario - Provincewide Shutdown info - December 21, 2020
- Government of Ontario COVID-19 - re-opening plan, safety guidelines, public reporting
- Government of Canada COVID-19 - all resources and status updates
- Re-opening Ontario after COVID-19
- Re-opening safety guidelines and posters by sector
- Ontario Newsroom press releases
- Premier of Ontario YouTube Channel Premier Doug Ford provides live press conference updates
Mayoral, media and news updates
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