Town of Gananoque
30 King Street East K7G 1E9 Gananoque, ON, Canada

We are extremely lucky to have an incredible group of businesses run by dedicated people here in Gananoque. As we enter into a second lockdown, let's show them some love and support. Check out our Love, Community, and Shop Local business directory. We compiled this list last March and continued to update in order help spread the word of businesses who were open for delivery, online and takeout options. We will work to keep this updated for our businesses and the community. If... you are a business listed here and would like your information updated please email [email protected]. Thank you to all of our businesses who work tirelessly to serve our community. If you are a business and would like to be included on this page please visit https://www.gananoque.ca/love-community-shop-local and click "submit a business".

New year, new opportunities! The last in the series of these Free Webinars for Employers brought to you by the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board is coming up January 21st! See the details listed below for how you can take part!

REMINDER NOTICE Disruption in Service There is currently an un-planned service disruption. The estimated time of the service disruption will be:... From: December 22, 2020 To: January 31, 2021 The disruption includes: TOWN HALL WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO COVID-19 BEGINNING DECEMBER 24, 2020** **Holiday Closure Dec.24, 2020 to Jan.3, 2021 (Staff will not be on site during this time) NOTES (beginning January 4, 2021): Skeleton staff will be on site beginning January 4, 2021 but the doors will remain closed to the public. Letter size mail slots are available at King Street (door) or WEST side entrance (located on railing) for paperwork/payments or Use bin inside WEST side entrance for envelopes or larger items. This will be available from 8:30am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Larger items contact 613 382-2149 ext.1111 Do not put cash/money in mail slot or bin The following alternative services are available: Inquiries can be made by calling 613-382-2149 or by email. Email is preferred as not all Staff will be on-site. To obtain a complete list of email addresses for individuals please visit our website: https://www.gananoque.ca/town-hall/town-staff Shellee Fournier, CAO ([email protected] Melanie Kirkby, Treasurer ([email protected]) Penny Kelly, Clerk/CEMC ([email protected]) Kari Lambe, Mgr of Community Services ([email protected]) Paul McMunn, Mgr of Public Works ([email protected]) Gord Howard, Fire Chief ([email protected]) Garry Hull, Police Chief ([email protected]) Brenda Guy, Mgr of Planning and Development ([email protected]) On behalf of the Town of Gananoque, we would like to thank you for your patience in this matter. We apologize for the inconvenience.

May the spirit of Christmas bring you many magical moments to be shared with friends and family. The council and staff of the Town of Gananoque wish you a safe holiday season filled with love, joy and peace. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please note Town Hall will be closed for holidays from December 24th - January 3rd. Following holidays we will remain closed to the public until January 25th but available to reach by phone and by email.

On December 21, 2020 the Premier of Ontario announced that the province will once again be entering a provincial shutdown as of 12:01 on Saturday December 26, 2020. Cases of COVID-19 have been increasing at a concerning rate across the province and this measure is intended to help flatten the curve once again. This document indicates which businesses and services may continue to be open with restrictions and which ones must close. https://files.ontario.ca/moh-provincewide-shu...tdown-en-2020- For your reference, Ontario Regulation 779/20 Reopening Ontario Act 2020, Amending O. Reg 82/20 https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/R20779 Also, for information regarding workplace safety plans and how businesses can operate in a manner that protects their employees and customers. please visit https://www.ontario.ca//develop-your-covid-19-workplace-sa

The Public Works Department would like to advise that Portage Power will be closing the Confederation Park Walkway at 12:00pm on Thursday, December 24th, 2020 due to high water levels expected through the region. The Bridge will be closed until water levels are within the limits required by Eastern Ontario Power to reopen the bridge. The Town thanks you for your cooperation and patience during this time. Matthew Linton, C. Tech.... Superintendent of Roads [email protected] 613-382-2149 ext. 1613 See more

Are you planning an event in Gananoque or the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands this year? We want to share them on our website and social media accounts! Please submit your event to: https://www.gananoque.ca/events/events-submission-form

Please be advised.

Thank you to all who have participated in our Be Kind, Shop Local Saturdays! It's only been 4 days and we have already hit 13% of our goal! That is $1,921.19 out of $15,000, spent in our communities. The support being shown to our local businesses is outstanding. As progress continues, we will begin to randomly select winners for a prize who have submitted purchases or acts of kindness on our shop local page. Make sure to report your purchases after shopping in Gananoque or the Leeds & Thousand Islands at the link below! www.gananoque.ca/shop-local #bekindshoplocal #ilovegananoque #shopwihtinthegates #TLTI

Keep an eye out for your calendar or follow the link below to access the online version! Lots of fun activities to get you through the winter months. Thank you Thousand Islands Playhouse

Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!

Important information regarding COVID-19 testing in our region.

The 4th workshop in the Makers' Studio Series at the Firehall Theatre is Holiday Wreaths with Mary Wooding on Monday, November 30th & Tuesday, December 1st! For more information please see our events listing: https://www.gananoque.ca//makers-studio-holiday-wreaths-wi

Shout out to the Thousand Islands Playhouse for helping make this unprecedented Halloween into something extra special! See below to sign up for a special delivery!

The Annual Before The Rush Art Show & Sale is coming up Sat, Oct 31st from 10am - 5pm & Nov 1st from 10am - 4pm at the Fire Hall Theatre! Covid 19 protocols are in place. Bring your mask and enjoy the show. https://www.gananoque.ca/events/before-the-rush-2

How are you showing kindness this holiday season? Kindness can be as simple as buying someone a coffee at the drive-thru, complementing a friend, helping a family member, and shopping locally. We would love to hear from you, please follow the link below to share how you are spreading kindness and making our communities a better place to live! www.gananoque.ca/shop-local

Who doesn't love Johnny Cash & June Carter? Enjoy live music with a delicious dinner all in support of the Gananoque Curling Club! Limited social distanced seating in place. See you at the Gananoque Curling Club Saturday, October 24th!

The Gananoque Farmers Market online shop is open for your weekly shopping from noon on Sunday - 7pm Tuesday! Be sure to check weekly as they add new items!

Dr. Stewart, our Medical Officer of Health for Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has shared the following messaging regarding Halloween. Halloween 2020 o Virtual gatherings or events are safest... o Outdoor gatherings or events are safer than indoors. o We are hearing about some fun and creative alternatives to trick or treating, like scavenger hunts and walks to look at neighbourhood decorations or having a themed dinner with household contacts, and we will be sharing some of these fun ideas on our social media accounts If you choose to participate in trick or treating: o Only go out with members of your direct household o Wear a mask/face covering that fits properly a costume mask is not a substitute for a face covering. So get creative and think about how to incorporate your face covering into your, or your child’s costume o Stay 2 metres apart and don’t congregate or linger at doorsteps o Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer o Consider creative ways to hand out treats so that children aren’t reaching into a bucket or bowl to grab treats No matter how you choose to celebrate Halloween, the key is to be COVID-SMART Be Safe!

Remembrance Day is fast approaching, but the annual ceremonies are being modified to ensure the safety of veterans and their families as the country battles a rising wave of COVID-19. The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion Command has issued guidelines for ceremonies during the pandemic and the main message is that this year’s Remembrance Day will not be a public event. In Gananoque the usual Remembrance Day activities are being reduced considerably. The entire ceremony will be... live-streamed on the Town's and Legions Facebook pages so anyone can watch from the safety of their home. Please check back for more details as the day approaches. Be safe!

There is still time to register for these three Free Webinars coming up for Employers brought to you by the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board! See the details listed below for how you can take part!

Stunning views of the 1000 islands in this super relaxing video made by Chris Hau showcasing our amazing region!