Prescott, Ontario (Official)
360 Dibble St. W. P.O. Box 160 K0E 1T0 Prescott, ON, Canada

Don’t let the dark, cold winter days stop you from getting outside and getting active. Let’s celebrate everything that makes a great Canadian winter with ParticipACTION’s True North Challenge! Download or open the free ParticipACTION app, and get active as a team to virtually collect classic winter gear. The more gear you collect, the more chances to win awesome prizes like a $500 Sport Chek gift card for each team member. Get out there and get active, and have some fun while you're at it! Challenge runs until January 31, 2021.

The deadline to apply for Ontario’s Funding Support for Learners has been extended to Feb 8. The age limit is raised and now includes secondary students. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-learners

PUBLIC FEEDBACK: The Town of Prescott is considering the adoption of a new Animal Control By-Law for the purpose of regulating the keeping of animals within Prescott. Your input is important to us; members of the public are encouraged to provide feedback related to this by-law. Only comments and feedback submitted to [email protected] will be considered. Feedback is required by January 12, 2021. Follow the link below to view the DRAFT Animal Control By-law and email [email protected] your input. http://www.prescott.ca//Draft-Animal-Control-Bylaw---Town- See more

The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit has some reminders on how to properly use face coverings. When worn properly, a cloth face covering can reduce the spread of your own infectious respiratory droplets. - Wash your hands before putting it on and taking it off.... - Make sure it fits to cover your nose and mouth, without any gaps. - Don’t touch your face or face covering while wearing it. - Use your own face covering and don’t share it with others. - Clean surfaces that a dirty face covering touches. - Wash your re-usable face covering when slightly wet or dirty. - Put it directly into the washing machine or a bag that can be emptied into the washing machine.Wash with other items using a hot cycle with laundry detergent and dry thoroughly. Wash your hands after handling. See more

(Jan. 5, 2021) Information update from the Town of Prescott. Highlights from Town Council, Winter Parking Permits, Walker House Telephone program, and updated Prescott Public Library Hours for curbside pick up.

NOTICE: Optional Service Line Protection Town of Prescott residents should expect to see a letter from Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC). The information will include the Town of Prescott's name and logo, endorsing this third party service. SLWC offers protection to homeowners for the water and sewer service lines that connect their homes to the municipal infrastructure. The SLWC program is recognized as a trusted source of utility line service plans by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). This program is voluntary and not a scam. For more information, call 1-866-922-9004 or visit www.slwofc.ca

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Friendly Reminder! No one is permitted to plow or shovel snow from their private property onto or across a public roadway. This includes the roadside ditches, as they are part of the public roadway. Thank you for your compliance.

Katarina's Coffee Shop in Downtown Prescott took a deep dive into their business with the Future Proof program from #DigitalMainSt! With the help of Future Proo...f’s expert business advisors and transformation teams, Katarina’s evaluated their business model, completed a branding update, and is launching a new website. Visit www.digitalmainstreet.ca or contact Justin at [email protected] for more information.

The Future Proof program from #DigitalMainSt can take a deep dive into your business and help you reimagine everything from your business model to your digital marketing and branding. Visit https://sgdss.weebly.com/futureproof.html to register or contact [email protected] for more information.

The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit has updated their COVID-19 Surveillance Reporting dashboard. The new COVID-19 Case Summary Dashboard gives more local information than the previous dashboard. Please remember, however, our local statistics do not tell the whole story about COVID-19 in our community. The report captures lab-confirmed positive cases, but doesn’t capture how many other people may have COVID-19 in the community that we don’t know about (for example those without symptoms, or those who choose not to be tested). It is safer to assume that COVID-19 is in our communities, and to follow the recommended public health precautions than to base your behaviour only on the number of local cases.

Town of Prescott staff received notice of a missing plaque at the intersection of Edward Street & Dibble Street. Upon investigation into this concern, staff were informed that the plaque was removed for refinishing by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, a division of Parks Canada. This refinishing project may affect other Government of Canada plaques in the region.

Get up, get outside and get active with the True North Challenge! No one embraces winter like Canadians, so let’s celebrate everything that makes a great Canadian winter with the True North Challenge. Download the free ParticipACTION app, rally your crew & get active for your chance to win awesome prizes! #EverythingGetsBetter #TrueNorthMove https://bit.ly/37ZYPcU

Province releases COVID-19 response framework to help keep the Province safe and open.

Christmas Break Activity Bags Jolly Jessup, our office Jingle Elf, has begun preparations for activity bags to keep children busy over Christmas Break! Registration is now open for parents of school-aged children to register for contactless delivery of a bag with activities to stay busy over Christmas Break from Town of Prescott. ... Register via BookKing at https://app.bookking.ca/townofprescottpub/courses/index.asp Open to residents of Town of Prescott; delivery within Town of Prescott boundaries only. One bag per household; please specify the number of youth(s) in the household at the time of pre-registration. Doorstep delivery on December 18, 2020. To register in one of our programs you must have an active client account. For parents enrolling children into programs, please be sure to create a family account with yourself as the billing client and your children as family members.

NOTICE: Hydrant Flushing Please be advised that hydrant flushing will continue into the month of November. Flushing will occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The purpose of hydrant flushing is to improve overall water quality, but flushing may also result in temporary discolouration of your water. This is normal and poses no risk to your health or safety. In the event your water becomes discoloured, we recommend you run your taps until water runs clear. We also ...recommend running a tap in the home prior to doing any laundry to ensure your service is clear of any discoloration. If you have any questions or concerns, or require any additional information, please contact the Operations Department at 613-925-2812 X 6219.

ROAD CLOSURE: Please be advised that Sophia Street between Churchill Road and Hyde Street will be closed briefly this morning for routine maintenance. Please use alternate routes.

Spirit of Giving volunteers will be on site this weekend at Your Independent Grocer collecting monetary donations. There are also donation barrels there, and at Giant Tiger, and the Municipal Building. Monetary donations can also be sent to Spirit of Giving in care of Kinsmen Club of Prescott, P.O. Box 1150, Prescott, ON, K0E 1T0.... South Grenville Food Bank could also use your help! Food or funds (cheque or cash) can be dropped off to 136 Henry St W, Prescott between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Email money transfers also accepted at [email protected] Please give generously, as you are able!

Jolly Jessup has nearly completed their 14-day isolation period~ stay tuned later today for Jingle Elf News!

COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program - Small Business (CEAP-SB)

(Dec. 8, 2020) Information update from the Town of Prescott. Highlights from Town Council, Prescott Public Library updated hours of operation, Walker House Telephone program, Town Hall holiday hours, and a notice of sale of town equipment.

Curbside Collection - Wed. Nov. 4 Curbside collection of pumpkins, gourds, and jack-o-lanterns to take place Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Please remove all candles and plastic, and set your items neatly at the curb by 7 a.m. for collection. Depending on volumes, pick-up may extend over several days.

(Province of Ontario) New Requirements for COVID-19 Screening for Employees and Essential Visitors Now in Effect. The Ontario government has announced that Ontario employers are now required to apply a COVID-19 screening test to employees and essential visitors before they enter the workplace. Read more in the guidance document regarding workplace screening tool use here: ... http://www.health.gov.on.ca//workplace_screening_tool_guid This tool provides basic information only and contains recommendations for businesses or organizations for COVID-19 screening as per Ontario Regulation 364/20.

(Nov. 3, 2020) Information update from the Town of Prescott. Highlights from Town Council, Municipal Compost Site, Yard waste curbside collection, Walker House Telephone program, winter parking permits, and a reminder to replace batteries and test smoke & CO alarms.

Keep kids free from burns and scalds. Have a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet (1 metre) around hot things in the kitchen. Family activity: Print out the attac...hed Kid-Free Zone marker in the comment section and follow the directions to make your own zone in front of the stove! Continue to follow us for more fire safety tips and activities during Fire Prevention Week 2020 ~Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen ~ See more

Did you know your Main Street business in South Grenville may be eligible for up to $2,500 in grants to hire professionals to help improve your digital presence and integrate digital tools into your everyday operations? Independent downtown businesses in Prescott, Cardinal, Maitland, North Augusta, and Spencerville can visit www.digitalmainstreet.ca/ontariogrants or contact [email protected] for more information! Application deadline: November 30th, 2020.

Attention Businesses & Organizations! Province of Ontario is now asking the private sector to help spread the word about COVID Alert. Visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covidalert to download a folder of social media sharables, fact sheets, posters and more to help promote the app.

Congratulations to the winners of our Virtual Hallowe’en Week Draw! Thank you to all who entered via photo submissions.

The Brockville COVID-19 Assessment Centre will be transitioning to an online appointment booking system. Until then, individuals that meet the new COVID-19 Test...ing Eligibility Criteria can self-present to the centre on Monday, October 5 between 10:00am 5:30pm to confirm eligibility for testing and to receive an appointment time. There is no need to call ahead, and we anticipate at this time we can accommodate same day appointments, please watch our social media posts for updates. https://bit.ly/3neH68l See more

Fire Prevention Week: October 4-10, 2020 Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen Visit Prescott Fire Department's Facebook page daily for fire safety information and activities for the whole family.

EXTENDED: Next two Saturdays, the municipal compost site hours will be extended from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open to residents of Prescott only.

Brockville Rotary is coordinating a "2020 Thanksgiving Food Drive" benefiting South Grenville Food Bank and Operation Harvest Sharing. Locally, donations can be made at several retailers throughout South Grenville on Saturday, October 10, 2020 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or via e-transfer to [email protected] This campaign is accepting contributions October 7-10, 2020.

Today’s 1st Annual Upper Canada Folkfest was a SOLD OUT event! Physical distancing and several other prevention measures in place at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre. Kudos to the many volunteers and J.A.M. productions for all of their hard work making this event a reality!

A friendly reminder from Prescott Fire Department that it is time to check your smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms, change their batteries, and ensure they’re working properly.

Effective Saturday, October 3 at 12:01 a.m. Province of Ontario advises all Ontarians to pause social circles (exclusive groups of 10) and instead limit close contact to people living in their own household. It is recommended that two metre physical distancing be maintained between anyone outside of your household. Those who live alone can consider close contact with one other household. ... Further changes to Assessment Centres was also included in this announcement. In addition the government is extending the pause on any further reopening of businesses, facilities, and organizations for an additional 28 days, unless already permitted to open under O. Reg 364/20; For more information: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-implementing-additional-p

Over the past few years of Prescott Pumpkin Parade, our community has seen some incredible creatively carved creations. To reduce gathering to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the event "Prescott Pumpkin Parade" was unfortunately cancelled this year. We would still like to try to share some of the creations with the community this year! As part of "Virtual Hallowe'en Week in Prescott, ON" please share a photo of your creation to be added to our community album. Entries recei...ved will be entered into a random draw to win Hallowe'en goodies. Please no identifiable individuals in the photos. Photos can be shared over Facebook private message to Prescott, Ontario (Official) or via email to [email protected]

Fall Open Air Market Grab your umbrellas and come support our dedicated local vendors! Clock Tower, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be an electronic Special Council meeting on Monday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be live streamed on the Town's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/36weT75 To view the agenda, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/3ncIzfp

Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health and Testing Measures to Keep People Safe

Grants, Loans & Property Tax Incentives Available to Downtown Prescott Businesses & Commercial Property Owners! Did you know the Town of Prescott offers non-repayable grants, 0% interest loans and property tax incentives to businesses and commercial property owners, to make property improvements, as part of our Community Improvement Plan Program? Grants, loans and tax incentives are available for signage, façade, accessibility, and interior commercial/residential improvemen...ts! Follow the link below to learn more and see if your business/property is eligible to apply. Properties must be located within designated areas. http://www.prescott.ca/.../Community-Improvement-Program.asp The Town has been proud to support many business and commercial property improvements through our CIP Program to-date, including LC Hair

The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit has indicated that parents should use the provincial screening tool that was updated yesterday. If your child passes the screening they can attend school, even if they are waiting for test results. http://ow.ly/cLnx50BHhSW