York Harbour

Please be advised the garbage truck is running approximately 1 hour behind schedule this morning. Please share

Please remember to wear your mask when coming to the York Harbour Council Office and Post Office. Thanks for your cooperation.

2020 Taxes for York Harbour The deadline for $10.00 discount is August 31, 2020. Interest on any outstanding accounts will be levied on September 1, 2020 Payments can be made by Etransfer, credit card over the phone or in person, money order, cheque, or cash. ... Email address [email protected] No password required for Etransfers

Mask must be worn to enter this public building Effective Monday August 24, 2020 As per order made by: Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical officer of health, requiring non-medical masks in indoor, public spaces in Newfoundland and Labrador, issued August 17, 2020

2020 Taxes for York Harbour Due to COVID-19 changes have been made to the important dates for 2020 taxes. The $10.00 discount date has been changed from April 30 to August 31, 2020.... Interest levy has been changed from May 31, 2020 to August 31, 2020. Preferably payments can be made by Etransfer, credit card over the phone, cheque, or money order. Email address [email protected] No password required for Etransfers Please call 681-2280 with any questions. York Harbour Town Council

Large rocks have fallen near #4 rock cages, Department of Transportation have been called. Please drive with caution.

Now that Alert Level 2 is in effect, the Council office wicket will be reopened. However, we ask that you please adhere to the following guidelines : Hand sanitizer will be available on the counter. Please use it before interacting with staff Do not come to the office unless it is absolutely necessary. If you need information and/or have a question or concern for Council, continue to contact us via phone or e-mail If you need to have documents witnessed, apply for a bui...lding permit, obtain a card for the dump or conduct any other lengthy transaction, please call ahead so we can prepare as much as possible before your visit Only one person allowed at the counter at a time. Please remain outside the office/building if someone is already at the counter, and be mindful of those using the Post Office too Finally, if the answer is YES to any of the following questions, please refrain from coming to the Town Hall: o Have you travelled out of the province in the last 14 days? o Are you exhibiting any symptoms i.e. fever, cough, difficulty breathing, aches & pains, etc. o Is anyone in your household currently self-isolating? o Have you come into contact with anyone exhibiting symptoms or who has been self-isolating? o Have you been exposed to anyone confirmed as having COVID-19? o Have you visited a clinic or hospital in the last 14 days? Thank you for your co-operation

Good morning, Environment Canada has issued another heat warning for today, Thursday, June 25. Environment Canada advises: ... THE RISKS ARE GREATER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN, OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND PEOPLE WORKING OR EXERCISING OUTDOORS. REDUCE YOUR HEAT RISK. SCHEDULE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE COOLEST PARTS OF THE DAY.

Good morning Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for today and into tomorrow. Residents are reminded to:... WATCH FOR THE EFFECTS OF HEAT ILLNESS: SWELLING, RASH, CRAMPS, FAINTING, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HEAT STROKE AND THE WORSENING OF SOME HEALTH CONDITIONS. Call 811 for advice or 911 for emergency. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER EVEN BEFORE YOU FEEL THIRSTY AND STAY IN A COOL PLACE. NEVER LEAVE PEOPLE OR PETS INSIDE A PARKED VEHICLE.

Recently there have been several sighting of a Lynx in the area, please be alert and careful when out walking.

Please be advised.... Starting June 8th, 2020, Newfoundland and Labrador has entered alert level 3. Effective immediately, our Fire Department will respond to medical calls. If there is a risk of asymptomatic persons at a call the department may choose to wait for assistance. Thank you for your patience during this difficult time. If you have an emergency, please call 911 and please be respectful of our members safety and space. Thank you.

Compost bins are available at the council office for $25. If you would like to purchase one contact us at 681-2280 to arrange pickup. Please share

Western Regional Waste Management has announced that the transfer station at Wild Cove and the administration office in Corner Brook is now open to the public for regular business hours. However, physical distancing is still required. Also, the site may be busy so please have patience. If you have items that you need to take to Wild Cove please call the council office to arrange a dump pass that will cover $25. Any extra will be charged to your account with the Town. Thanks