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The health and safety of residents is the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc's top priority as the COVID-19 (also referred to as the novel coronavirus) situation continues to evolve.
The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is actively monitoring the situation. The Municipality is following direction from the Middlesex-London Health Unit, which is making decisions based on the provincial and federal response.
Mobile Community Swabbing SitesMiddlesex-London Paramedic Service operates mobile swabbing sites throughout Middlesex County. Upcoming dates and locations will be posted here as they become available.
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Updates Regarding Municipal Services Last reviewed on October 26 @ 3:00 p.m. Last updated on October 20 @ 9:30 a.m. |
COVID-19 Assessment CentresPlease only visit a testing centre if you:
Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre (CHOCC) Assessment Centre Walk-ins only; no appointments. The time card system is used at this location. 656 Elizabeth St, London, ON Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Oakridge Arena Assessment Centre Appointments required are required and may be booked online through the London COVID-19 Assessment Centre's website: www.covidtestinglm.ca 825 Valetta St, London, ON Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To find the latest information about London's COVID-19 Assessment Centres, please visit the Middlesex-London Health Unit on Twitter @MLHealthUnit.
Middlesex London Paramedic Service is operating a mobile COVID-19 swabbing unit with various dates and locations through Middlesex County. No appointments are required. Upcoming dates and locations include: Tuesday, October 27 Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Station Thursday, October 29 |
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Face Coverings Mandatory in All Indoor Enclosed Public Spaces Across Middlesex County Effective July 18, 2020, the Middlesex-London Health Unit required face coverings in all enclosed indoor public spaces across London and Middlesex County, including Strathroy-Caradoc. Learn more. On July 20, 2020, Strathroy-Caradoc Council passed By-law 41-20 (A By-law to Impose Temporary Regulations Requiring the Wearing of Masks or Other Face Coverings Within Enclosed Public Spaces in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc). |
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Municipal Office Customer service is available at the Municipal Office via the lower level accessible entrance during the following hours:
Staff are available by appointment only. All those attending the Municipal Office will be subject to masking requirements and must complete a COVID-19 screening questionnaire prior to entering the facility. Residents are encouraged to utilize various telephone and online options for reporting issues, making payments, and the provision of services.
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Overdue Payments On April 3, 2020, Municipal Council approved the local financial relief measure of waiving certain fees, as well as interest and penalty charges on water/wastewater and property taxes. The charging of a Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fee, as well as interest, penalty, and late payment charges for water/wastewater and property taxes were reinstated as of October 1, 2020. |
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Council & Committee Meetings Municipal Council and staff have implemented electronic meetings and public participation meetings as permitted by new provincial legislation. Meeting dates, agendas, livestream links, and archived videos are available at www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/meetings. |
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Building Services
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Recreation Amenities & Programs The following municipal recreation amenities are currently closed to the public:
The following municipal recreation amenities are open; individuals using these amenities are required to follow all provincial and local health recommendations regarding physical distancing:
Municipal recreation programs are cancelled during facility closures. Check out our new activity portal for links to fun virtual activities. From colouring pages and crafts to virtual museum exhibits and health and fitness, there is something for everyone at www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/FunAtHome. |
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Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up Garbage & recycling collection operated by Bluewater Recycling Association continues as usual. Visit Bluewater Recycling Association online for up-to-date information about services. Please review the following guidelines for safe waste disposal during the COVID-19 pandemic:
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Municipal Transfer Stations Municipal transfer stations will be operating as usual. Credit and debit payment options are now available as cash is no longer accepted. Please practice physical distancing while on-site.
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Strathroy Municipal Cemetery Strathroy Municipal Cemetery remains open for grave site visits and services. Those attending a service or visiting a grave site must practice safe physical distancing in compliance with directives from the Medical Officer of Health. Staff are available for grave sales by appointment only. Services may be booked via telephone at 519-245-1070 or by e-mail by following this link. |
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Marriage Licences Marriage licences may be obtained using our online application process. Appointments are available on a first-come-first-served basis on scheduled Friday mornings. Begin the online application or phone 519-245-1105 ext. 237 for more information. |
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Inter-Community Transit Service The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, the City of Sarnia, and the City of London launched the new inter-community transit service on August 4, 2020. Based upon the advice of Medical Health Officials in the province, and in each of our cities, we are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of passengers and employees is safeguarded and protected. Learn more about stop locations, schedules, and fares or call 519-787-1055 to reserve your seat. Inter-Community Bus The inter-community bus service is made possible by the province of Ontario through the Community Transpiration Grant Program. Over the three-year period, the program will provide accessible and convenient transportation for seniors, students, workers and youth, whether it be for employment, educational, leisure, connection to other regional transportation services or other uses. |
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Police Services All emergency services remain fully functional. Mark Campbell, Chief of Police, provides the following information regarding temporary modifications to some non-emergency services at this time:
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Fire Services Brian George, Director of Fire Services/Fire Chief, provides the following information: Our Stations remain fully functional. We are taking precautionary measures to ensure that our volunteer fire fighters are able to attend emergencies. We have taken steps to alleviate any unnecessary contact in order to maintain this:
We understand these may cause inconveniences to some, however our priority is to protect the residents of the Municipality and require our staff to be able to attend. |
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Business Resources and Supports Reopening Ontario in Stages: Stage 1 - effective as of May 19, 2020 Reopening Ontario in Stages: Stage 2 - effective as of June 12, 2020 Reopening Ontario in Stages: Stage 3 - effective as of July 17, 2020 See the above links for the eligibility requirements to re-open your business to the public, as well as the safety measures businesses are being asked to take.
There will be overlap in what some of these links below cover, but these are very comprehensive guides as to what you or your business might be eligible for in terms of programs, incentives, subsidies and/or compensation at this time and into the near future.
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Mental Health Support This situation is stressful for everyone and it is normal to be anxious and worried. There are a variety of local and government resources available about how best to cope in this difficult time.
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Declaration of Emergency The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc issued a Declaration of Emergency on March 17. Residents can be assured that the Municipality is maintaining all critical emergency services and is striving, day by day, to adapt to the changing situation. We will continue to provide the services that our community relies on. The Municipality will be updating its social media channels and/or website daily and new information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Visit the Government of Ontario's website for the most up-to-date emergency status on COVID-19. |
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Moving Forward The health and safety of our community and residents remain the top priority. The COVID-19 situation is being evaluated daily as the situation changes, and regular updates will be communicated to the public as soon as possible. Residents are encouraged to stay calm and stay informed by only sharing information from official sources. |
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As with most respiratory illnesses, the Health Unit recommends the following to stay healthy and to prevent the spread of viruses:
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Review FAQs provided by the Middlesex-London Health Unit |
| Who can I call? |
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