COVID-19 Information

Recreation Amenities and Programs

Effective September 22, 2021, as per Provincial regulation, patrons seeking access to any Strathroy-Caradoc recreation facilities are required to show proof of identification and proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they can enter the facilities, with limited exceptions.

Patrons should plan to arrive at our facilities approximately 30 minutes before their scheduled time. Please note that entry may be delayed until previous groups depart due to COVID-19 venue capacity rules.

All patrons will be met and asked to provide the following documents prior to entry:

1. A paper or downloaded copy of their full dose Vaccine Certificate(s)
2. Proof of identity showing the name and date of birth (e.g., Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card, Driver’s Licence, Government-Issued Identification Card, i.e. Health Card, Indian Status Card, Passport or Permanent Resident Card)
3. A completed and successful COVID-19 Visitor Screening Result (completed via smartphone or tablet) for contract tracing purposes (one per household).

• Complete the COVID-19 Visitor Self-Screening Assessment Questionnaire prior to your arena visit
• Learn more about Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Exemptions at Municipal Recreation Facilities
• Obtain your Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Registration is now open for fall recreation programs, P.A. Day Camps, and Winter & March Break Camps.

• Learn more about 2021-2022 Day Camps
• Learn about Fall registered recreation programs

If an outdoor recreation amenity is busy, please return at another time.

Building Services

Electronic submissions are available for all building permits through cloudpermit.ca. Those who do not feel comfortable submitting their permits through this system may e-mail permit applications and drawings to permits@strathroy-caradoc.ca.

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:

• Place used tissues and napkins in the garbage. Wash your hands afterwards.
• Bag all waste. Do not place waste loosely in garbage containers.
• If you're sick: place ANY item that has come into contact with your mouth, nose, or eyes into the garbage--even items that you normally place into your recycling bin (e.g. water/beverage bottles, pop cans, etc.)

Strathroy Municipal Cemetery

Strathroy Municipal Cemetery remains open for services and grave site visits. Those attending a service or visiting a grave site must follow directives in compliance with the Province of Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework.

• Review Directives Issued by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario

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.

Emergency Child Care

For more information about child care options and family supports in London-Middlesex, please visit www.familyinfo.ca.

Business Resources and Supports

• Reopening Ontario / Roadmap to Reopen
• Call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659 if you have questions about what can be open, or impacts to your business or employment.
• StaySafe Middlesex - Free Rapid Testing Kits for Companies with less than 150 employees

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.

• Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
• Canada Economic Response Plan
• Canada Emergency Response Benefit
• Reopening Ontario after COVID-19
• Ontario Together Fund
• Agriculture and Food Jobs in Ontario
• Keeping Canadians and Workers in the Food Supply Chain Safe - $50 million funding announcement  
• Middlesex County Economic Development and Tourism survey phase 2
• Middlesex County Business Resource and Supports Guide
• SCOR – EDC Resource and Supports Guide
• Guidance for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers

Masks and Face Coverings

Provincial regulations mandate the use of face coverings in all public indoor settings, including businesses, facilities, and workplaces. Learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.

Safe and effective vaccines will help protect us against COVID-19 and are a vital tool in our response to this pandemic. Walk into any mass vaccination clinic in Middlesex-London or book an appointment online at www.covidvaccinelm.ca.

Vaccination Clinic at Caradoc Community Centre (565 Lions Park Drive, Mount Brydges)

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday

9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.

Walk-ins Welcome

Middlesex County Shuttle Service for Vaccine and Medical Appointments

Middlesex County, in partnership with Voyago, offers a free shuttle service to help ensure vulnerable and low-income residents access COVID-19 vaccinations and other medical appointments. The shuttle is available 7 days a week. Learn more about the service and how to book your trip.

Pop Up Vaccination Clinics

Middlesex-London Paramedic Service is co-ordinating "pop up" vaccination clinics throughout Middlesex County. Find locations, dates, and times via the MLPS Facebook page. No appointments are needed, and first and second doses will be available for ages 18+. For information about options for homebound client vaccinations, please call 519-495-2293.

What You Can Do

Please continue to follow public health guidance as Ontario safely and cautiously re-opens and gather outdoors as much as possible.

If you're gathering indoors, ensure everyone is fully vaccinated. Whether indoors or outdoors, please continue to keep your distance from others, wear a mask, and stay home if you are feeling unwell.

• Learn how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Residents are encouraged to stay calm and stay informed by only sharing information from credible online resources.

• Middlesex-London Health Unit - Novel Coronavirus Information
• Middlesex-London Health Unit - Daily COVID-19 Case Data for Middlesex London
• Follow the Middlesex-London Health Unit on Facebook
• Government of Canada COVID-19 Updates
• Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 Updates
• World Health Organization