As part of the Province of Ontario’s collective effort to reduce and prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are working diligently to implement best possible pandemic response practices and approaches in our community.

In that vein, we have been truly fortunate to receive a one-time investment of $25,000 from the NWMO to assist with our local response to COVID-19. Our Fire Chief and Emergency Operations Control Group will work together to determine how we can best utilize these resources to meet the needs of our community.

This investment will support our community’s efforts to better manage the pandemic, such as in the areas of community well-being, health and safety concerns, food insecurities and basic supplies that will help community members cope during these challenging times.

We are facing a truly unprecedented, complex situation together. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of our families, businesses, communities and our way of life. During this difficult time, we sincerely appreciate the support of the NWMO in assisting communities involved in the site selection process.

Sincerely,

Mayor Donald Cunningham

To the Citizens of Ignace

I would like to inform all citizens of Ignace that the Township of Ignace is doing its part to ensure that necessary steps are being taken to help protect our community.

The Township of Ignace and relevant community stakeholders have initiated Emergency Operations Group meetings to discuss actions being taken at the community level. As you are likely aware, the province of Ontario has declared a state of emergency to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Township of Ignace will continue to meet with stakeholders regularly as the situation related to COVID-19 continues to change.

We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our community. It is our hope that community citizens will follow the recommendations being released by health officials:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Cough or sneeze into your sleeve
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
• Stay home if you are ill
• Avoid close contact with people who are ill
• Practice social distancing
• If you are returning from travel outside of Canada, please follow the current recommendations to self-isolate for 14 days.
• Visit accurate websites for more information
  1. Northwestern Health Unit
  2. Ontario Ministry of Health
  3. Public Health Agency of Canada

Essential services will continue to be offered in our community, however, some services may be offered a bit differently than usual. We’d like to encourage everyone to help protect the community members who work hard every day to deliver essential services to us all. Please follow the above recommendations to help keep yourself and our community safe.

We recognize that many of the changes/closures that are occurring may be inconvenient. Please remember that these measures are necessary to protect the health of our community.

If you have any questions about COVID-19, please call Northwestern Health Unit’s COVID-19 hotline at 1-866-468-2240.

Thank you.
Fire Chief Berube