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COVID-19 Vaccination Information

If you are eligible for a vaccination at this time, please make your appointment through either the provincial online vaccine booking tool or the KFL&A Public Health website (both linked below). For further information, please call 1-888-999-6488. Lines are open daily 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Provincial Online Vaccine Booking Tool

KFL&A Public Health Clinics

Loyalist Township Lifts Majority of Masking Mandates

In conjunction with provincial regulations announced on March 9, 2022, Loyalist Township will be lifting masking mandates as of March 21, 2022.  

Individuals visiting Township buildings may choose to continue to wear masks indoors.  

Pre-registration for all Township programs remains in place. To register for recreation programs (i.e., public skating, lane swims, fitness classes, etc.) please visit our recreation webpage. 

Amherst Island Ferry passengers are still required to wear masks when outside their vehicle and during fare collection as a condition of travel. Regulations continue to require masking for public transportation. Medical exemptions require a valid medical certificate to be presented to crew upon request. 

The Medical Officer of Health from Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health has released a statement regarding the return to learning when COVID-19 public health measures are lifted across the province that we recommend all parents, guardians, and school community members read.  

Council and committee meetings continue to be held virtually. Please visit the Loyalist Township Council Portal and subscribe to receive notifications for upcoming meetings.

Municipal Buildings Closed to Public Access:

  • Loyalist Township Fire Stations

Payments:

  •  Tax and utility payments can be made through online banking, through your financial institution or by using payment drop boxes located at the Administration Building (263 Main St., Odessa), the Manitou Office (18 Manitou Cres. W, Amherstview) or at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre (322 Amherst Dr.).

Essential services continue:

Emergency Services
First responders will continue to respond to 911 calls. Please wear a mask and keep your distance until COVID-19 screening is complete.
Kingston Area Recycling Centre
The Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) remains open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can continue to drop-off yard waste Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Online Payments

Dog Tags and Garbage Bag Tags can be purchased online via the Township website or from local distributors. 

Payment for parking tickets can also be made online via the Township website.

Parks and Outdoor Amenities
Loyalist Township parks remain open. Remember to keep your distance and wear a mask if you cannot maintain a two-metre distance while outdoors. If local parks are busy you may want to leave and return later to avoid any unnecessary contact with people outside of your household. Wash or sanitize your hands often.
Planning and Building Permit Applications
Consultations can be conducted by phone or email. Applications can be submitted by email, postal mail, or dropped off at one of the Township's drop box locations. To avoid delays, during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), applications and payments can also be placed in the drop box in the front foyer at 18 Manitou Cres West without an appointment. Payments can only be made by cheque or bank draft.
Public Transit
The #10 bus serving Amherstview to Kingston, and the Amherst Island Ferry are running for essential travel. Electronic payment is recommended when using the Amherst Island Ferry.  Please limit ferry travel to essential trips only.
Purchase of Dog Tags and Garbage Bag Tags
Dog Tags and Garbage Bag Tags can be purchased online via the Township website or from local distributors.
Reporting Concerns
Staff are responding to complaints and reported concerns – click here to report a non-urgent issue. For after-hours emergencies involving roads, water/sewer service, or a Township facility call 613-507-3069
Waste Collection
Waste collection continues normally, and Township landfills remains open.

Stay Safe – Follow Public Health Measures:

KFL&A Public Health reminds residents that the best way for individuals to protect themselves against the new Omicron variant of concern is to:

  • Get fully vaccinated and seek a third dose when eligible.
  • Screen for symptoms of COVID-19 daily, stay home, isolate, and get tested even if symptoms are mild.
  • Avoid social gatherings and limit visiting others or having guests over.
  • Stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with and wear a mask in indoor spaces.
  • Consider curbside pick-up, delivery, or alternate hours for shopping, especially if you are at a higher risk for illness.
  • Clean your hands frequently.

Contact us:

Township staff remain available to assist you via phone, 613-386-7351, or via email. Visit our staff directory for contact information.

For the latest information on Township COVID-19 response, visit our COVID-19 page, subscribe to receive Township news notifications via email or call our COVID-19 info. line at 613-386-7351 and then dial 3.

 

Current Status of COVID cases in KFL&A

 Loyalist Township COVID-19 Safety Plan

 As part of the Yellow level of the COVID-19 response framework, a safety plan is required to be prepared and made available upon request.

For a high level view, see the snapshot of our COVID-19 safety plan.

Loyalist Township Emergency Services COVID-19 safety plan

 

Protocols in place when entering municipal facilities

To ensure the health and safety of our employees and other visitors, everyone who enters any municipal facility, must complete health screening before coming into the building. Once inside a municipal facility, employees and visitors must follow all public health protocols in place.

Public Health Information

 

Assessment, Testing, and Results 

 Visit the KFL&A Public Health webpage for information on assessment and testing for COVID-19.
 

KFL&A Public Health COVID-19 information 

 Visit the KFL&A Public Health website for information on local guidelines, status of cases in the area, information on assessment and more. 
 

County of Lennox & Addington information 

 Find COVID-19 information and resources from the County of Lennox Addington. For updates or questions email us at info@lennox-addington.on.ca. 
 

Government of Ontario information

 Find the latest information on provincial actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 

Government of Canada information

 

Discover more information about the actions of the federal government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Find the latest information on municipal actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
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