COVID-19
On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, which includes Northumberland County, was placed in the Orange- Restrict zone of the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework.
Current Status
Municipal administrative buildings remain closed but select recreation facilities and amenities are open for modified programming.
Staff continue to provide services via email and telephone. Contact us for assistance.
Service information on some pages may not be accurate during this time. Please refer to our COVID-19 Updates page for service changes.
The Municipality's response
The health and wellbeing of residents and staff continues to be the Municipality’s highest priority. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, we are collaborating and sharing information and resources with community partners to ensure preparedness. We are also regularly assessing operations and implementing measures, where required, to protect the health and well-being of the community. Public health officials continue to advise that risk in Northumberland remains relatively low.
Municipal Updates |
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COVID-19 Testing Centres |
There are three dedicated COVID-19 testing Centres within Northumberland County:
The Testing Centre at the Port Hope Community Hub is focused primarily on service for individuals without symptoms and operates four days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). Tests are booked through appointment only and can be coordinated through the existing booking line at NHH: 905-377-7783. For more information, read the media release from the Ontario Health Team - Northumberland (OHT-N) website. |
What's Open |
Port Hope BeachesMunicipal beaches are open seven days a week. Dog ParkThe Baulch Road Dog Park is open. Please be sure to practice physical distancing while enjoying the park.
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Property Tax, Water and Wastewater Billing Frequently Asked Questions |
Please review our in-depth frequently asked questions related to property taxes and/or water and wastewater bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Facility Closures
Please note that most municipal facilities are closed to the public. Staff are working in the buildings or remotely from home.
Municipal building closures include:
- Town Hall
- The Fire Administration Office at Fire Station #1
- Development Team Office (5 Mill Street South)
- Joint Operations Centre
- Tourism Office
- Port Hope Community Hub - now a COVID-19 Testing Centre
- Ruth Clarke Activity Centre for Seniors
- Rural Area Public Works Yard
- Cemetery Office
If you have an urgent request for a municipal service, please contact staff via email or phone during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Given this change in our usual customer service delivery, delays are to be expected for basic municipal services. We apologize for any inconvenience and will do our best to meet the needs of the community.
Business Questions |
Companies and workplaces that have questions about business closures can call Ontario’s Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659. |
Public Complaints/Concerns |
If you have concerns that a business or service is still open when it should not be, do one of the following: Call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5006, if your complaint involves any of the following businesses/services:
For any other type of business, report your concerns to your local police service using the non-emergency number. Do not call 911. |
Employee Concerns |
If you have COVID-19 concerns or questions about your workplace, you should call the Ministry of Labour’s Health and Safety Contact Centre at 1-877-202-0008. |
Landlord/Tenant Issues |
Contact the Landlord Tenant Board at 1-888-332-3234. |
COVID-19 - Important Notice:
Precautions are in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Service information on some pages may not be accurate during this time. Please refer to our COVID-19 Updates page for service changes.