The Township of Whitewater Region is closing the Astrolabe Arena and local libraries. The announcement comes after an emergency control group meeting was held this afternoon (March 13th) to discuss the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
The town office will remain open, however local residents are encouraged to make payments online and contact staff by email or phone. Essential services such as the landfill, curbside pick-up and routine road maintenance are not impacted at this time.
Residents are directed to the Renfrew County & District Health Unit website for more information.
Additional information will be shared as available on the municipal website.
The following events and services are impacted:
• The Mayor’s Business Breakfast, scheduled for March 24, 2020 is postponed.
• The Volunteer Appreciation Event being organized for National Volunteer Week
is postponed as is the Emergency Preparedness Open House.
is postponed as is the Emergency Preparedness Open House.
• The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2020. Any special or
emergency meetings will be called by Mayor Moore, as necessary.
emergency meetings will be called by Mayor Moore, as necessary.
• Arena operations are suspended from Saturday, March 15, 2020 to
Monday, April 13, 2020.
Monday, April 13, 2020.
• WWR Libraries will be closed in keeping with the schools closure until
April 5, 2020.
April 5, 2020.
