Check this page for regular updates on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic for Edwardsburgh Cardinal residents, businesses and visitors. The health and well-being of our staff and community is our top priority.

Follow our news and notices, as well as our Township Twitter account and Township Facebook account for continuing information.

Current control level and public health measures

View the latest public health control level update for our area, detailing information on gatherings, openings, closures, face coverings, ceremonies, workplaces, restaurants, meeting spaces and more.

Learn more about the Province of Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, outlining the various levels of restrictive measures for each re-opening category.

Regional health guidelines and COVID-19 testing

View up to date information on regional public health guidelines, including:

  • When to test and how to get tested for COVID-19
  • Travelling during COVID-19
  • Face coverings policy
  • Information for schools
  • Information for childcare centres
  • Information for emergency service workers
  • Coping and mental wellness

Current cases dashboard

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit provides a regularly updated case summary dashboard, detailing active and resolved COVID-19 cases in our region.

Tax relief, wage subsidies and financial benefits

You may be eligible for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax relief options and benefits if you have run into financial hardship. View the Canadian government's tax relief services, benefit programs and wage subsidies for workers, caregivers, seniors and students.

Township service changes

View the Township's current service level changes, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Township Hall and municipal services

Our Township Hall is open to the public effective January 31st, 2022. If you are experiencing covid-like symptoms or you are required to isolate, please stay home. Staff are available to assist you remotely. Please contact our offices for assistance.

Contact us by phone or email for help on the following items, or view these individual webpages for more information:

Fire department and burn permits

Our Fire department and emergency services remain in operation. Learn how you can apply for and activate a burn permit when open-air burning.

Recreation facilities and programs

Our indoor recreation facilities, including our walking track and arenas are open, effective January 31st, 2022. The walking track will be open daily from 7:45am-10pm and public skating will resume at regularly scheduled times. Please bring ID and the new Enhanced Vaccination QR each visit. This applies to all visitors, including anyone that is skating, spectating, helping tie skates, walking on the track (at the Ingredion Centre), etc.

Public library

View the service status for Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Libraries.

Waste collection

Our garbage and recycling collection services remain in operation. If you are sick, you must place any item that has come into contact with your mouth, nose and eyes into the garbage. This includes items you would normally place in the recycling, such as water or beverage bottles, pop cans, juice and milk cartons, etc.

Our municipal landfill remains in operation during the pandemic.

Snow removal

All Public Works services remain in operation during the pandemic.

Water and sewer services

Our water and sewer services remain in operation during the pandemic, including water sample kit collection and drop-off.

Disposable wipes belong in the garbage

Please do not flush cleaning wipes or other types of disposable wipes down the toilet, whether they claim to be flushable or not. This is because:

  • They can combine with fats, oils and grease to form clogs and wreak havoc on wastewater infrastructure, including sewer mains, home pipes, residential sewer laterals and private septic systems
  • Wipes do not break down in wastewater like toilet paper does
  • They can cause flooding in your home's basement

All wipes should be properly disposed of with regular household garbage.

Business supports and resources

Our staff are still available to support businesses in a safe, distanced manner.

Business owners can also take advantage of the following supports and resources: