IMPORTANT NOTICES AND SERVICES FOR OUR NATION CITIZENS
On going services : (call office at 613-764-5444 for information)
- The two landfills will reopen on May 29 and May 30 for dry waste materials, yard waste and branches. https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/environment/landfill-sites/
- Spring Clean Up (will be held from June 1 to June 5 2020) https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/environment/spring-clean-up/
- Regular garbage and recycling pickup
- Libraries (curbside pickup available) https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/libraries/
- Landfills will reopen permanently June 5 2020 https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/environment/landfill-sites/
- Garbage green stickers (call the office at 613-764-5444)
- By-law services
- Public Works
- Municipal taxes https://nationmun.ca/en/covid-19-municipal-taxes-and-utility-billing/
- Dog tags (tag renewal date pushed from March 31 to June 30 2020)
Services on hold, closed until further notice or reopened :
- The Nation Municipality offices (Note that our secure exterior drop box is available to deposit payments)
- Community Centres (you can contact us at 613-524-2522 or at scollard@nationmun.ca)
- Arena
- Hazardous waste
- Access to park structures and installations are prohibited. It is possible to walk or run through them. https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/recreation/parks/
- The Nation Municipality tennis and basketball courts are now open to the public.
https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/recreation/parks/
Council Meetings : closed to the public
- Please note the The Nation Municipality Council Meetings will be closed to the public. After consultations, we must take exceptional and necessary measures to counter the spread of COVID-19. The meetings will be recorded and available on YouTube. Also, the minutes will be accessible as usual on our website under Our Council & Staff. We are confident that these measures will allow you to continue being informed of the discussions held at the meetings. Thank you for your understanding. Questions? Call us at 613-764-5444 extension 235 or email jbrizard@nationmun.ca.
NEWS AND NOTES
May 25 2020 – The two Nation landfills will be opening on May 29 and May 30 in Limoges and Fournier for dry waste materials, yard waste and branches. This link will lead you to our web page for details.
https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/environment/landfill-sites/
May 19 2020 – The Nation Municipality TENNIS AND BASKETBALL COURTS are now open to the public. (Note that the St-Bernardin tennis court is closed until further notice)
May 15 2020 – NOTICE : The two landfills will reopen on specific dates and sites for dry waste materials, yard waste and branches. This link will lead you to our web page for details.
https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/environment/landfill-sites/
May 7 2020 – REGISTER NOW! Telmatik is a communication system used by The Nation Municipality to quickly send important and relevant municipal notices to its citizens by telephone, text message and/or email. Follow this link to register.
https://nationmun.ca/en/resident-services/communication-system/
April 29 2020 – Medical students from the Prescott-Russell area offer grocery delivery
During this pandemic, four students from the Prescott-Russell area offer free grocery delivery to the sick, the elderly, the self-isolated and the immunocompromised who do not have the capacity to go out for groceries. Please follow this link.
https://forms.gle/TKxsNBWpJrc1zHH17
We are raising funds to support our organization. If you would like to donate, support us here : gf.me/u/xyvxfg
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April 29 2020 – Domestic Violence : Because of the lockdown and physical distancing instructions, women and children dealing with domestic violence are especially at risk during this pandemic. Help is available by following this link.
https://www.minterludeh.ca/en/
April 17 2020 – Food banks : Another example of the great generosity of our citizens. Residents of The Nation came forward to help families in need. If you wish to do the same, please consult this document. You will find the names of two food banks. On behalf of these families in need, thank you.
April 16 2020 – The Nation Council members are also at home and encourage you to continue following the guidelines. We are very proud of you all. Stay strong, stay safe, we will get through this, together.
April 15 2020 – SURVEY : Canadian survey on business conditions. If you are a business owner, Statistics Canada wants to hear your voice. Fill out the survey by following this link. You have until April 17 to make your voice heard. Don’t lose a second and don’t miss this opportunity. Thanks for informing business owners.
April 14 2020 – An interesting invitation for our entrepreneurs. Could e-commerce be an option to get your business out of the COVID-19 crisis? Follow this link and sign up.
April 7 2020 – The medical officer of health requires that all police and municipal officers operating in the United Counties of Stormont, Stormont and Dundas, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the City of Cornwall help to monitor the compliance with respect to the isolation of certain people.
https://nationmun.ca/en/our-council-staff/by-law/
April 6 2020 – The Nation mayor François St-Amour declares local state of emergency
4 2020 – There are now 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Eastern Ontario. Follow this link for a detailed graphics.
https://eohu.ca/…/my…/covid-19-status-update-for-eohu-region
April 3 2020 – IMPORTANT NOTICE : Two orders for Eastern Ontario from the Medical Officer of Health. Please consult orders by following this link.
https://eohu.ca/…/m…/important-covid-19-news-for-eohu-region
April 2 2020 – The number of Covid-19 positive cases in Eastern Ontario is now at 31.
https://eohu.ca/…/my…/covid-19-status-update-for-eohu-region
March 31 2020 – COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Winchester to Open on April 1st
https://eohu.ca/en/article/2020-03-31
March 31 2020 – Please read what the OPP can enforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 28 2020 – Increase in COVID-19 cases in Eastern Ontario.
https://eohu.ca/en/article/2020-03-28
People returning from abroad and not isolating risk up to $1 million in fines and three years in prison.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mandatory-quarantine-hajdu-1.5509508
Statement from The Nation Mayor regarding COVID-19