The Listowel BIA
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Shortly after our newsletter was sent yesterday, we received additional information regarding policies for mask or face coverings in Huron and Perth counties. We wanted to provide this information to you now over waiting until our next newsletter. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at lschaefer@northperth.ca or 519-444-8233 or contact Huron Perth Public Health (contact info below).
Mask and Face Coverings

Effective Friday, July 17, 2020, as of 12:01 a.m. all owners/operators of indoor commercial and indoor public spaces, including employers, businesses and organizations in Huron and Perth counties, must have policies in place requiring the use of face coverings in their establishments. 

The areas of an establishment that are subject to the face covering requirements are:
  • Any areas in which visitors interact with one another or with staff members, OR
  • Any areas that are open or accessible to members of the public

I nstructions to employers, businesses and organizations in Huron and Perth counties  were issued by Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health for Huron Perth Public Health under the authority of the provincial  Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act  (Government of Ontario).

The instructions can be found HERE .
A FAQ document can be found here HERE .
A sign for your business can be found HERE .
The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act can be found HERE.

More information is available on the Huron Perth Public Health website at www.hpph.ca/masks . For further information, call the HPPH Health Line at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3267.


STAGE 3 BEGINS JULY 17th!

As a reminder from our newsletter yesterday, it was  announced  that a number of regions in Ontario, including ours, will be moving into  Stage 3  effective 12:01am on Friday July 17, 2020. As part of the Stage 3 reopening, nearly all businesses and public spaces can reopen with public health and safety restrictions in place. There are some  businesses and activities that will remain closed  in Stage 3 until a plan to safely resume operations has been approved by health experts. In addition to the reopening of businesses, Stage 3 will also include indoor gathering limits increasing to a maximum of 50 people and the outdoor gathering limits increasing to a maximum of 100 people with physical distancing still being maintained. For more information about this next stage of reopening, including which businesses are allowed to reopen and exceptions to Stage 3 reopening, please visit the Government of Ontario’s site outlining  Stage 3 reopening .
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You can reach Lisa Schaefer, Coordinator, by email at lschaefer@northperth.ca or by phone at 519-444-8233.
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