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Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days

Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 03:50 PM

Support for workers and employers will continue until July 31, 2022

The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31, 2022 to continue keeping workers safe and ensure they do not lose pay if they need to miss work for reasons related to COVID-19. Employees can continue to access this paid leave to get tested, vaccinated, self-isolate, or care for a family member. Should the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit be extended,...

Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits Where Proof of Vaccination is Required

Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 11:24 AM

Cautious Approach Key to Protecting Our Progress as Province Learns More About the Omicron Variant

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending its pause on the lifting of capacity limits in remaining higher-risk settings where proof of vaccination is required while the province continues to monitor trends in public health and health care indicators and learns more about the Omicron variant. These settings include:

  • food or drink establishments with...

Town Talk - Holiday Suggestions for Seniors

Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 03:26 PM

 

WAVS Executive Director & Seniors At Risk Committee member Beverly Boyd makes some holiday-related suggestions for seniors.

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A Fire Safety Message as we Get Closer to the Holiday Season

Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 10:04 AM

As we start decorating for this festive time of the year, remember that cooking is the leading cause of fires during the holidays. Don't let this be you. 

Notice to Homeowners - Turn on Water By-Passes No Later Than December 15

Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2021 10:27 AM

The Municipality of Wawa wishes to advise residents to TURN ON WATER BY-PASSES NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15th.  The Municipality has supplied by-pass valves to residences that are prone to freeze.  It is the homeowner’s responsibility to turn these on at this time.

Costs to thaw lines will be at the owner’s expense.  If you do not know if a valve is in your residence, please call Infrastructure Services at 705-856-2244, Ext. 250 or 252 to make an appointment for an inspection.

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