Ville de Waterloo’s preventative measures concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19)

TBCN Staff

he City of Waterloo, following a meeting of the emergency measures committee, is taking several measures and actions in accordance with the recommendations of the Government of Quebec. Exceptional measures are taken in an extraordinary situation. The City of Waterloo is taking these actions to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Town hall

We ask citizens to avoid going to City Hall and to encourage phone calls or to use the online services available on the City’s website. We are grateful for the cooperation and understanding of all for the well-being of citizens and employees.

Jacques-chagnon Arena

From now on, all activities scheduled to take place by the end of the 20192020 season at the Jacques-chagnon arena are canceled without exception. Those responsible will be contacted and a rental credit will be applied in proportion to the ice hours that cannot be used.

Courses and leisure activities

From now on, all the courses that remained for the winter season are canceled. Those registered will be credited in proportion to the activities that remained to be had. The performance of the film scheduled for Sunday March 15 at the Maison de la culture de Waterloo is canceled. The Easter activity preparation, which is scheduled for April 11, is also canceled.

Municipal employees

An internal note was sent to all municipal employees with all the actions taken by the City as well as the prevention measures to be adopted in all municipal departments. These recommendations align with the requirements of the Government of Quebec.

Agent office of the Quebec automobile insurance company (SAAQ)

The City of Waterloo is an agent of the SAAQ and this service is maintained on a regular basis. Exceptional measures are already in place, however. The number of clients accepted inside the office is five at a time, while other people will be invited to wait outside for their turn. It will be imperative to wash your hands when entering and leaving the office.

Waterloo Public Library and Maison de la culture de Waterloo

(MCW)

These two entities are managed by non-profit organizations independent of the City. We therefore encourage users to contact them directly to find out what action they will take.

• MCW: 450 539-4764 or mcwaterloo.com/

• Waterloo Public Library: 450 539-2268 or https://www. reseaubibliomonteregie.qc.ca/fr/ bibliotheques-horaire-et-localisation/ b106/bibliotheque-de-waterloo http://