COVID-19 Woolwich Township Update
Township Office
With staff working a mix of in office and from home, it is recommended that you use our services offered online or phone to book an appointment before visiting the office to ensure we are available to assist you.
The following services can be accessed through our website:
• Tax & Water Bills can now be paid online: www.woolwich.ca/taxes
• Building Permits can be applied for and paid online: www.woolwich.ca/buildingpermits
• Parking Tickets can now be paid online: www.woolwich.ca/parkingtickets
• Report Issues or Service Requests (By-law Enforcement, Potholes, Signs, Streetlights, Trees, Winter Maintenance, etc..) online: www.woolwich.ca/reportit
For current information on facilities and services, please visit www.woolwich.ca or call 519-669-1647. For health information, call the Region of Waterloo Public Health 519-575-4400.
Recreation Programs and Facilities
Township of Recreation facilities will begin reopening to the public as of Monday January 31, 2022. All ice, fitness, walking track and recreation programs will resume January 31, 2022.
All aquatic programs, including swim lessons will resume February 7, 2022.
Please note that capacity restrictions and other safety protocols will be in place as regulated by the Province of Ontario.
Residents are reminded that as per Ontario Regulation 645/21, all individuals who are entering indoor municipal recreation facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination with enhanced certificate with QR code along with ID.
Exemptions include:
• Children under 12 years old
• Individuals with a medical exemption must show provincially issued QR code
Visitors must continue to Covid pre-screen prior to entering. Participants are asked to preregister for all drop-in programs as capacities are limited.
We ask for your patience & understanding as our Recreation staff work to re-open implement these new procedures to keep our patrons, volunteers & staff safe.
Local Business Resources
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Township’s Economic Development and Tourism department continues to support local businesses access Federal and Provincial financial aids.
• Order your FREE supply of masks online at: https://forms.woolwich.ca/Small-Business-PPE-Mask-Request;
• Ontario Staycation Tax Credit – get back up to 20% Ontario accommodation expenses in 2022;
• Qualifying CEBA loan forgiveness is being extended from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023;
• Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program and Small Business Grants reopened on January 18;
• For mental health support, contact Woolwich Counselling Centre at 519-669-8651 or email at info@woolwichcounselling.org.
Visit www.shoplocalwoolwich.ca to buy gift cards and to list your business!
For more information about government programs and other business supports call 519-669-6020 or email: EconomicDevelopment@woolwich.ca
Public Health Information
All our vaccination clinics are open for appointments!
To book an appointment or find a walk-in location, visit: regionofwaterloo.ca/GetVaccinated