Ontario will enter into Step 3 of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen on Friday, July 16,2021.

As of July 16, 2021, the Township will resume in-person service at the Township Office Centre, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to support the public requiring in-person transactions. Public access will be restricted to the public service area, public washrooms and Public Room via the Administration Centre's front entrance. Safety measures are in place to ensure the safety of both staff and the public. These measures include:

  • Daily closure from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for cleaning
  • Plexiglass barriers
  • Floor social distancing markers
  • Designated public washrooms
  • Roped barriers
  • Directional signage

Guests are reminded to adhere to safety precautions when visiting the Township Office, including wearing a face covering at all times when in common areas inside the building and exercising proper hand sanitization.

For access to staff other than the customer service windows, appointments may be made directly with members of Township staff. Please contact the office for more details.

 Status of Facilities 
 

Facility 

Status

Notes

Township Office  

Open 
  • Customer Service is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All other staff are available via appointment, virtual meeting, email or telephone only during regular business hours.
  • Contact details are available at adjtos.ca/contact 

Fire Hall 

Closed 
  • For an emergency please call 9-1-1
  • Staff are available to assist by email or telephone. Contact details are available at adjtos.ca/contact  
  • Burn permits are available online

Indoor Rentals 

Closed 
  • All indoor rentals are suspended. Please contact 705-434-5055 ext. 221 for more information. 

Outdoor Rentals

Open

Parks and

 

 

Walking Trail 

Open

 

Open
  • All parks and sports fields are open for spontaneous, non-organized play.
  • Please practice physical distancing when using Township of Adjala-Tosorontio outdoor spaces.
  • All public washrooms are closed at this time

Playground Equipment 

Open 
  • Ensure 2 metres (6 feet) of distance between you and the closest person. If you cannot maintain 2 metres of distance, please wait your turn.
  • Equipment is not sanitized.

Sports Fields and Courts

Open
  • Sports fields are now available for rentals. See the Facilities and Rentals page
  • All public washrooms are closed at this time
  Status of Services 
 

Service

Service Options 

Notes

Building Department

 

In-person, on-site, phone or email.

 

No-contact drop-off for applications and payment is available via the secure drop box at the Municipal Office. 
  • Contact the Building Department at 705-434-5055 ext. 222 for an appointment.

Planning Department

 

In-person, on-site, phone or email.

 

No-contact drop-off for applications and payment is available via the secure drop box at the Municipal Office.
  • Residents can obtain zoning and property information by email or phone 705-434-5055 ext.223.
  • Fees must be paid by cheque when submitting a planning application, zoning certificate, or zoning compliance letter. All fees are payable as per the Fees and Charges By-law 21-19.

Finance/Treasury Department

 

 

In-person payments - debit, cheque or cash. 

Online for property tax, water bills, dog tags, burn permits and parking tickets.

Online through financial institution for  property tax and water bills.

Dropbox (cheque only) for property tax, water bills and dog tags.  

 

  • For Payment online through your financial institution for tax payment use your 19 - digit roll number as the account number (no dashes or spaced). 
  • For Payment online through your financial institution for water payment use the 10-digit account number as the account number (no decimal). 
  • For bill payments through the drop box please include provide a copy of your bill. We will stamp and send a receipt back to you via the mail. 

Clerks Department 

Freedom of Information Request forms and payment by cheque can be made at customer service or through the drop box.
  • Contact the Clerks Department at 705-434-5055 ext. 263 for an appointment.
  • For Freedom of Information Requests submitted through the drop box, or customer service, applicants will be contact with any questions. 
 Press Releases & Notices

03-31-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #83

03-25-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #82

03-19-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #81

03-10-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #80

03-03-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #79

02-25-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #78

02-10-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #76

02-08-2021 Premier Doug Ford's Announcement on Lockdown

02-03-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #75

01-28-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #74

01-28-2021 Province Government Enhancing Public Health and Workplace Safety Measures in the Shutdown

01-21-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #73

01-13-2021 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #72

01-12-2021 Provincial Government News Release on COVID-19

12-23-2020 Press Release Notice to Residents

12-16-2020 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Businesses, Workplaces Update Final

11-30-2020 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #64

11-24-2020 News Release - Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

11-24-2020 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Travel Restrictions to Facilities

10-14-2020 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 Update #60

09-30-2020 Press Release Notice to Residents

09-18-2020 Press Release Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit 

08-07-2020 Services Available By Appointment 

07-23-2020 Reopening of Playground Equipment 

06-08-2020 Lifting of Burn Ban

06-03-2020 Updated Greenspaces and Walking Trails now Open 

05-25-2020 Greenspaces and Walking Trails now Open 

05-14-2020 Reminder of Park Closures

05-06-2020 Temporary Lifting of Burn Ban

04-27-2020 Agricultural Burn Permits

04-20-2020 Burn Ban 

04-01-2020 Impact of COVID-19 on Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Services

03-19-2020 Declaration of Emergency 

03-17-2020 Closure of Township Office to Public

03-16-2020 COVID-19 Response 
  Face Coverings in Public
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has advised that as of Monday, July 13, 2020, when you enter into a public indoor space a (e.g. grocery store, community centre, shopping mall, hair salon, library, place of worship, etc.), or use a public transit service in Simcoe Muskoka, you will be required to wear a face covering.


A face covering means a medical or non-medical mask or other face covering such as a bandana or scarf that covers the mouth and nose.


Children under the age of 2 or those under 5 who cannot be persuaded, are not required to wear a face covering, as well as individuals whose health or ability, or cultural or religious reasons would prevent them from doing so. No proof of exemption is required.


Additional information is available on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website.
  Additional Resources 

Memorandum from Minister Kate Manson-Smith Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

2021 COVID-19 Relief Funding for Municipalities

New COVID-19 Border Testing Orders under the Quarantine Act

 

Honorable Terry Dowdall (Available Funding Information affected by COVID-19)

Honorable Jim Wilson (Available Funding Information affected by COVID-19)

​Public Health Agency of Canada - Risk level for Canadians, Current situation, Travel advisories

Ontario Ministry of Health - Ontario Health news and updates, provided every day, seven days a week, at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET.

World Health Organization -Technical documents, Questions and answers​

2-1-1 Locating services, help centre​

 

Ontario Community Support Finder