• Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17 - February 14, 2022

• Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures - January 20, 2022

• Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen - January 3, 2022

• Ontario Updating Public Health Measures and Guidance in Response to Omicron - December 30, 2022

• Ontario Launches New Supports for Businesses - December 22, 2021

• Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron - December 17, 2021

• All Ontarians 18+ Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Appointments at Three-Month Interval - December 15, 2021

• Ontario Accelerating Booster Eligibility to Adults Aged 50+ - December 2, 2021

• Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term - October 22, 2021

• Ontario Taking Steps to Protect Vulnerable Workers - October 18, 2021

• Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings - September 1, 2021

• Ontario Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Mandatory for High-Risk Settings - August 17, 2021

• Ontario Providing More Support to Communities During COVID-19 - August 16, 2021

• Ontario Moving to Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen on July 16 - July 9, 2021

• Youth Aged 12-17 Across Ontario Eligible for Accelerated Second Dose - July 2, 2021

• Ontario Moving to Step Two of Roadmap to Reopen on June 30 - June 24, 2021

• Accelerated Second Dose Eligibility Continues Ahead of Schedule - June 17

• Ontario to Move to Step One of Roadmap to Reopen on June 11 - June 7, 2021

• Ontario Maintains COVID-19 Restrictions as Stay-at-Home Order is Set to Expire - June 2, 2021

• Ontario To Appoint New Chief Medical Officer of Health - May 30, 2021

• Ontario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely Reopen the Province - May 20, 2021

• COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Expanding to Ontarians 18+ Ahead of Schedule - May 17, 2021

• Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order Until June 2 - May 13, 2021

• Ontario Continues to Expand Booking Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccines to More Ontarians - May 10, 2021

• Ontario Expands COVID-19 Rapid Testing Across Province - May 7, 2021

• Ontario Supports Families, Businesses and Workers during COVID-19 - May 7, 2021

• Ontario Prepares to Accelerate Rollout as Vaccine Supply Increases - April 29, 2021

• Ontario to Introduce Paid COVID-19 Leave - April 28, 2021

• Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to Individuals 45 and Over in Hot Spot Communities - April 27, 2021

• Ontario Safely Expands Age Eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine to 40+ - April 19, 2021

• Ontario Announces Emergency Child Care for Critical Frontline Workers - April 15, 2021

• Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break - April 12, 2021

• Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan - April 6, 2021

• Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake - April 1, 2021

• Ontario Expanding Pharmacy and Primary Care Locations for COVID-19 Vaccinations - April 1, 2021

• Ontario Helping People Get their COVID-19 Vaccination - March 23, 2021

• Ontario Launching Provincial Booking System for COVID-19 Vaccines - March 14, 2021

• Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Public Health Regions Returning to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework - March 5, 2021

• Ontario Returning 27 Public Health Regions to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework - February 12, 2021

• Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order across Most of the Province to Save Lives - February 8, 2021

• Enhanced Safety Measures in Place as In-Person Learning Resumes Across Ontario - February 3, 2021

• Ontario Continues Accelerated Vaccinations of Most Vulnerable Despite Vaccine Delays - February 2, 2021

• Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Variants - January 29, 2021

• Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives - Dec 21, 2020

• Ontario Begins Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine - December 15,2020

• Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders - Dec. 10, 2020

• Ontario Identifies Key Groups for Distribution of Initial COVID-19 Vaccines - Dec. 7, 2020

• Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely - November 25, 2020

• Ontario Updating COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 - November 13, 2020

• Ontario Moves Public Health Unit Regions into COVID-19 Response Framework to Keep Ontario Safe and Open - November 6, 2020

• Ontario Continues to Support Restaurants During COVID-19 Pandemic - October 13, 2020

• Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health and Testing Measures to Keep People Safe - October 2, 2020

• Ontario Expands COVID-19 Testing to Pharmacies - September 23, 2020

• Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province's History - September 22, 2020

• Ontario Providing Municipalities with up to $1.6 Billion in First Round of Emergency Funding - August 13, 2020

• Ontario Extends Emergency Orders - Extensions Protect Health and Safety as Economy Gradually Reopens - July 16, 2020

• Nearly All Businesses and Public Spaces to Reopen in Stage 3 - July 13, 2020

• Ontario Extends Emergency Orders - Province Maintains Flexibility to Protect Public Health - July 9, 2020

• Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to July 15 - June 24, 2020

• Ontario Extends Emergency Orders - June 17, 2020

• More People Can Get Back to Work as Additional Businesses and Services to Reopen This Week - June 15, 2020

• Ontario Eases Restrictions on Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies - June 13, 2020

• Ontario Permits More Businesses and Services to Reopen in the Coming Days - June 8, 2020

  • See items/businesses that are permitted to open in Phase Two

• Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Support Its Reopening Efforts - June 6, 2020

• Ontario opens lodges, cottage resorts and short term rentals - June 4, 2020 Norm Miller MPP

• Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency until June 30 - June 2, 2020

• Ontario Supports Those Struggling with Electricity Bills during COVID-19 - June 1, 2020

• Backcountry Camping available at Ontario Parks and on Crown Lands Starting June 1 - May 30, 2020

• Ontario Opens Up COVID-19 Testing Across the Province - May 29, 2020

• Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak to June 9 - May 27, 2020

• Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Keep People Safe - May 19, 2020

• Health and Safety Top Priority as Schools Remain Closed - May 19, 2020

• Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen - May 14, 2020

• Ontario Retail Stores Open for Curbside Pickup and Delivery - May 11, 2020

• Ontario Further Eases Restrictions on Retail Stores and Essential Construction During COVID-19 - May 6, 2020

• Ontario Extends Electricity Rate Relief During COVID-19 - May 6, 2020

• Certain Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Strict Safety Guidelines - May 1, 2020

• Ontario announced guiding principles and criteria provided by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health to reopen the province, A Framework for Reopening our Province. April 27, 2020

• School Closures Extended to Keep Students, Staff and Families Safe - April 26, 2020

• Ontario Parks to Remain Closed until May 31, 2020 - April 25, 2020

• Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19 - April 14, 2020

• Ontario Takes Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 - April 11, 2020

• Ontario Protects Parents during COVID-19 - April 10, 2020

• Essential Workplaces - April 4, 2020 Update

• All Outdoor Recreational Amenities across Province Now Closed - March 30, 2020

• Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to Covid-19 - March 25, 2020
• Ontario Providing Electricity Relief to Families, Small Businesses and Farms During COVID-19 - March 24, 2020
• List of Essential Services permitted to remain open by Province of Ontario - March 24, 2020
• Ontario Orders the Mandatory Closure of All Non-Essential Workplaces to Fight Spread of COVID-19 - News Release, March 23/20
• Ontario Enacts Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public - News Release, March 17, 2020

The most current updates and announcements from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

(Visit the District of Muskoka COVID-19 Page for the most current updates) 

We refer to our sewing group as The Masketeers.  We have been sewing masks since early April, and have donated and distributed to all the senior’s homes, long term care, senior’s apartments, takeout servers, Canadian Mental Health workers, Ryde community, Fire, OPP and Medics, Real Estate companies, doctors’ offices, postal workers, G.A.P, delivery people, and many many individuals to wear when they come into town for grocery shopping, etc.

To date we have distributed well over 3,000 masks.  We are constantly offered payment for these however always ask them to Pay It Forward.  It is our intention to supply these masks on a complimentary basis.

Our plan is to provide our entire Town of Gravenhurst with as many masks as possible to ensure we do our very best to stay safe.  

The Masketeers, complimentary masks, handsewn by Gravenhurst sewers.  Please simply Pay It Forward in lieu of any payment for these masks.....Please wear them!

Contact: Barb McCabe    marvbarbmccabe@gmail.com

*Most of our masks are picked up in PineRidge; however, we have a good group of volunteers who will deliver should those requesting masks not have means to be picked up.  

Salvation Army - 620 Muskoka Rd N, Gravenhurst Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1:00 - 4:30 pm. Food bank remains open, however there is no waiting room area so clients need to call and book appointments so that we see one client at a time. Grocery delivery available (via CAA) for over 60 years or underlying condition. Phone: (705) 687-2131.

Gravenhurst Against Poverty continues to take precautions and is open on a take out basis.

Located at 290 Muskoka Road North - Trinity United Church parking lot. 

• Our Tuesday lunch is offered from 12-1 pm take out only.
• Our Thursday Supper Club and Fresh food giveaway will also be open.
• Both are open 4-6 pm, the dinner will be a take dinner. 

Ontario has a Colour Coded System which outlines protocols and guidelines.

Also available are other industry specific resources: 

• Ontario Covid-19 Workplace Safety Guidelines
• Retail Council of Canada Recovery Toolkit
• Restaurants Canada COVID-19 Reopening Best Practices
• Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide

District of Muskoka Support

• Ontario Business Information Line 1-888-444-3659
• Canadian COVID-19 Business Support & Funding Guide

• Closures of non-essential businesses
• Facilitating flexible and remote work arrangements
• Preparing your workplace for COVID-19
• Understanding how to keep your employees safe
• COVID-19 Standardized Construction Site Protocols