Masking Requirements Lift March 21, 2022

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After almost two years of COVID-19 restrictions and public health mandates, the provincial government has put in place a timeline for removing all public health restrictions.  Effective today, Ontario will be removing the mandatory masking requirement for most settings. As well, all other regulatory requirements for businesses will be removed, which includes passive screening and COVID safety plans. As businesses navigate the next few months, they can chart their own course in terms of safety precautions, based on what they, their customers, and their employees are most comfortable with. Some businesses may choose to keep masking requirements and/or proof of vaccination. Customers may choose to continue wearing masks beyond when it’s required. As we move forward, it is important that everyone is respectful of the choices that business owners and customers make and that we continue to be kind.   Thank you to everyone who has supported our business community.  

 While the Municipality of North Perth is aware that many businesses already have websites and e-commerce platforms created to support your business, they are working to find additional supports for during this time to continue to encourage shopping locally.

The marketplace is a means for you to show photos, sell, receive payment and arrange delivery/pickup for your products and services – very similar to Amazon and Etsy platforms. North Perth will assist vendors to register and get the ball rolling.   If you would like to join the North Perth marketplace or would like additional details, please email contact@shoplocalnorthperth.ca.  You can check out the site HERE.