• Mask/face covering is voluntary in most public indoor spaces. Mask/face coverings are still required in high-risk spaces including public transit, health-care facilities, long-term care homes and congregate care settings. 
• Self-screening remains in place. Please monitor your health and if you are feeling sick stay home or seek medical attention.

What are the gathering/capacity limits?

There are currently no gathering or capacity limits. Social distancing is no longer required but recommended when possible.

Do I need a third dose (booster shot)? How do I get one?

COVID-19 booster doses are available from participating pharmacies, including Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall, or by calling the Elliot Lake Family Health Team at 1-705-461-8882 ext. 611 to book an appointment. 

Emerging evidence suggests that although two doses of COVID-19 vaccine provide protection against severe disease and hospitalization from Omicron, vaccine effectiveness is reduced against this new variant of concern, and two doses of vaccine no longer provide strong protection against symptomatic infection. This means that people who have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine can still be infected with the Omicron strain, and spread the infection to others.

How can I protect myself and my community against COVID-19?

• Follow public health guidelines and provincial regulations.
• All residents 70 years and older, as well as, those who are immunocompromised or living with chronic disease, should not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
• Wear a mask and maintain 6 feet of physical distance from those outside your household.
• Wash your hands frequently and do not touch your face.
• Self-isolate if sick, getting tested, or instructed to by public health. Stay home, do not report to work or go shopping.
• Get tested if experiencing any symptoms. Call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre to book an appointment at 705-461-8882.
• Test yourself if you're not feeling well. Free rapid test kits are available at Shopper's Drug Mart and Rexall Pharmacy.

Where can I book a vaccine appointment?

• The Elliot Lake Family Health Team - Call 705-461-8882 to book an appointment or find information on staying up-to-date with booster shots.
• Shoppers Drug Mart (220 Ontario Ave) - Call 705-848-7125, or visit their website to book your appointment.
• Rexall Pharmacy (31 Nova Scotia Walk) - Call 705-848-2451, or visit their website to book your appointment.

Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in Elliot Lake?

Call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre to book an appointment at 705-461-8882. Alternately, free rapid antigen test kits are available at Rexall Pharmacy and Shoppers Drug Mart. Supply is limited so please call first to inquire.

How long do I have to self-isolate if myself or a member of my household contracted COVID-19?

• If you contracted COVID-19 and are fully vaccinated (at least two doses of COVID-19 vaccine), self-isolate for at least 5 days from your symptom onset or from the date of your positive test result if you have no symptoms. You cannot leave isolation for at least 5 days AND until any respiratory symptoms have been improving for 24 hours.
• If you are age 12 and older and not fully vaccinated (unvaccinated or partially vaccinated with only 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine), OR if you are immunocompromised, OR hospitalized for COVID-19 related illness, you must self-isolate for 10 days from symptom onset or from the date of your positive test result if you have no symptoms. You cannot leave isolation for at least 10 days AND until any respiratory symptoms have been improving for 24 hours.

For Household members:

• Household members who are 18 years of age or older and do not have symptoms, and have already received their booster dose (3 doses) are not required to self-isolate.
  • Household members who are under 18 years of age and are considered fully vaccinated (2 doses) are not required to self-isolate.
  • Household members who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days (RAT, ID Now, PCR), are not required to self-isolate and can attend high-risk settings, as long as they are currently asymptomatic. 
• Regardless of if you are required to isolate or not, for a total of 10 days after the last exposure to the COVID-19 case, ALL household members must:
  • Self-monitor for symptoms and self-isolate if you develop any symptom of COVID-19;
  • Continue to wear a well-fitted mask and physical distance in all public settings
    • Maintain masking as much as possible in public settings. Reasonable exceptions would include removal for essential activities like eating (e.g., when eating in shared space at school/work and maintaining as much distancing as possible)
    • Participation in activities where masking can be maintained may be resumed, but individuals should avoid activities where mask removal would be necessary (e.g., dining out, high contact sports, playing a wind instrument)
    • Individuals who are exempt from masking (e.g., children under two years of age, etc.) may return to public settings without masking
  • Not visit anyone who is immunocompromised or at higher risk of illness (i.e. seniors)
  • Not visit any highest-risk settings (unless they have previously tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test or molecular test in the past 90 days).
  • Report your exposure to your employer and follow any work restrictions.

Where can I find more information on vaccinations?

• Algoma Public Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine information landing page
• If you have questions and would like to speak directly to someone, please visit the Vax Facts website and book an appointment to speak to a professional.

Where can I get more information on children's vaccines?

The SickKids COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service is a by-appointment phone service that provides a safe, judgment-free space to have an open conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine. This service provides expert guidance from Registered Nurses who are ready to listen and answer your questions or concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service supports residents of Ontario who: 

• Have specific questions or concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccine that you cannot find the answer to elsewhere.
• Have complex medical histories or medical conditions (i.e. chronic illness)
• Require additional support for their COVID-19 vaccine due to medical complexity, developmental disorder or mobility, communication, behavioural or other specialized needs, including significant needle phobia.

More information can be found by visiting https://www.sickkids.ca/vaccineconsult.

As of June 11, 2022, masking is no longer mandatory in most indoor settings or on public transit. 

Mask/face coverings are still required in long-term care and retirement homes, as well as St. Joseph's General Hospital and the Elliot Lake Family Health Team Clinic.

• Virtual Town Hall Meetings 
  • Periodically the City and its health and safety stakeholders host Pandemic Virtual Town Hall meetings to keep Elliot Lake citizens up to-date. These meetings are broadcast on cable 10 and live streamed. You can find a link to the archive of all these meetings on the home page of this website.  

• Algoma Public Health's website.
• Province of Ontario website.

What are the restrictions on travel?

There are no restrictions on travel. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. Avoid travel except for essential reasons. Visit Algoma Public Health's website for a checklist to stay safe and avoid exposure while traveling

 Where can I get help for Elliot Lake Businesses?

If you are a business owner needing help call 705.848.0229 extension 226 or e-mail business@elliotlake.ca.

The Elliot Lake Family Health Team (ELFHT) is still offering the Age Friendly Check-ins program. 

The Age Friendly Check-in program was developed and organized by the City of Elliot Lake. The original purpose of the program was to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents who were self-isolating when the COVID-19 pandemic began.  The Family Health Team offers a similar call-out and email service for community members who do not have local contact or family to check in on them.

To access the service, members of the public can call the Family Health Team and speak with a 2nd floor Receptionist at 705-461-8882.  

• This is an essential service for those who have no local contact or family to check-in on them.

• The Collins Hall, Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre and the Centennial Arena are there are currently no restrictions for entry.
• Nature trails are open.

• The splash pad at Kiwanis Park is open for the season.

• Playgrounds are open. 

• Tennis and basketball courts are open for the season.

• The skate park remains closed, it is under repair due to vandalism.

The boardwalk and docks on Elliot Lake are open for the season.

Miners' Monument is open.  Observe proper physical distancing from those who are not part of your household.

The Fire Hall is closed to the public, however you can still pick up a burn permit.

• Ring the door bell at the front entrance
• Information will be taken outside
• Wear a mask
• Bring exact change of $5 cash

Fire Permits are now also available online

• Go to the home page of the City website, click on "I Want To" and select "Open Air Burning Permit"
• There is an approval process, once an application is submitted the Fire Department will review within 24-48 hours.  Once approved, an email will be sent to the applicant with instructions to pay, once payment is complete the applicant will get a confirmation email which will act as the fire permit.

Please obey signs and barricades and refrain from accessing all Rio Algom Limited and Denison Mine sites. Those properties remain active work sites and we need to eliminate the risk of interaction between heavy equipment, mine staff traffic and the public.

The reception area is open. Meetings with staff are also available by appointment. Please call 705-848-2287.

For your convenience, tax and water bills can be paid directly through your financial institution in person, online and via tele- banking. All other City payments can be made easily at www.elliotlake.ca and clicking on “I Want To…” If any of these options are not suitable to meet your needs, you are able to deposit a cheque in the lockbox at City Hall or you may call or email us to make arrangements if you prefer to pay in person.

The Elliot Lake Public Library is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

For more information please visit our website or call (705) 848-2287 x 2800.

• People who need to pick up and pay for a building permit must book an appointment.
  • Please call 705.848.2287 ext. 2119 to book an appointment with the building department.

• To avoid having to make an appointment, you may now pay parking tickets online using the Parking Ticket Payment Form.
  • If you are unable to pay online using our form you may call 705.848.2287 extension 0 to book an appointment.
• If you have any questions regarding your ticket please contact the Building and By-law office at 705.848.2287 ext. 2119.

Mask/face coverings are no longer mandatory for public transit, although it is recommended for your protection.

• Operating Hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday, late service until 9:00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. And Sunday service from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• Transit continues to perform additional cleaning and disinfection of all buses with a focus on touch and grab points, such as buttons, railings, handles and straps.

Council Meetings

• Council meetings have resumed to a hybrid model (in person and online). Residents can attend council meetings in person. (2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7 pm).
• Meetings are broadcast as usual on Eastlink Cable 10, web streamed live and archived.
• The agendas are posted as usual on the website.       

Simpson Trailer Park

• Simpson Trailer Park is open for the 2022 camping season.

• To book a campsite call 705-848-2287 ext. 2406 or email the Parks and Recreation department.

• Please refrain from using the site as a day use picnic area now that it has returned to a campground. There are other parks available for day use / picnics.

• For all public spaces, physical distancing remains in effect.
  • Please respect signage, ensure social distancing and be courteous with others while using public spaces and facilities.
  • If crowds become too large the City may need to implement other measures to manage the risk and respect existing orders.

Municipal Landfill and Recycling Area

• Municipal Landfill remains open Monday through Saturday at its regular hours.
• There is a limited number of vehicles allowed in at any one time so there may be some waiting.
• The City encourages residents to use the regular Tuesday garbage and recycling pickup instead of visiting the landfill to maintain a safe distance during these times.

Mississagi Provincial Park

The park is open for the 2022 camping season.

Please call 705-862-1203 for inquiries or visit their website.