Prince Township

Fire permit forms HERE.

Statistics Canada Is Hiring

Statistics Canada is hiring local employees for the 2021 Census. Schooling, housing, health, and emergency services are all planned using census data.

They are looking to hire approximately 32,000 census employees to count every person in Canada.

Pay rates vary by position from $17.83 to $21.77 per hour, plus authorized expenses
Start and end dates vary by position and location, between March and July 2021
You must be available to work flexible hours, mainly during evenings and weekends
In the current context of COVID-19, we are committed to ensuring the safety of our employees at all times

Help your community to plan for the future - apply now! (www.census.gc.ca/jobs)

For more information visit here

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers.

Volunteering is often seen as a selfless act; a person gives their time, skills, experience, and passion to help others, without expecting anything in return. And while volunteering is a form of service, many volunteers will tell you that “you get more than you give”. From opportunities to develop new skills, to finding deep and meaningful personal connections, the magic of volunteering is that it creates social and economic value for all.

A big thank you to all our Prince Township volunteers.
Always needed and forever appreciated.

Barbecue Safety

It’s tempting to jump right in and start throwing meat on the grill, but it’s dangerous if you aren’t careful. Barbecue maintenance and proper use is key to enjoying your time on the patio without risk of injury. Follow these do’s and don’ts of barbecuing to make sure that the only things on fire at the dinner table are your grilling skills.

DO's

DO keep your grill away from flammable objects. Decorations, canopies and trees are all examples of harmless backyard items that turn into fire hazards with your barbecue nearby
DO use a plastic reusable barbecue brush to clean up gunk from the grill. If you skip this step, the charred scraps could seep into your next meal!
DO keep a fire extinguisher nearby. It’ll help minimize damage and injury should a blaze start from your grill.
DO investigate potential gas leaks. Often, propane is tinged with a chemical that makes it smell like rotten eggs so that you can easily identify when there is a problem with your barbecue. If you suspect a leak, turn off your grill and rub all the connections and hoses down with a soapy solution. Turn the gas back on – wherever bubbles form, there is a leak. Carefully disconnect your propane tank and return it to where you bought it from, either for repair or replacement. Be mindful to keep it away from fire – it’s explosive!
DO keep a first aid kit nearby. Burn treatment works best if it is administered early; keeping the correct tools close at hand ensures that this is possible.

DONT'S

DON’T start your grill with the lid closed. Propane gas can build up inside the hood and ignite when you open it.
DON’T use wire barbecue brushes on your grill. The wires can break off in the barbecue, and then stick to your burgers when you cook them. Many Canadians have experienced this misfortune – for many, surgery was required to remove the bristle.
DON’T leave a barbecue unattended. If it catches fire, it won’t take long for the flames to spread to nearby objects, or worse, people. You are responsible for your own cooking equipment, so you should be there at all times to prevent injury.
DON’T put too much food on your grill at once. With so many fatty pieces of meat on the barbecue, it becomes a fire hazard. All it takes is one piece of food to catch fire, and the whole grill could go up in flames. Instead, maintain a few centimeters between each piece of food to isolate potential fires.
DON’T use a grill indoors. Grills produce carbon monoxide – a lethal gas that is undetectable without an appropriate detector nearby. Outside, it can disperse, but it builds up quickly indoors. Never use a grill in an enclosed space, or even under a canopy; the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is too high.

Building Permits

Permits ensure that construction within the municipality meets with standards set out in the Ontario Building Code. No matter what the specific project may be, the enforcement of codes is carried out to protect public health, safety and welfare. Compliance with municipal by-laws such as the Zoning By-law is also evaluated during the review process.

Building permits are typically required for the following:
• New buildings
• Additions
• Renovations or alterations
• Demolitions
• Prefabricated structures
• HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
• Miscellaneous for residential (pools, fireplaces, decks, fences, etc.)
• Temporary buildings
• Installing new windows and exterior doors
• Installing new shingles or metal roofing
• Installing new cladding (siding, stucco, etc.)

To be sure, contact the Building Division at 705-759-5398 or email building@cityssm.on.ca, describe the work to be done and investigate what the requirements are.

Spring into Safety

As we transition to spring and enjoy the warmer weather it is important to stay alert. Wildlife is waking up, protecting their young, and becoming more active.

Keep your home safe by:

Not leaving/cleaning up the garbage around your yard.
Not leaving out bird seed.
Cleaning your BBQ after use.
Keeping a close watch on children and pets.
NOT feeding the wildlife.

Prince Twp. Library Hours

Prince Township has a well stocked library with a huge assortment of rich literature including children's books, novels, nonfiction reference books and much much more.

Due to the Stay-At-Home order we will be going back to contactless curbside pickups. Please call 705-779-2992 Ext.5 and leave a message with your book requests.

Someone will get back to you as soon as possible with your pickup details.

"There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration. " - Andrew Carnegie

EarlyON Center Hours

EarlyON centers offer free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people, or get advice.

Closed till further notice

Pre-registration is required at www.keyon.ca
Social distancing is in effect

Hours are subject to change with little notice. Check our facebook page: EarlyOn Child and Family Centre "Prince Township"

Please note that socks or indoor shoes are required while visiting. The centre also is a PEANUT FREE ZONE. For the safety of children who have life-threatening peanut allergies, please do not bring peanuts or nut products into the centre. Thank you.

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