All municipal facilities, including City Hall, Public Works and Parks, will be closed to the public, except by appointment, until further notice as of Wednesday, March 18.
Facilities will remain open to staff, essential deliveries, and pre-arranged appointments according to a news release. The Customer Service Centre can be reached by telephone 705-474-0400, or by email.
There is no mention of relief, moratorium or delay on paying taxes, fees or fines. West Nipissing yesterday announced tax due dates have been postponed to April 24 and May 22, to reduce non-essential visits to the Municipal Office. No penalties will be applied.
In North Bay, there are various methods to make non-cash payments, including a drop box outside the main doors of City Hall, online and via telephone.
"We are asking residents seeking to attend to City-related business do so remotely when possible, online, by phone or through the mail, or delay any business that requires in-person interaction with City employees until a future date."
Those with urgent, time-sensitive matters requiring the attention of staff are advised to contact the appropriate department to see if an accommodation can be made.
Additionally, North Bay Transit is operating according to its summer schedule. This adjustment is being made based on demand in light of the suspension of classes at schools and our local post-secondary institutions. All routes will continue to operate.