Info COVID-19
Info COVID-19
STATUS OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND SERVICES
Updated on February 23, 2021
In accordance with the guidelines issued by the Quebec Government, the measures in force for Level 4 Alert (red zone), continue to apply in the Town of Kirkland until further notice.
Following are the key components of these measures:
It is mandatory to wear a face covering at all times in enclosed public places.
Anyone wishing to enter a municipal building is required to answer the questionnaire posted at the front door, disinfect their hands upon entering and abide by the sanitary and physical distancing rules posted inside the building.
TOWN HALL - 17200 Hymus Boulevard
Status
As of February 8, 2021 and until further notice, the Town Hall building will be open to the public. It is however recommended to make an appointment beforehand by calling 514 694-4100, ext. 0, or sending an email to rdv@ville.kirkland.qc.ca.
The various municipal departments can still be reached by phone or by email (Municipal Departments Directory).
Online Services
Several municipal services are available online – for more info
Town Council Sitting
The next regular sitting of the municipal Council will be held without the presence of the public on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 8 p.m. The agenda and documents for consultation will be posted on the Town's website in the afternoon of Friday, February 26, 2021 and an audio recording of the sitting, on the morning of Tuesday, March 2.
LIBRARY - 17100 Hymus Boulevard
Status
In the current context of COVID-19, all Library facilities will remain closed to the public until further notice, in an effort to limit the possible spread of the virus within the facility during this period of confinement.
The following services will however continue during this period:
Services offered
Opening Hours (for Contactless and VIP Loan Services only) :
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online Services
- The Library’s catalogue and many other services are available online – for more info
- A Library card can be obtained or renewed online – simply fill out the online form to get a membership. You will receive your member number by email as well as a personal identification number (PIN) within three business days
SPORTS COMPLEX/ARENA - 16950 Hymus Boulevard
Status
- Building is closed to the public until further notice. During this period, the Recreation staff may be reached by phone (514 630-2719) or by email (Municipal Departments Directory).
- All activities involving sports, fitness classes, hall rentals and free activities scheduled to take place in Kirkland's recreational facilities are suspended until further notice.
PARKS/PARK CHALETS/OUTDOOR RINKS
Status and opening hours
All parks remain open to the public.To allow park users to comply with the curfew in force, all parks will close every day at 7:30 p.m. during the period of confinement.
Park users are required to comply with all applicable sanitary measures, both emanating from Santé Québec and as posted on site.
Park Chalets
All park chalets remain closed to the public until further notice.
Outdoor skating rinks
- Use of outdoor skating rinks is restricted to public skating only - the practice of hockey is forbidden at all times. For more information and to verify ice conditions, visit the outdoor skating rinks page.
- To allow users to comply with the curfew in force, all skating rinks will close every day at 7:30 p.m. during the period of confinement.
- Users are required to comply with the rules and regulations posted on site.
Cross-country skiing
To allow users to comply with the curfew in force, the cross-country ski trail will close every day at 7:30 p.m. during the period of confinement.
In compliance with applicable sanitary measures, cross-country skiing can be practiced by:
- a person alone
- people living at the same address
- a person living alone, accompanied by another person while maintaining a 2-metre physical distance.
MUNICIPAL GARAGE - 25 Claude-Jodoin Street
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Status
As of February 8, 2021 and until further notice, the Public Works building (Municipal Garage) will be open to the public. It is however recommended to make an appointment beforehand by calling 514 694-4100, ext. 0, or sending an email to rdv@ville.kirkland.qc.ca .
The various municipal departments can still be reached by phone or by email (Municipal Departments Directory).
MUNICIPAL YARD - 25 Claude-Jodoin Street
Opening hours
Open to the public :
- May to October: every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- November to April: 1st Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Closed at any other time
Applicable Rules
Specific instructions apply for accessing the Municipal Yard - for more info
WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
Household Garbage - Regular Schedule
Household waste collection takes place every Friday, starting at 7 a.m. Garbage bins and bags must be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. Thursday evening or before 7 a.m. Friday morning.
For more information on this service, click here.
Recycling - Regular Schedule
The collection of recyclable materials takes place every Friday, starting at 7 a.m. The recycling wheeled bin must be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. Thursday evening or before 7 a.m. Friday morning and put away before the end of the day on Friday.
For more information on this service, click here.
Organic Waste - Regular Schedule
In Kirkland, organic waste collection takes place every Tuesday, starting at 7 a.m. The brown bin should be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. Monday evening or before 7 a.m. Tuesday morning and put away before the end of the day on Tuesday.
For more information on this service, click here.
Bulk Items - Curbside Pick-Up
The Bulk item curbside pick-up service takes place every third Monday of the month as of 7 a.m. Items to be picked up must be placed at the curbside after 6 p.m. on the Sunday evening before collection day.
For more information on this service, click here.
The next Bulk item curbside pick-up service is scheduled for Monday, March 15 as of 7 a.m.
| Precautionary measures Since the coronavirus can survive for a certain period of time on different surfaces, taking out your bins one day in advance reduces the risk of spreading the virus to employees who provide the collection service. It is therefore recommended that garbage cans and other waste bins be placed at the curb as of 6 p.m. the day before collection day. |
ONLINE SERVICES
Municipal services available online include:
- Access to your tax account
- Payment of municipal taxes
- Payment of a statement of offence
- Requesting a dog licence
- Submitting a water meter reading
- Submitting a request via our Online Request System
- Library Online
- Requesting a Permit or Certificate of Authorization
For more information on our services, browse through our website or call 514 694-4100.
SYMPTOMS AND SCREENING CLINICS
COVID-19
As of January 6, 2021, new walk-in clinic:
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Centre RioCan Kirkland |
- If you have symptoms similar to COVID-19, take the symptom self-assessment as soon as possible and follow the instructions that will be sent to you
- You can also call the coronavirus (COVID‑19) information line at 514-644-4545 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
