Join in and help develop the new Westport brand! Community input is needed in October and November.
Municipal branding is more than just a website and a logo. A brand is an experience, an emotion and a memory. It communicates what makes Westport unique and appealing through a combination of visuals and words. A strong brand can help boost economic development, tourism and the sense of community that residents enjoy.
STEP ONE – October 10 – 30, 2021
In three words or less, describe your Westport experience, emotion or a memory. If you have trouble getting started, consider how you would describe our hometown to someone who has never visited, and do it in three words or less. From your suggestions, members of Council and four community representatives will select the top contender(s).
You can participate in STEP ONE in a variety of ways:
Drop a note in the mail slot at Town Hall with your three words or less suggestion.
STEP TWO – November 1 – 30, 2021
The top selection(s) from STEP ONE will be published and the community will be asked to develop a slogan or tag line using them. More information on this will be provided November 1.
Dr. Kieran Moore says celebrating Thanksgiving indoors and unmasked with a fully vaccinated group is “absolutely appropriate”. However, it is important to continue following good public health practices.
If you choose to host an in-person gathering:
do not exceed the gathering limit of 25 people indoors and 100 people outdoors
have the fewest number of people possible at your gathering
use outdoor spaces whenever possible
provide all the necessary supplies, including hand sanitizer, soap and water
open windows, if possible
clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces
ask guests not to attend if they have symptoms, even if they are mild
make a list of guests attending in case your local public health unit needs it for contact tracing
remind people of public health advice to follow during the event
wash your hands before and frequently when preparing and serving food
have everyone wash their hands before and after eating
If you choose to attend an in-person gathering:
you should not attend if you have any symptoms, even if they are mild
wash your hands or use hand sanitizer regularly throughout the event
consider participating virtually or not attending the event if you are immunocompromised or at higher risk of severe disease or exposure to COVID-19covid 19
When to wear face coverings
Regardless of where you are, you can wear a face covering and physically distance if you feel it is right for you, especially if you or others are immunocompromised or at high-risk of severe disease or exposure to COVID-19covid 19.
Indoors
When gathering indoors:
with a group of fully vaccinated individuals, you may consider removing your face covering if everyone is comfortable
with people from multiple households who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or status is unknown, you should wear a face covering and physically distance
Outdoors
When gathering outdoors:
with a group of fully vaccinated individuals, no face covering or physical distancing is necessary
with people from multiple households who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or vaccination status is unknown, you should consider wearing a face covering if physical distancing cannot be maintained
Celebrating Hallowe’en
If you trick-or-treat door-to-door:
stay home if you have symptoms, even if they are mild
trick-or-treat outdoors as much as possible
be creative and build the face covering into your costume. Remember that a costume mask is not a substitute for a face covering. A costume mask should not be worn over a non-medical mask or face covering because it can be dangerous if the costume mask makes it hard to breathe.
do not crowd doorsteps – take turns one at a time
do not sing or shout for your treats
keep interactions brief with those giving out treats
use hand sanitizer often, especially before and after handling your face covering, after touching frequently touched surfaces, when you arrive home from trick-or-treating, and before and after handling or eating treats
there is no need to clean or disinfect pre-packaged treats
If trick-or-treating indoors, maintain physical distancing as much as possible and wear a face covering, especially when physical distancing is a challenge.
If you choose to give out treats:
do not participate in Halloween festivities if you have symptoms, even if they are mild
keep interactions with trick-or-treaters short and encourage them to move along after receiving their treat from you
consider wearing a face covering when physical distancing cannot be maintained
consider including the face covering as part of your costume if you are dressing up
give out only purchased and packaged treats
do not ask trick-or-treaters to sing or shout for their treats
clean your hands often throughout the evening using soap and water or with hand sanitizer
Recognizing Remembrance Day
If attending a Remembrance Day memorial event:
stay home if you have symptoms, even if they are mild
wear a face covering indoors and wear one outdoors if physical distancing cannot be maintained or is required
wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently
consider participating virtually or not attending the event if you are immunocompromised or at higher risk of severe disease and/or exposure to COVID-19covid 19
If you chose to sell poppies in-person:
wear a face covering
have hand sanitizer and use it regularly
consider not selling if you are immunocompromised or at higher risk of severe disease and/or exposure to COVID-19
The Governments of Canada and Ontario have provided 75% of the cost to modernize the pumping station. The work should reduce the frequency of unplanned shut downs due to force main failures and power loss. It is important to recognize that the support from both orders of governments continues to improve our Village infrastructure.
The total cost of the work is $418,750. Village contribution will be funded through annual OCIF grants.
So much fun! Our picnic today was perfect! yes – we ran out of corn, chicken and ice cream!!!! But the music with Eric Uren was the best! Well done. You can never complain when your encore is a Bruce Springsteen cover!
FOTA was front and centre. Thanks to Mark Herlehy, Bob Scott, Chris Chisamore and Barry Card! DREAM BIG for the arena, er, I mean the WTC Communications Centre. Thank you to Mike and Steve Lynn for your generous 10-year commitment to the Village.
Shout out to our amazing picnic sponsors, Tracey Phillips and Paul Thorp (Westport IDA Village Pharmacy), Neil and Martha Kudrinko (Kudrinkos), and Paul and Heather Snider (Village of Westport). Thank you. The food was delicious. We will plan for more people in 2022!
All components of the Village waste water system are operating properly and no mechanical issues or breakdowns have or are occurring. In fact, the system just passed rigorous testing that confirms it is operating to standard. The testing that occurred over the past couple of weeks has resulted in the lagoons aerobic layer allowing some odour through from the anaerobic layer. Staff advised today that they expect conditions to improve shortly.
If you have questions about the waste water system or other Village matters, you can email info@villageofwestport.ca, or Mr Peter Evans the Village’s Manager of Public Works pevans@villageofwestport.ca or please feel comfortable knocking on my door.
Robin, The Mayor 
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