Gananoque, a tourist town of just over 5,000 people, is like every other community across the country facing the spread of COVID-19.
To date, the town has not had a confirmed case of the coronavirus and Mayor Ted Lojko hopes it stays that way. He says all town buildings are closed to the public but services continue.
The first-time mayor says residents can make inquiries online or by phone. With only essential businesses allowed to operate, Lojko says the town council is very aware of the financial hardship many are suffering. “We’re not going to be charging any interest on payments that’s owed to the town.” Council has also waved metered parking fees and deferred property tax payments until the end of May.