Ville de Brossard will be adjusting its service offer and schedules starting Saturday, until further notice.
Brossard, January 8, 2021 – Acknowledging new directives issued by the Quebec government, including a curfew, the Ville de Brossard will adjust its service offering and schedules starting Saturday until further notice in order to contribute to efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
“Since the beginning of this pandemic, our priority has been to protect our employees and the entire population of Brossard. I call on you and your sense of responsibility to respect these new sanitary measures and to team up with public health authorities and the City to curb the spread of the virus,” declared Brossard Mayor Doreen Assaad.
Library: access for students only and on reservation
In line with the government’s commitment to providing a quiet, safe place for high school, CEGEP and university students, the Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage will offer them the use of a pre-assigned workspace and computer workstations between 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, starting Monday January 18, by reservation only.
The link to the reservation form will be shared over the next week on the brossard.ca/biblio website and on the library’s Facebook page. Two (2) hour slots will be offered and reservations are limited to Brossard students.
The wearing of a mask and the respect of distancing measures will be required at all times inside the library.
Library: contactless lending maintained
The contactless loan service remains accessible to the general public. For more information: brossard.ca/pretswithoutcontact. There will be no loans at the counter in the library.
The book chute is also open for returning documents. Finally, the library’s digital resources remain available at all times at brossard.ca/biblio/numerique.
Indoor activities: suspended until further notice
Starting this Saturday, the Ville de Brossard will close its sports facilities, including the Michel-Normandin arena and the Complexe aquatique. The Alphonse Lepage socio-cultural center and community centers also remain closed until further notice, with the exception of daycare, food assistance and personal support services offered by organizations recognized by the city.
As a result, the School of Music’s individual lessons will be cancelled, and participants will be automatically reimbursed in the coming weeks.
Free outdoor activities: maintained in compliance with instructions
Free outdoor activities in city parks and at the Centre de plein air (by reservation) are permitted, but must be carried out individually or limited to the family bubble. Visit the city’s website for more information: brossard.ca/winter.
All municipal buildings, including cottages in the parks, will close at 7:30 p.m. every evening, in compliance with the curfew required by the Quebec government.
Finally, it will no longer be permitted to take part in outdoor activities with eight people, unless they all belong to the same family bubble and live together in the same place of residence. Similarly, field hockey is no longer permitted on the city’s outdoor rinks.
Access to City Hall: by appointment only and only for services that cannot be accessed remotely
Brossard residents are invited to use the online services (permit applications, requests, animal licenses, etc.) available at brossard.ca or to contact Services Brossard by telephone at 450 923-6311 for any questions or services.
However, anyone who absolutely must come to City Hall, either for the Services Brossard counter or the urban planning permit counter, can do so by appointment only. To book an appointment, simply use the “book an appointment” function of the bciti application, or call Services Brossard directly at 450 923-6311.
Most of the city’s administrative employees remain in telecommuting mode to ensure continuity of services to citizens.
Find out more
- For a list of services and terms and conditions, visit brossard.ca/servicescovid19
- For more information on Ville de Brossard news related to COVID-19, visit brossard.ca/covid19 or call 450 923-6311.
- For more information on coronavirus, visit quebec.ca/coronavirus. People who have been in contact with a case or have symptoms can also call 1-877-644-4545 to book an appointment at a screening clinic.
Source: Communications Department
Ville de Brossard
450 923-6311
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Brossard, January 8, 2021-Inlight of new directives issued by the government of Quebec, including a curfew, the Ville de Brossard will adjust its services and hours until further notice starting on Saturday, in order to support efforts aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
“Since the start of the pandemic, our priority has continued to be protecting the city’s employees and the population of Brossard as a whole. I’m calling on everyone to act responsibly by respecting these new sanitary measures and to join forces with the public health authorities and the city in halting the propagation of this virus,” stated the Mayor of Brossard, Doreen Assaad.
Library: Accessible by Reservation to Students Only
In compliance with the government’s desire to offer a calm, safe space for high school, CEGEP and university students, the Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage library will allow them to use pre-assigned work spaces and IT stations between 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, starting from Monday, January 18. Reservations are required.
The link to the reservation form will be shared during the coming week on the brossard.ca/biblio website and on the library’s Facebook page. Reservations will be available for time slots of two (2) hours for Brossard students only.
Users will be required to wear a mask and comply with physical distancing measures at all times inside the library.
Library: Contactless Loan Service to Be Extended
The contactless loan service, meanwhile, will remain available to the general public. To learn more, visit brossard.ca/pretswithoutcontact. No loans will be made at the desk inside the library.
The book drop will also remain open for returning materials. Finally, please remember that the library’s digital resources may be accessed at any time by going to brossard.ca/biblio/numerique.
Indoor Activities: Suspended Until Further Notice
Starting Saturday, the Ville de Brossard will close access to its sports facilities, notably including Aréna Michel-Normandin and the Complexe aquatique. The Centre Socioculturel Alphonse Lepage and community centers will also remain closed until further notice, with the exception of daycare, food assistance and personal support services offered by organizations recognized by the city.
Private lessons at the École de Musique will be cancelled for this semester. Students will be reimbursed automatically during the coming weeks.
Outdoor Recreational Activities: Allowed While Complying with Guidelines
Outdoor recreational activities in the city’s parks and the Centre de Plein Air (by reservation) are permitted, but must be done alone or with members of your family bubble only. Consult the city’s website to learn more at brossard.ca/winter.
In compliance with the curfew imposed by the government of Quebec, all municipal buildings, including chalets in parks, will close at 7:30 p.m. each evening.
Finally, it will no longer be possible to take part in outdoor activities with up to eight people, unless they are all part of the same family bubble and live together at the same address. Playing field hockey on the city’s outdoor rinks will also no longer be permitted.
Accessing City Hall: Allowed by Appointment Solely for Services Not Available Remotely
Brossard residents are encouraged to use the online services (permit requests, claims, animal licenses, etc.) available at brossard.ca or to contact Services Brossard by phone at 450-923-6311 to have questions answered or receive services.
However, individuals who absolutely must go to city hall in person, either to the Services Brossard counter or the Direction de l’Urbanisme permit counter, may do so by appointment only. To make an appointment, simply use the “prise de rendez-vous” function in the bciti app or call Services Brossard at 450-923-6311.
Most of the city’s administrative employees continue working from home to ensure that services to residents are maintained.
To Learn More
- To see the list of services that are available and how to access them, visit brossard.ca/servicescovid19
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- To obtain more information on the latest COVID-19-related news in the Ville de Brossard, visit brossard.ca/covid19 or call 450-923-6311.
- For more detailed information about the coronavirus, consult www.quebec.ca/coronavirus Individuals who have been in contact with someone who has the virus or who have symptoms themselves may also call 1-877-644-4545 to make an appointment at a screening clinic.
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Source: Communications Department
Ville de Brossard
450-923-6311
