Important update about day camps in Chatham-Kent:

Day camps are not yet permitted in Chatham-Kent as per the current emergency orders from both the Province of Ontario and the Medical Officer of Health for Chatham-Kent, Dr. David Colby.

“We recognize this may be challenging news, and would like to thank our community partners for their cooperation in maintaining physical distancing and group numbers five or less.” said Dr. Colby.

For the latest updates, please visit the CK Public Health newsroom: https://ckphu.com/newsroom/

We know the challenges brought on as we #flattenthecurve are only beginning for some residents. If you are struggling, there might be a variety of supports you can access depending on your needs. Contact the 211 helpline to be directed to resources near you.

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? gethelp@211ontario.ca,

➡️www.211ontario.ca

Their Community Navigators can help you find community services that are here to help residents with these big life changes and new challenges the pandemic is presenting. Many community services are now delivering services virtually or by appointment.

Here is where you can help!

1) If you are able to volunteer in one of the many roles at Big Brothers sign-up at www.ckgives.ca

2) If you have upgraded your tablet, smartphone or laptop and still holding on to the old one please consider donating it. It isn't doing any good collecting dust but it could make a difference for a child here in CKont. Message us if you are able to keep a child connected to their mentor.

Join the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 29 at 9am for a Zoom Meeting with Neil Mackenzie, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Learn about what you need to know regarding "Re-opening Your Business". Register at info@leamingtonchamber.com.

The Town of Amherstburg is pleased to invite residents and visitors alike to the “OH CANADA DAY-AMHERSTBURG” VIRTUAL celebrations, starting Friday June 26, 2020 to Wednesday, July 1!

Visit Amherstburg Facebook followers can get social virtually by, reveling in local artist performances, through shared participation in many activities, chances to win prizes and so much more! The “Oh Canada Day – Amherstburg’s” virtual program is funded in part by the Celebrate Canada Program grant from the Ministry of Canadian Heritage. These monies include consideration for an alternate date when the live fireworks display can take place.

Let’s celebrate the virtual “OH CANADA DAY – AMHERSTBURG” experience together, follow Visit
Amherstburg on Facebook. www.facebook.com/visitamherstburg

Southbound Dougall Avenue will have a short-term lane closure between the Dougall Avenue/Ouellette Place intersection and South Cameron Boulevard on Thursday, May 28 from 7am to 5:30pm.

Hike for Hospice Chatham-Kent has gone virtual!

The health and safety of our Hikers and volunteers is our top priority. With that in mind, instead of gathering together at Mud Creek Trail on June 14, 2020, we encourage you walk, run, and get active at you own desired location and timeline.

We are continuing with this event virtually to provide you with an opportunity to support compassionate, end-of-life hospice care for families in Chatham-Kent. It also provides a way to stay active in self-quarantine, self-isolation or physical distancing.

What is a virtual hike?
A virtual hike is when you can run or walk in any location (your favorite walking route, on the treadmill, on the track, on trails, in your home, etc). You have the flexibility and convenience of hiking at any time, at your own speed and distance.

Since this is your personal hike make it unique to you-get creative and come up with your own idea!*

Walk/Run a trail, around your neighbourhood, backyard, driveway or treadmill
Set a step goal and climb the stairs in your home or apartment building
Cycle outside or on your stationary bike.
Have a yoga-a-thon, dance-a-thon or anything a-thon to work up a sweat in the comfort of your own living room.
A virtual event is one where we meet in spirit not in person so we will NOT be meeting at John McGregor Secondary School and Walking Mud Creek Trail on June 14th.

*Due to the consistently evolving status of COVID-19, we encourage all virtual hikers to review the public health and safety recommendations of your local governments to ensure that you are engaging in up-to-date social distancing practices.

Changes to this years event
Virtual event for everyone’s safety
Great way to raise much needed funds through pledges for Chatham-Kent Hospice (Need assistance setting up your personal fundraising page? Give us a call at 519-354-3113 ext 2404. We would be happy to help you out! You can also download a copy of our paper pledge form here.)
No registration fee because we are unable to offer t-shirts or the full Hike for Hospice experience
Stay active in self-quarantine, self-isolation or physical distancing