In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people home, the Ontario Government has ordered the closure of all outdoor recreational amenities, which includes the Leamington Marina and boat ramp.

The Municipality of Leamington will continue to follow directions from the Ontario Government; however, at this time, there has not been a decision to close the Marina for the 2020 season.

In the event it is determined that the Marina will not be opening on May 1, 2020 as scheduled, the Municipality will provide further communication at that time.

The Peterborough Blood Donation Centre is open and has extended dates and operating hours. It is safe to donate blood and you are needed to ensure that patients have blood and blood products as needed. Make your appointment online @blood.ca or call 1 888 2DONATE (236-6283) or download the GIVEBLOOD app. To learn more about donating blood go to blood.ca

At the request of the City of Windsor, the Windsor Port Authority has once again authorized a temporary 30-day buffer zone of 30 metres for all motorized watercraft moving along the Windsor shoreline of the Detroit River. This means, effective immediately, no motorized watercraft can operate within 30 metres of shore unless docking. 

The 30-metre ban was also imposed during last year’s extremely high water levels and is an effort aimed at protecting properties from overland flooding and erosion. 

All commercial flights have been suspended as of April 3. The airport terminal will be closed to the public from Friday, April 3 to Thursday, April 30. The runways and airport remain open for general aviation, medical and emergency flights, and all other non-commercial traffic.

All Chatham-Kent Public Library branches are closed until further notice. All library programs and events are cancelled until further notice. Visit CKPL's virtual library at www.ckpl.ca/download. Stay home and stay safe, friends.