June 13, 11am-2pm at Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Rd., Oldcastle. 

Medical marijuana in the workplace is a rapidly emerging and highly contentious issue. The issue will become more complex with the legalization of recreational marijuana scheduled for later this summer. The topic of marijuana access and its use is sensitive and complex, with issues and implications for health and safety. This session focuses on helping employers to understand the changes, the implications for health and safety, and to provide guidance on how to manage these challenges in safety sensitive industries. 

Networking opportunity! 

At the luncheon, there will be a number of information booths hosted by community partners to share information and resources that are relevant to workplace wellness programs. The first and last half hour of the luncheon will be dedicated to networking, to allow attendees to connect with other like-minded individuals to learn about strategies that they can implement within their own workplace. 

Cost, $35 per person. Includes a "Meet Smart" lunch. Registration deadline is June 8, 4:30pm. To register visit www.wechu.org/luncheon-series. For more information call 519-258-2146 ext. 3200 or visit www.wechu.org/luncheon-series

Summer is such a wonderful time in Canada – great weather and longer days mean more fun outdoor activities, weekends away, BBQs and much more. It’s easy for Canadians to forget to support their favourite charities and causes. To help save charities coast-to-coast from the summer-giving drought, CanadaHelps and The GIV3 Foundation have launched the fourth annual Great Canadian Giving Challenge. 

What is The Great Canadian Giving Challenge? It is a national public contest to benefit any registered Canadian charity. Every $1 donated to a registered charity in June via CanadaHelps.org or GivingChallenge.ca, automatically enters the charity to win an additional $10,000 donation. The grand prize draw is on Canada Day and one lucky charity will receive the grand prize of $10,000. 

Did the Great Canadian Giving Challenge make a difference last year? In 2017, the third annual Great Canadian Giving Challenge, 77,785 Canadians participated, donating almost $10 million to over 10,000 charities, representing an 83% increase in donations compared to June 2014 and a 59% increase compared to 2015.

What did the Great Canadian Giving Challenge do for Habitat for Humanity Windsor Essex last year? The Great Canadian Giving Challenge contributed to an 80% increase in monthly donors since 2017. Monthly donors provide a base of sustained funds which allow us to develop ambitious plans to significantly expand our build capacity. We know that Windsor is number 1 in child poverty and we intend to change that by providing affordable housing options for families in core housing need. Our Monthly donors make a long-term strategic impact on child poverty in Windsor.

The Town of Tecumseh will be conducting a door-to-door canvass to ensure that all dog owners have registered their dog(s). The Town has retained the services of Commissionaires Ottawa to conduct the canvass.

The Commissionaires will be canvassing starting May 29 to approximately June 30 during the day, evening and weekend hours. The Commissionaires will be wearing an identifiable uniform and have identification.

Dog Owners will be asked to complete the 2018 Dog Licence Renewal Application (Application), and provide payment of the $35.00 fee. Cash, debit or cheques made payable to the Town of Tecumseh, are acceptable payment forms.

The Application is available at http://www.tecumseh.ca/news/dog-tag-and-licencing-enforcement.

The Application and payment may also be returned to the Town Hall Offices in person or by mail. The Town accepts payments in the form of a cheque, debit or cash. Please do not send cash by mail. If submitted by mail, a new dog tag will be sent by return mail.

The Town`s Dog Licensing By-Law 2003-91 requires the owner of every dog to obtain a licence and tag for each dog owned. A person who violates any provision of the By-Law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction, shall forfeit and pay a fine not to exceed the maximum permitted under the Provincial Offences Act.

Should you no longer own a dog, kindly contact the Corporate Services & Clerks Department at 519-735-2184 Ext. 109 to have the Town`s Dog Registry amended or with further questions relating to dog licensing.

Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh)

Do you remember roller skating at the old Memorial Arena? Mayor Ron McDermott sure does.

“It was a great way to spend the evening with friends when we were growing up,” McDermott said. He has fond memories of meeting up with friends from school on the summer break, catching up, and having fun. McDermott was excited to hear that roller skating is coming back to Essex after such a long absence.

The Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, Essex Centre will host roller skating and rollerblading on the cement pad of the Libro Rink on Wednesday nights. Families and friends can skate from 6pm until 8:30pm. The fee to participate is $3 per person or $10.50 for a family of five.

“We have had several requests from residents to bring roller skating back to the Town of Essex,” said Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services, adding that it is a great opportunity to get the community active, and perhaps bring back some old memories.

Participants may wear roller skates or rollerblades, and helmets are optional.

The program will begin on Wednesday, June 6 and continue until the ice returns in August.

People are encouraged to dust off their old roller skates, and come out for a great night of family fun.

For additional information please call 519-776-8992.