In light of the sweeping economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) has proactively mobilized to support local businesses in navigating these uncertain times. We are here to help in every way we can, and any business or entrepreneur with questions is encouraged to review our online resources for the latest information or reach out to the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership team through our website or by calling our office at 519-332-1820.

For updates on what is happening around Sarnia-Lambton during the pandemic, join us for Sarnia Lambton Daily, weeknights at 6pm.

The Windsor City Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020 has been cancelled.

The generosity of the Windsor-Essex community has been significant as businesses have been donating medical supplies to help support those workers on the frontline. Boxes of supplies have been donated by closed dentist offices, hair salons and even the manufacturing sector where things like medical gloves and masks are used. The need for more continues, so emergency officials are still asking for any business to assess their inventory of supplies and consider donating them.

Required supplies include:

·         Respirators, Honeywell 5500 Series and NIOSG P100 filter cartridges

·         N95 masks (model number: 3M18710, 3M9210 or 3MVFlex). If you have another available model of N95, please let us know so that we may assess if it is something that can be utilized. 

·         Nitrile gloves

·         Battery-operated infrared medical thermometers

·         Disposable impermeable gowns

·         General surgical masks

·         Hand sanitizer and/or disinfectant

·         Sanitizer wipes

·         Safety goggles

These items would be put to immediate use in hospitals and by paramedics, fire, police and correctional services, as well as long-term care homes. 

If you have any of the above and can drop them off, please do so at the WFCU Centre 8787 McHugh Street this Saturday between 10:30am and 2:30pm. Please pull up to the Community Rink doors off the main parking lot where staff will direct you after a short screening process.

If you require the items to be picked up, please call 311 between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday to schedule a pickup time.

Effective immediately, the public is advised that all play structures in the City of Windsor’s parks are closed until further notice.

Parks, trails and open spaces remain open and, following the best advice of public health officials, their continued use is strongly encouraged. However, play structures, swings and children’s activity sets are being closed to reduce opportunities for gatherings and close contact, thereby lowering the potential risks associated with COVID-19 within the City of Windsor.