The Ontario government and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit recommend that anyone travelling on public transit wear a non-medical mask where physical distancing is hard to maintain.

Effective immediately, it will be mandatory for Transit Windsor riders to wear a non-medical mask on buses, as well as at the Windsor International Transit Terminal. Exemptions will be for children under the age of two and persons with disabilities or medical conditions that prevent a person from wearing a facemask. With the requirement to wear a non-medical mask, Transit Windsor will remove some of the social distancing signs from seats, returning the busses to near normal capacity. Only the front area behind the driver, which is reserved for a wheelchair/person with a disability, will remain closed to other riders. Once a bus reaches 20 passengers, a sign will be displayed indicating “Sorry the bus is full” and will pass normal stops. When possible, an additional bus will be inserted into service.

The Ontario government and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit recommend that anyone travelling on public transit wear a non-medical mask where physical distancing is hard to maintain.

Effective immediately, it will be mandatory for Transit Windsor riders to wear a non-medical mask on buses, as well as at the Windsor International Transit Terminal. Exemptions will be for children under the age of two and persons with disabilities or medical conditions that prevent a person from wearing a facemask. With the requirement to wear a non-medical mask, Transit Windsor will remove some of the social distancing signs from seats, returning the busses to near normal capacity. Only the front area behind the driver, which is reserved for a wheelchair/person with a disability, will remain closed to other riders. Once a bus reaches 20 passengers, a sign will be displayed indicating “Sorry the bus is full” and will pass normal stops. When possible, an additional bus will be inserted into service.

In order to address rider service needs, Transit Windsor announces effective Monday, July 13, the South Windsor 7 route will resume a “Saturday” schedule, Monday through Saturday.  Transit users are reminded to check www.transitwindsor.ca for all schedule information.

The City of North Bay will reopen Memorial Gardens on Aug. 4 with COVID-19 protocols in place to allow for ice rentals to businesses and organizations only.  

This is part of a phased reopening of arenas that will involve ongoing monitoring and review in accordance with provincial COVID-19 restrictions. 

As per provincial orders, ice rentals at Memorial Gardens will be limited to businesses and organizations. A maximum of 30 skaters and up to five instructors/coaches will be permitted to be involved in each session. Spectators will not be permitted, with the exception of one parent per family to attend to and supervise their child/children

The City of Windsor is continuing to offer relief from the heat during the extended heat warning issued by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

The atrium of the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre (WIATC) Presented by WFCU Credit Union at 401 Pitt Street West was opened as a temporary cooling centre on July 2. The centre will remain open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until the heat warning is lifted.

Redeployed City staff are on site to assist those attending the location. Tables and chairs have been set up to ensure physical distancing requirements are met. Advanced screening of all visitors to this location is in effect, and visitors should be prepared to answer questions upon entry. Masks are also suggested to be worn if attendees have them. In an effort to ensure physical distancing can be adhered to, it is asked that people attend this site only if they have no other options.

Those attending are reminded to bring food or materials to read if they wish, as these will not be provided.

As an additional reminder, the day program at Windsor Water World remains open and available for individuals in our community who are experiencing homelessness. This location, while providing shelter from the heat, also allows for more physical distancing within our shelter system. The program is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Outreach workers are also out in the community, should anyone require assistance.

Do you have questions about mandatory face coverings? The Lanark Leeds & Grenville Health Unit has created a section on their website with frequently asked questions. You can visit it at: https://bit.ly/2ZB81A9