Dominion Boulevard will be temporarily closed to all traffic between E.C. Row Expressway and Northwood Street on Tuesday, April 14 from 8am to 11am in order to remove trees in advance of construction work that is scheduled for July 2020.  Once work is complete, trees will be replanted/replaced.

Beginning Saturday, April 11, southbound Huron Church will be reduced to one lane. In addition, Malden Road will be closed from Daytona to Huron Church. Furthermore, westbound traffic on Malden to Huron Church will only be permitted to make a right hand turn. Northbound Huron Church will continue to see two lanes of traffic open until the crossover takes place on Wednesday, April 15.

With so much surrounding Covid-19 and cases relating to the pandemic, it is imperative that individuals continue to manage their health.

A map has been designed to indicate where area residents can still receive patient care including but not limited to doctor/NP offices, walk-in-clinics, diagnostic imaging (x-rays, etc) and lab blood draw clinics.  Developed by Essex County Medical Society President, Dr. Jennifer Bondy, and colleagues, the map can be found at https://ecms.org/covid-19-updates-public/

“People are still going to need to seek care for issues other than COVID-19", explains Dr. Bondy, “They will require medical attention and many providers have modified their hours or the way they’re providing care”.

This map is a one-stop-shop letting people know where they can go to get the care that they need.

Providers across Windsor Essex are coming together to streamline the delivery of care.

Town of Essex By-law Officers are working with the Ontario Provincial Police to conduct regular patrols to ensure members of the public follow the provincial orders made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

The emergency orders prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five, as well as restrict the use of recreational amenities in public spaces. The orders also call for the closure of all non-essential businesses.

“We expect and hope that all of our residents take these orders seriously to help stop the spread of the virus in our community,” said Mayor Larry Snively. “However, it is clear that some are not getting the message to stay home, if you can, and avoid gathering. For these cases, enforcement is the next step to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our community.”

During regular business hours, the Town’s by-law enforcement team will conduct regular patrols and follow up on complaints from the public. When enforcing the orders, individuals may be required to provide their name, date of birth, and address. Failure to comply with an emergency order can carry fines for individuals between $750 to $100,000, and up to one year imprisonment. For more details on the enforcement of provincial orders, visit the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s news update.

During regular business hours, residents with concerns about large groups or non-essential businesses continuing to operate can contact the Town’s By-law Enforcement Team at bylaw@essex.ca or 519-776-7336 ext 1400. Alternatively, residents can contact the Ontario Provincial Police non-emergency line at 1-888 310-1122, which is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Saturday April 11, 10am-2pm

Support the local food bank and show how you are helping to #FlattenTheCurve by participating in the Brockville Winter Classic & Brockville City Council “Community Strong Food Drive”.

Please leave non-perishable food items outside of your home in advance of a small parade.

Visit www.brockville.com/covid19-newsrelease for route details

The Burlington Fire Department has lifted the open-air burning ban issued on April 13, 2020. This change is effective immediately.

Residents that live in rural designated burning areas, with open-air burning permits, can resume open-air burning if necessary. Those with permits are reminded to follow the bylaw and conditions of their permit.

Unnecessary burning and recreational fires should be avoided and urban residents are reminded that open-air burning in urban areas of Burlington is never allowed. The Burlington Fire Department will issue fines to those with open-air fires in urban Burlington.

As part of the COVID-19 response, the burn ban was implemented as a preventative measure to make sure that Fire Department resources were available when and where needed most. Additionally, the Fire Department was trying to limit non-emergency interactions with residents and respect physical distancing requirements.

The Burlington Fire Department will continue to monitor and assess the affect on resources and provide updates on city burning restrictions.

For more information about open-air burning and fire safety tips, contact the Burlington Fire Department at 905-637-8253 or visit www.burlington.ca/burnpermit.

Emergency orders continue to be in place to address the COVID-19 outbreak include the prohibiting of organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people. Failing to comply with any of the emergency orders is an offence under the Emergency Management and Civil Protections Act and may result in fines. 

The best thing residents can do to protect themselves and the community, is stay home.