CKRecreation programs and services, including all public swimming and March Break programs, are cancelled indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

To ease the financial pressure caused by COVID-19, the Town will waive late payment charges (including penalties and interest) and non-sufficient fund charges on all property tax accounts through the period ending June 30, 2020. Please note, all pre-authorized payment withdrawals will continue to be taken on the scheduled dates unless otherwise cancelled by the property owner.

All outdoor recreation amenities are closed to the public by order of the province. This order affects all park amenities such as off-leash dog parks, pavilions, sports fields and courts, skate parks, beaches, and community gardens. Colchester Harbour and boat ramp are also closed. Trails and green spaces remain open for walk-through access.

The Town’s Community Services department is currently working to close and cordon off all recreational amenities covered by the provincial order.

While the Town has closed all facilities to non-essential visitors, a number of online service can be found at www.essex.ca/OnlineServices. Customer service representatives and departmental staff are also available by phone at 519-776-7336 during regular business hours.

ALL Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres programming has been cancelled until further notice.

The Shrewsbury Maple Syrup Festival has been cancelled

New Beginnings ABI & Stroke Recovery in Chatham and Sarnia will be closed from March 16th-April 5th, 2020.

Grantham Optimist Club Friday Night Bingo will be cancelled until further notice due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns.  This will take affect starting this week.

Chatham-Kent Hospice has limited the number of visitors to 2 people per resident.

All bereavement support programs have been cancelled including one-on-one sessions. Individuals with pre-existing appointments will be contacted directly.

The Ministry of Health has issued that long term care and retirement homes, hospices and supporting housing only allow essential visitors into their facilities until further notice.

Please be advised that as of March 16th 2020
The Wallaceburg Kinsmen Community gym will be closed until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario to close all service locations effective today. Temporary closures, in effect until April 6th, include all health, fitness and aquatics branches, child cares centres and March Break camps.