Random drive-thru testing for COVID-19 is available Tuesday, June 9 from 10am to 4pm at the Vollmer Culture & Recreation Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway in LaSalle. Residents of Windsor-Essex 12 years of age and older are eligible for testing. Please bring your health card.
The CareMongers of North Bay and Area group is hosting their "FUEL OUR FRONTLINERS" fundraiser again this week.
You can support our Frontline workers and a local business at the same time by offering a monetary donation. The business will collect the money and deliver a delicious meal or snack to Frontline workers in our community.
In the past eight weeks, the CareMongers have paired up with various local restaurants to thank our essential workers for their service to the community. To date, meals and snacks have been delivered to almost 600 public service frontline employees due to the overwhelming kindness of the community donations.
This week, the featured business is; THE STATION TAP HOUSE and STEAK CO.
If you have been a past recipient, please consider #PayItForward
CRAFT SHOW AT BRANCH 479 OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ON JUNE 13, 2020 IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Grey's Haven Farm Sanctuary, located in Port Colborne, is a non profit farm animal rescue sanctuary. Focused on abused and neglected farm animals. We are happy to announce that we are offering Father's Day treat boxes. Each box will include various plant based sweets such as brownies, fudge, banana muffins and more! Each box will also come with a one of a kind drawing of one of the residents as well as a car decal! Boxes are only $25 ($35 with a colouring book included!) and can be picked up or delivered within the Niagara Region. All proceeds go directly to the residents of Grey's. To order, and for any questions please email us at ghfsfundraising@gmail.com
Peterborough Native Learning Program is taking part in the GREAT CANADIAN GIVING CHALLENGE!!!
From June 1st-30th, every dollar donated to PNLP will give us an entry to win a $20,000 donation! During these difficult times, our learners would benefit from funds to assist with remote learning! If we won the $20,000 we would be able to do our much needed renovations to make our agency more accessible upon our return!
Please consider donating at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/gcgc/55579 Every bit counts!
We are still providing services for GED/CAAT prep, Apprenticeship, Upgrading and digital skills through a remote platform and we are taking NEW learners! Call us at 705-741-0798 or email at info@pnlp.org
The Community Foundation for Kingston & Area celebrates 25 years. Learn about the positive impact the Foundation has had on the Kingston community.
Forged in Fire is a collaborative project between the Kingston Marine Museum and RMC museum exploring the maritime contributions of Kingston and area to the Second World War. But, they need your help to tell the story and are looking to speak with naval veterans of the Second World War and their descendants to help capture and share the story of Kingston and the Area’s community contributions to the war effort. This could include anecdotes, letters, photographs and/or any other artefacts that might be relevant.
Work to replace the Chippewa Creek Bridge on Cassells
Street (between Chippewa Street and Aubrey Street) is now underway. As a result, pedestrian
traffic on Cassells Street will be detoured around the construction site onto Chippewa Street,
High Street and Olive Street until approximately late September.
Chatham Kent Women's Centre would like to remind people during these uncertain times that they're here, and their doors remain open. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call their 24/7 Support Line: 519-354-6360
Please note that we have added signage to urge visitors to practice caution while visiting the park, and to do everything within our means to limit the spread and transmission of COVID-19 including:
• Maintaining Social Distancing by keeping six (6) feet apart of others;
• Sanitizing or Washing your hands after touching high contact areas like gate doors;
• Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze;
• Considering the use of a cloth face mask when social distancing is difficult;
• Staying home if you are experiencing any illness or flu-like symptoms
Please also note that experts recommend avoiding petting unknown or unfamiliar dogs, and washing or sanitizing hands if you do.
