Join the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 30 at 9am for a Zoom Meeting with Gordon Orr of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. Register at info@leamingtonchamber.com. Gordon will provide updates on how TWEPI is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.
Pursuant to authority granted under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens has ordered Transit Windsor to resume city service seven days a week on an enhanced “Sunday” schedule only, effective Monday, May 4, 2020. Transit will be employing enhanced safety measures at this time.
The current suspension of service, which had been recommended by Transit Windsor leadership based on the significant public health risks to both riders and drivers will continue from April 30, 2020 until May 4, 2020 to allow for updated health protocols and time for operational needs to be fully enacted.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has provided a series of recommendations and advice for Transit Windsor as well as local transit users: www.wechu.org/guidance-using-public-transit. The City of Windsor and Transit Windsor leadership sought this advice from local public health officials to inform decision making regarding local transit service conditions.
Discussions with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 616 representatives began last week upon receipt of WECHU recommendations, and while discussions are ongoing, it is anticipated that a Memorandum of Agreement can be reached to enable full compliance with WECHU recommendations by May 4, 2020.
Based on best advice from national and international public health officials, the resumption of Transit Windsor service will be modest and measured to limit the future risk of local community spread of COVID-19. The order directing the resumption of service also limits Transit Windsor operations to daily service on an enhanced “Sunday” schedule only until May 31, 2020. Tunnel Bus service will not resume at this time.
“As governments around the world start to take steps to re-open it is vital that we take gradual and methodical steps to continue to combat the pandemic’s risk in our community,” said Mayor Drew Dilkens. “The weeks and months ahead will require constant vigilance. Everyone needs to do their part and continue to maintain social distance and self-isolation for a while longer.”
Cogeco is a primary sponsor of the United Way. YourTV also airs PSA’s on the channel showcasing the organization and the incredible support they provide our community members as well as their member agencies.
Halton Food for Thought has been feeding Halton students for over two decades. They believe that every student should have access to healthy food during the school day.
The Halton Learning Foundation's (HLF) mission is to help eliminate barriers to learning by providing emergency funds, student subsidies, scholarships and school grants.
YourTV is a proud supporter of Community Living, providing coverage each year of the group's annual talent show.
YourTV provides coverage of the Club's annual tournament each year.
The City of Windsor, in partnership with a variety of community agencies, has opened a day program at Windsor Water World.
“With places like libraries and community centres closed due to COVID-19, we know our homeless residents are having trouble finding a safe place to go during the day while adhering to directives for social distancing,” said City of Windsor Community Development & Health Services Commissioner Jelena Payne. “By partnering with some great agencies, we’re able to provide a safe, clean location and personal supports to help everyone get through this pandemic.”
Windsor Water World is located at 400 Wyandotte Street East, and the day program will be open from 9am to 7pm daily.
Support agencies on site include Canadian Mental Health Association, Family Services Windsor-Essex Street Outreach Team and the CommUnity Partnership.
Light refreshments and activities are also offered, while respecting physical distancing requirements.
BBQ Specials every Thursday, 3-7pm. 1/2 Chicken $11, 12 oz New York steak $13 or a full slab of ribs $14, includes cole slaw, potato & roll. NO TAX. Pick-up @ rear 777 Tecumseh Rd. West.
