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Council Matters - August 25, 2020

Leamington Council held an electronic Council meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM to consider the following reports, Council:

COVID-19 Related Reports

• Approved an internal policy regarding mandatory mask wearing in Municipal Public Spaces.

Regular Business Reports

• Approved a policy regarding Building Permits – Change of Use. The Policy allows for the Chief Building Official to issue a building permit under section 10 of the Building Code Act if the permit is in connection with an...

Leamington to Windsor Transit Service Set to Resume September 8

With the reopening of Ontario's economy in Stage 3, and in conjunction with the start of the school year, the Leamington to Windsor (LTW) Transit will resume service on September 8, 2020.

The LTW Transit service which travels from Leamington to Windsor with stops in Kingsville and Essex, was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The LTW Transit is set to return to full service of three round trips per day, Monday to Friday and two round trips on Saturday.

“Resuming the LTW Transit...

Council Considers - August 25, 2020

Leamington Council will hold an electronic Council meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM to consider the following reports: 

COVID-19 Related Reports

• Consider an internal policy regarding mandatory mask wearing in municipal public spaces. Accumulating epidemiological evidence indicates that the widespread use of a mask properly worn over a person’s nose, mouth and chin decreases spread of respiratory droplets. Expert opinion, including the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, supports...

Leamington Mayor MacDonald Elected to AMO Board

Leamington’s Mayor Hilda MacDonald has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and will serve as a key municipal leader in the province.

Mayor MacDonald was honoured with the election results during the first-ever virtual AMO Conference being held this week.

This will be Mayor MacDonald’s second term after being appointed to the Board of Directors – Small Urban Caucus in April of 2019. Mayor MacDonald will continue to have the opportunity to...

Gradual and Phased Reopening of Recreation Services Planned in Leamington

As we enter Stage 3 of the province’s reopening plan, we realize that many residents are anxious to return to the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. However, at this time, the Centre remains closed to the public as we continue to host the COVID-19 Assessment Centre in the gymnasium as well as the emergency isolation pods in the Highbury Canco Rink in support of the efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community.  Giving consideration to the current situation and in anticipation...