Municipality of Leamington
111 Erie Street North N8H 2Z9 Leamington, ON, Canada

As we head into the weekend, a reminder that garage and yard sales are prohibited under the current provincial Stay-at-Home Order. Our By-law Enforcement Officers will be on duty this weekend conducting community patrols.

Leamington Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:00 PM to consider a report regarding the results of the request for proposals for police services. The meeting will be streamed live at leamington.ca/live You can read the agenda here: https://bit.ly/3fduNWN

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario is extending the Stay-at-Home Order until at least June 2, 2021. All public health measures u...nder the provincewide emergency brake will also remain in effect. news.ontario.ca//ontario-extending-stay-at-home-order-unti Though Ontario continues to make progress in the fight against COVID-19, key indicators remain high and variants continue to pose significant risks. By following the public health measures, you can help stop the spread and keep our communities safe: covid-19.ontario.ca/zones-and-restrictions

Calling all local high school students: Learn about the basics of banking, money management and financial independence during a free Zoom webinar on Monday, May 17 at 7:00 PM. This event is presented by the Leamington Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee with financial expert Ann Diab. Learn more and register https://bit.ly/3b115CS

COVID-19 Rapid Screening Program Launching in Windsor-Essex In partnership with the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce, Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce ...and WEtech Alliance, we are proud to announce the launch of the #WEStaySafe Rapid Testing Program. Visit https://leamingtonchamber.com/covid-19-rapid-screening-pro/ to learn more or to reserve your rapid testing kits. Booking is available starting today! NOTE: Testing kit pick-up is by appointment only.

Residents 30 years and older in 2021 are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at targeted vaccination clinics. Vaccinations are by appointment only. To book your appointment time, please visit www.WEVax.ca

In response to the further restrictions outlined in the declaration of a second Provincial Emergency, the Municipality of Leamington will no longer be offering access to municipal services by appointment, effective Thursday, January 14, 2021. Municipal staff remain available to assist and service customers by electronic means. Customers can contact the Municipality by phone at 519-326-5761 or use the municipal website at leamington.ca to access municipal information and services. Phones and emails will continue to be answered during regular business hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM from Monday to Friday, and online service requests remain available at leamington.ca/reportanissue. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3icihrF

Watch a virtual meeting of Leamington Council tonight at 6:00 PM. Check out what's on the agenda here: https://bit.ly/3sh3ssp Watch it live here: leamington.ca/live

The Ontario Government has declared a second provincial emergency in response to rising COVID-19 cases. Effective at 12:01 AM on Thursday, a stay-at-home order will require "everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for exercise or for essential work." Students in Windsor-Essex will not return to in-person instruction until February 10.

Residential Christmas tree collection will take place January 4 and 5. Please remove all decorations, tree skirts and plastic tree bags before placing curbside for collection.

Leamington Council is looking for your feedback regarding the regulation of Short Term Rental Accommodations (STRs). You can read the Council report and give us your feedback here: leamington.ca/STRs Public comments will be received until January 17, 2021.

Have Your Say! We’re undertaking a Transportation Study to develop a long-range vision for the traffic study area of Erie Street South, Oak Street, Sherk Street and Seacliff Drive, and we want your feedback. The study will review options to improve access, connections and operations for all travel modes within the study area. Participate in our first virtual engagement session by reviewing the presentation and submitting your comments and questions online by January 29: www.leamingtontrafficstudy.ca

Road Closure Alert Mersea Road 4, between Highway 77 and Mersea Road 12, will be temporarily closed January 12 and January 13 for a road crossing replacement project. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/2Lom1Kv

Tonight host Corey Robertson speaks with special guest Mayor Hilda MacDonald & wraps up the series with a few selections from #12DaysofChristmas From Our Hous...e To Yours at 7 pm! Day 13 of - 12 Days of #virtualconcerts prerecorded live! Watch on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheBankTheatre and YouTube at https://youtu.be/Wm2s2KJcmL8 Subscribe to our Channel and watch all shows https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1CZNSCPqO98peDEoqdIuQ #holidayconcerts #Localartists #localmatters #thebanktheatre See more

We've adjusted our hours of operation for municipal services during the holiday season. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/34uMNan

On behalf of our over 30,000 Leamington residents, we want to take a minute to thank our amazing municipal employees who are still working every day to serve our community. You’ve shown leadership, innovation and grace during this pandemic and we couldn’t be more proud of you all. Thank you for making Leamington an even better place to live, work and visit.

In support of local small businesses....retail, service and restaurants. Buy local. Support local.

The holidays are quickly approaching and many are still considering celebrating in person with family and friends. Although we’ll miss traditional get-togethers, the threat of COVID-19 remains very real and it is important that we celebrate the holidays safely.

On November 25 at 12:55 p.m., there will be a test of the Alert Ready system in Ontario. This includes testing on compatible mobile devices, television and radio. Learn more: https://www.alertready.ca/ #AlertReady

Leamington Council has passed a Greenhouse Light Abatement By-law which is now available on our website here: https://bit.ly/38dcHRl Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback!

We've adjusted our hours of operation for municipal services during the holiday season. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/34uMNan

Local COVID-19 cases have put Windsor-Essex at the Orange-Restrict level of the Ontario Government framework. Please do your part to get Leamington back to level Green. You know the drill: Stay home Wash your hands Keep your distance Wear a mask... Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2J4oIzD

Effective 12:01 AM on Monday, November 23rd, Windsor-Essex will move into the Orange-Restrict Level of the COVID-19 Response Framework with additional restrictions from the local Medical Officer of Health. For more information about the measures, visit http://ow.ly/hvsN50Cr2rg

El Consulado de México entrega el Reconocimiento Ohtli a la Alcaldesa de Municipality of Leamington, Hilda MacDonald, "por ser una líder de la comunidad, una mu...jer excepcional y una amiga de México". https://youtu.be/nIogetEtziE The Consulate of Mexico in Leamington presents the Ohtli Award to the Mayor of Leamington, Hilda MacDonald, "for being a leader in the community, an exemplary woman and, a friend of Mexico".

Congratulations Mayor Hilda MacDonald!