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CTV News
12 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Wanted: Windsorites to join Ontario Corps
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex is recruiting local volunteers to be deployed during emergencies. 'We could be deployed anywhere in the province,' Habitat CEO Fiona Coughlin told CTV News. 'We need people who are ready to dig in, help out, ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in, which is pretty much a regular Habitat volunteer.' Coughlin said the local branch was approached this year to join 12 other agencies in the Corps. Ontario Corps is available to respond to natural disasters or other emergencies with a team of skilled professionals and hundreds of volunteers. 'We're the first Habitat affiliate in the province piloting this program,' Coughlin said. 'We're well known for having a massive team of volunteers in Windsor-Essex.' As of Thursday afternoon, Coughlin said they had 30 people registered for Thursday's information meeting with 11 already working on their training. Each volunteer will go through the standard Habitat training first. 'And then, phase two will be working specifically on emergency response and preparedness, how to use the tools that we've got,' Coughlin said. The $580,000 in provincial funding will also pay for the local Habitat to buy a response vehicle. 'In case of floods, will we be able to transport volunteers, generators, pump equipment, fans, things like that,' Coughlin said. She hopes to be ready to deploy local volunteers by Nov. 1.
CTV News
13 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Essex-Windsor EMS loaning out AEDs
If you are in need of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator), Essex-Windsor EMS can now help you out. The EMS launched the initiative, allowing life-saving AEDs to be lent to event organizers and varying events in Windsor-Essex. It is recommended to utilize the free loaners for events like weddings, fundraisers, weekend sports tournaments, or big family gatherings. Every minute counts when it comes to cardiac events. 'If you apply a defibrillator to someone's chest in the first 60 seconds of a cardiac arrest, their chances of surviving increase by 90 per cent,' said Dave Thibodeau with Essex-Windsor EMS. 'With every minute that passes after that, the chances decrease by 10 per cent.' AEDs allow anyone, regardless of if you have medical training, to restart the heart of all ages who have gone into cardiac arrest. The devices have easy to follow instructions. That includes audio and flash word instructions, allowing the hearing impaired to also spring into action. The kit comes in a backpack, allowing them to be easily moved. A naloxone kit and first-aid kit are included as well. If you have an event that needs an AED, you can get one here.
CTV News
17 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Here's what's open and closed on the Civic Holiday in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent
Here's what's open and closed on the Civic holiday in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Windsor-Essex Open: The Devonshire Mall is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Tecumseh Mall will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Windsor Crossing Outlet Mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most grocery stores operate on holiday hours. The Beer Store will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed: Post offices Banks Government offices Public library branches Most LCBO locations City of Windsor holiday hours The City of Windsor administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 4 in observance of the Civic Holiday. The meeting of the Development and Heritage Standing Committee will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The 311 Customer Contact Centre will be closed. The 211 information centre is available 24/7. Garbage and recycling collections Residential garbage, yard waste, and recycling collection services are not delayed by the holiday. Night commercial, front end loader, and weekly recycling collections are not delayed. Public drop-off and household chemical waste depots Depots at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and North Service Road East will be closed. Parks and recreation Sandpoint Beach remains closed to swimmers indefinitely. The same area and park are open. Community and customer care centres and arenas will be closed, except for already booked rentals or events. This includes all day camp programs and the indoor pools and fitness centre at the WFCU Centre and Gino and Liz Marcus Community Complex. The WFCU Centre will be open for ice rentals from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Atkinson, Central, Lanspeary, Mic Mac, Remington Booster, and Riverside Centennial outdoor pools will be open as scheduled for recreational swimming. Swim schedules are available here. The indoor pool (Natatorium) at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre will be closed. The fitness centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Park-based splash pads are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Lakeview Park Marina office and fuel dock will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Launch ramps will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adventure Bay Family Water Park Adventure Bay Family Water Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4) Programming at 400 Wyandotte Street East will be open regular hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Aug. 4, to offer services for those experiencing homelessness. Call 519-253-3806 for more information. Parking Enforcement Municipal ticket payment offices will be closed. Online payment is still available on the City of Windsor's website. Windsor Public Library All library locations will be closed. Museum Windsor The Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House locations will be closed. Streetcar No. 351 and Legacy Beacon will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Transit Windsor Operating on the Sunday/holiday schedule. The customer service office will be closed. Municipality of Chatham-Kent hours Municipal offices and most services will be closed Monday, Aug. 5 in recognition of the Civic Holiday. Arenas Blenheim and Thames Campus Arenas are open for scheduled rentals. All other arenas are closed. Arts and culture Chatham Capitol Theatre, Kiwanis Theatre, CKTickets Box Office, Chatham Cultural Centre, Chatham-Kent Museum, Ridge House Museum, the Milner Heritage House, Thames Art Gallery and ARTspace will be closed. Cemetery Operations Cemeteries staff will be available on call for funeral homes needing at-need lot sales or internment orders. CK Public Health CK Public Health will be closed. Essential after-hours Public Health services are available by calling 1-866-446-8207. Due to the Public Health lab schedule, well water samples will be paused as of Friday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. until regular office hours resume on Aug. 5. EarlyON All EarlyON programs are closed. Employment and Social Services Employment and social services will be closed. The Homeless Response Line at 519-354-6628 for homeless emergencies within Chatham-Kent is available 24/7. Entegrus Entegrus will be closed. The emergency call number is 519-352-6300. Fleet Services Fleet services will be closed. Housing Services Housing services will be closed. The Homeless Response Line is available at 519-354-6628 for homeless emergencies in Chatham-Kent. The Homeless Response Line runs 24/7. Leaf and Yard Depots All leaf and yard depots will be open. Library services All Chatham-Kent Public Library branches will be closed. Pools Pools will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. All other programming is unavailable. Provincial Offences Court The provincial offences court will be closed. Fines can still be paid online at Public Utilities Commission The PUC McGeorge building and the Records Department will be closed Friday, Aug. 1 and Monday, Aug. 4 Ride CK All Ride CK transit services will not operate. Riverview Gardens Reception and administrative offices will be closed. Nursing staff can be reached 24/7 at 519-352-4823. Service Ontario Both the Chatham and Dresden locations will be closed. Tourism CK Tourism will be closed. Visitor information can be found at Transfer Stations All transfer stations will be closed. Waste and Recycling Waste collection will be delayed one day. Chatham-Kent Health Alliance The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance said some healthcare services offered in Chatham and Wallaceburg will be altered. Some outpatient diagnostic tests will take place. If you have an appointment set, you are advised to go. The departments will be staffed to meet the needs of inpatients and emergencies. Ambulatory care services, pre-surgical screening services, diabetes education centre, the TIA and CAD clinics, pulmonary function lab, outpatient lab services, health records, and patient appointment offices will be closed. The Chatham-Kent Mental Health and Addictions Program Outpatient Department will be closed. The Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Clinic will also be closed. For immediate crisis, call 1-866-299-7447 or go to your closest emergency room. Elston Pharmacy at the Chatham site will be closed. The Oncology/Chemotherapy Department will be closed. The Business Office and Cashier's Office will be closed. Two bill changers are available in the building for coins. Hemodialysis care will be open.
CTV News
18 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Special air quality statement in effect
The sunrise is seen through wildfire smoke over Peche Island on June12, 2025. (Source: Mark Hewer) A special air quality statement is in effect for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Environment Canada says smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Smoke from forest fires over the Prairies will continue to affect southern Ontario today, and air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour. The weather authority said the air quality is expected to improve from northeast to southwest today. Residents may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance. Here's a look at the rest of the forecast Thursday: A few showers ending this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Local smoke. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 24. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high. Thursday Night: Clear. Local smoke this evening. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light after midnight. Low 12. Friday: Sunny. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h in the morning. High 24. Humidex 25. UV index 9 or very high. Saturday: Sunny. High 26. Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 28. Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 28. Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 28.
CTV News
19 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Downtown Mission reacts to dramatic rise in Windsor-Essex homelessness
The Downtown Mission is reacting to the city's recent Point-in-Time count of homelessness in the community. New numbers show 672 people are currently experiencing homelessness in Windsor-Essex — a dramatic jump from the 251 counted in 2021. 'It's not a pleasant message to share with our supporters and community partners. Volumes for services and programs are at an all-time high. Shelter beds, meal programs, Food Bank, Phoenix Program (Addiction Recovery Program), as well as our Windsor Youth Centre programs are at capacity. We are doing our best to meet the demands we're seeing across the organization, but some days we are barely treading water,' said Executive Director, Rukshini-Ponniah Goulin. The mission said it is struggling to access adequate resources to manage and make progress on reducing the number of people living on our streets. On any given day, the mission said it provides an average of 400 meals, welcomes approximately 150 individuals into its day programs, feeds approximately 80 people a day through its Food Bank and shelters about 120 people overnight. The Windsor Youth Centre, which the mission said is a critical drop-in program for youth aged 16 to 24, has seen a significant surge, now serving an average of 1,100 youth each month.
