Village of Point Edward COVID-19 Update
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Village of Point Edward
COVID-19 Update:
Mayor’s Message, April 3, 2020
The Village of Point Edward’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve based on
orders issued by the provincial and federal government and the latest information from Lambton
Public Health. Please monitor the Village’s website and Facebook Page for updated information
as things are changing quickly. Your safety and security remains our top priority.
The Ontario government has extended its state of emergency and all related orders to remain in
effect until April 13. The penalties for disobeying an emergency order can be severe, including
steep fines and imprisonment. Law enforcement officers are authorized to enforce all emergency
orders, including the restrictions on social gatherings, the closure of outdoor recreational
amenities, and the closure of non-essential businesses. In Point Edward, enforcement will be
handled by the O.P.P.
To report an offence related to COVID-19, please call the O.P.P.’s toll-free line: 1-888-310-1122.
All communal or shared, public or private, outdoor recreational amenities in Ontario are closed.
This closure includes playgrounds, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, off-leash dog parks,
beaches, skateboard and BMX parks, picnic areas, outdoor community gardens, park shelters,
outdoor exercise equipment, condo parks and gardens, and other outdoor recreational amenities.
Green spaces in parks, trails, ravines and conservation areas that aren’t otherwise closed remain
open for walk-through access at this time, but individuals must maintain the safe physical
distance of at least two metres apart from others.
Ensure that you are practicing social/physical distancing if you choose to use Village walkways.
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ORD emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies, Point Edward has
issued a new emergency order prohibiting all recreational fires, open fires or cooking fires
within the boundaries of the Village of Point Edward until further notice.
Lambton County Social Services is asking that those in need of income support assistance to
cover the costs of food, shelter, and basic needs follow these guidelines to apply:
• Those requiring income supports that are not currently on assistance are asked to apply
Online at www.ontario.ca/socialassistance or contact the Ontario Works intake line at
519-332-4906.
• Those already on assistance should connect with their Caseworker by phone at 519-344-2062
for assistance.
For more information or for referrals to all other social services please contact Lambton County
Social Services by calling 519-344-2057 or by emailing socialservices@county-lambton.on.ca.
Leaf/Grass collection will be taking place as scheduled on Monday, April 6. Please place
items in paper bags rather than bins marked with an ‘X’ at this time. As noted in your first
quarter newsletter, brush collection is now a separate event and not scheduled to begin until
Tuesday, April 14.
Point Edward’s waste collection contractor has requested that garbage be placed in plastic bags
instead of bins at this time. Please ensure all bags are securely tied.
The municipal parking lots located at Waterfront Park, Livingston Street and Monk Street are
closed to support social/physical distancing and encourage people to stay home. The Federal
Bridge Corporation has also closed their parking lot south of the Bridge.
If you feel sick, please consider the severity of your symptoms. Self isolate if you have
mild symptoms such as a fever or cough. Efforts are being made to save hospital beds for the
most critical patients and local testing currently prioritizes those at highest risk. If your symptoms
become more severe and you need to seek medical attention, call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-
797-0000, or your health care provider for assessment. You can also call Lambton Public Health
at 519-383-8331.
For extremely severe symptoms call 911 or visit the emergency department.
Resources for Grocery/Food Deliveries
211 Ontario can help you find the supports you need for getting groceries delivered or running
errands while you are at home sick or self-isolating. It’s as easy as dialing 211. This three digit
phone number also will help you find access to mental health support, financial assistance and
more call 211 – day or night for referrals to community and social services across Ontario.
More information is available at www.211oncovid19.ca.
Sarnia Produce is offering Lambton County deliveries through On the Dot delivery service. To
confirm delivery days & rates, or to place an order, call Sarnia Produce at 519-336-5561 or email
sarniaproduce@cogeco.net. Curbside pick up is also available; call ahead to place your order.
Piquette Frozen Meals is making deliveries on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1–3 p.m. Visit
https://www.piquettefrozenmeals.com/order-now, email piquettefrozenmeals@gmail.com or call
519-466-3672.
JB Global Market will deliver fresh produce and international food items. Let them know if you’re
a senior, as they have offered to waive the delivery fee for seniors. Call 519-328-9613 or visit
www.jbglobalmarket.com to place an order.
The Country Butcher/Lambton Meats offers delivery. Call 519-383-1515.
Pure Local Organics offers deliveries of fresh produce and other health products Wednesday–
Saturday. View products at https://www.purelocalorganics.ca or call (519) 337-8080.
Resources for Grocery/Food Deliveries
Sarnia Blessings provides a meal service for seniors and vulnerable people. They advertise
wholesome homemade meals prepared with the utmost of care for proper hygiene. Please call
(519) 402-9093 to place an order or fill in the meal request form.
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1. Grocery pickups: clients can go Online and order groceries at Walmart and the Superstore.
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We can then have a volunteer pick those groceries up and deliver them to a client’s home.
There is no charge for this service, but we request at least 1 days notice so we can ensure we
have a volunteer available.
2. Nutritional Networking: this is a program where a volunteer will go to a client’s house, pick
up their cash and grocery list and go to one grocery store and do the shopping for them. A
volunteer will then bring the groceries to the client’s front doorstep. This program costs $6.50
and the client will receive an invoice at the end of the month. Volunteers are needed to assist
with this service.
Call 519-332-6380 for more information.
K106.3 FM has created a Take-Out Guide of local restaurants still offering great dining options
using drive thru, take out, and skip the dishes.
Conduct meetings Keeping kids away Avoiding visits to
virtually from group settings long-term care homes
and other care settings
Keep a distance of 2 metres from others when
going for walks or shopping for groceries.
Get the latest COVID-19 updates at:
LambtonPublicHealth.ca
On behalf of the Council and Staff of the Village of Point Edward, I would like to express my heartfelt
appreciation to all the extraordinary members of our community who are making sacrifices and pulling
together to get us through this difficult time. Whether you’re on the front line of this fight, or you’re
doing your part to prevent the spread and help out your neighbours, we thank you! I would also like
to express my gratitude to the Village Staff, who has been working hard to respond to all the required
changes, while maintaining essential services within our community.
– Mayor Bev HandYou can also read
