City of Windsor administrative offices and the 311 Customer Contact Centre will be closed Wednesday in observance of Remembrance Day. According to the city, residents can still access 311 self-service options online and through the Windsor 311 mobile app. Municipal emergencies outside regular business hours, including fallen trees, significant road damage and sewer backups, can be reported by calling 519-255-6326. The city also says residential garbage, yard waste, organics and recycling collection will continue on its regular schedule, with no holiday-related delays. The Public Drop-Off Depot and Household Chemical Waste Depot on Central Avenue will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., although the administration office at the site will be closed. Several recreation facilities will remain open, including community and customer care centres, arenas and indoor pools at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, the Gino and Liz Marcus Community Complex and the WFCU Centre. Adventure Bay Family Water Park will be closed as part of its regular fall operating schedule. Transit Windsor buses will operate on their regular weekday schedule, and the customer service office at 300 Chatham St. W. will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Homelessness and Housing Help Hub at 400 Wyandotte St. E. will continue operating 24 hours a day. Meanwhile, Windsor Public Library branches will be closed for the holiday, while the Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House will be open regular hours with free admission. Municipal ticket payment offices will also be closed, although payments can still be made online through the city’s e-services portal. The city is encouraging residents to review its Remembrance Day program, which includes both in-person and virtual observances. Chatham-Kent Municipal offices and most services in Chatham-Kent will also be closed Wednesday in observance of Remembrance Day. Most administrative offices will be closed for the day, including Employment and Social Services, Housing Services, Fleet Services, CK Public Health, the Provincial Offences Court, CK Tourism and the Public Utilities Commission. Chatham-Kent Public Library branches and administrative offices will also be closed, while virtual services will remain available online. Arts and culture facilities, including the Chatham Capitol Theatre, Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre, Chatham-Kent Museum, Thames Art Gallery and ARTspace, will be closed Wednesday. Ridge House Museum and Milner House remain closed for the season. All arenas will operate regular hours, while the Gable Rees Rotary Pool in Blenheim and the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool will remain open. Waste and recycling collection will continue as scheduled throughout the week, with no changes to curbside pickup. Leaf and yard depots, as well as waste transfer stations, will also be open regular hours. Ride CK transit services will continue operating Wednesday. CK Public Health said essential after-hours services will remain available by phone. The agency noted that well water sample acceptance will be paused starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday and will resume when offices reopen Thursday. Entegrus, ServiceOntario locations in Chatham and Dresden, and municipal ticket and court offices will also be closed for the holiday.
