As Labour Day approaches, residents of Chatham-Kent can expect several municipal offices and services to be closed on Monday, September 4.
If you're hoping to knock errands off your to-do list, here's a list of what's open and closed in the region on Monday.
Chatham:
Transit services: Ride CK Transit services will not be operational on Monday, September 4. Residents are advised to plan their travel accordingly.
Service Ontario locations: Service Ontario's Chatham and Dresden locations will be closed on September 4.
Entegrus and Public Utilities Commission: Entegrus and the Public Utilities Commission will be closed—emergency call number (519-352-6300) for urgent matters.
Fleet Services office: The office of Fleet Services (PABC) will be closed.
Employment and Social Services: Employment and Social Services will not be operational on Monday, September 4. However, the Homeless Response Line (519-354-6628) will remain accessible for homeless emergencies within Chatham-Kent throughout the day.
Housing Services: Housing Services will be closed.EarlyON Programs: All EarlyON programs will remain closed on September 4.
Libraries: All branches of the Chatham-Kent Public Library will be closed.
CK Public Health: CK Public Health facilities will be closed on September 4. After-hours essential Public Health services can be accessed by calling 1-866-446-8207.
Provincial Offences Court: The Court will not operate on Monday. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 5, at 8:30 a.m. Fines can be paid online during the office closure at www.paytickets.ca.
Pools and arenas: All municipal pools and arenas will remain closed.
Waste and recycling services: Waste collection services will experience a one-day delay during the week of September 4. Refer to the 2023 Recycling and Waste Collection Guide for further information.
Transfer stations and leaf/yard depots: All Transfer Stations and Leaf/Yard Depots will be closed on Monday, September 4.
Riverview Gardens: Reception and administrative offices at Riverview Gardens will be closed, but regular services, activities, and visiting hours will continue as scheduled. Nursing staff will be available 24/7 at 519-352-4823.
Arts and Culture facilities: Several cultural and arts venues, including Chatham Capitol Theatre, Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre, Chatham-Kent Museum, Ridge House Museum, Thames Art Gallery, and ARTspace, will remain closed on Monday, September 4. However, the Milner House will be open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chatham-Kent Tourism: CK Tourism will be closed. For visitor information at any time, individuals can visit www.visitck.ca.
Canada Post: No collection or delivery of mail on Sept. 4.
Grocery stores:
Most grocery stores will operate on holiday hours.
Select LCBO and Beer Store locations will be open as well.
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Services:
Elston Pharmacy, located at the Chatham Site, will be closed.
The Oncology/Chemotherapy Department will be closed.
The Business Office and Cashier's Office will be closed.
Hemodialysis Care will be open on Monday.
