A Remembrance Day poppy on a Veteran's beret.  © Can Stock Photo / EdCoreyA Remembrance Day poppy on a Veteran's beret. © Can Stock Photo / EdCorey
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Closures in Chatham-Kent around Remembrance Day

Some services across Chatham-Kent will not be available this weekend and Monday in honour of Remembrance Day.

Municipal offices and most services will be closed Monday, November 13 in recognition of Remembrance Day.

Emergency Services: Police, fire and ambulance are operational 24 hours a day, every day, and are accessible by dialling “911” for emergency calls only.

However, the Fire Administration office will be closed on Monday, November 13, and reopen on Tuesday, November 14 at 8:30 a.m.

Arts and Culture: All theatres, museums and art galleries will be closed on Monday.

That includes CKTickets/Box Office, Chatham Capitol Theatre, Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre, Chatham-Kent Museum, Milner Heritage House, Ridge House Museum, Thames Art Gallery, and ARTspace.

Service Ontario: The offices in both Chatham and Dresden will be closed Monday.

Entegrus and Public Utilities Commission: Entegrus and the Public Utilities Commission will be closed. However, you can call 519-352-6300, in case of an emergency.

Employment and Social Services: Employment and Social Services will be closed Monday, November 13. The Homeless Response Line at 519-354-6628 for homeless emergencies within Chatham-Kent is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Housing Services: Housing Services will be closed on Monday.

EarlyON: All EarlyON programs will also be closed on Monday, November 13.

Libraries: All branches of the Chatham-Kent Public Library will be closed on Saturday, November 11. All branches that are normally open on a Monday will be open on Monday, November 13. Administrative offices will be closed Monday, November 13.

CK Public Health: CK Public Health will be closed on Monday, November 13. Essential after-hours Public Health services are available by calling 1-866-446-8207.

Pools: The Gable Rees Rotary Pool in Blenheim and the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool will be open regular hours on Monday, November 13.

Residents can visit www.chatham-kent.ca/recreation for more information or to book your swim time.

Arenas: All arenas will be open on Monday, November 13.

Waste and Recycling: Collection services will not be affected the week of November 13. Refer to the 2023 Recycling and Waste Collection Guide for further details.

Transfer Stations: All Transfer Stations will be open regular hours.

Leaf and Yard Depots: All Leaf and Yard Depots will be open regular hours.

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